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Joe Thuney A Trade Candidate During Draft
New England Patriots left guard Joe Thuney, who signed his franchise tender for $14.78 million, is a candidate to be traded during next week's draft with the team tight against the salary cap. Head coach Bill Belichick would seriously consider dealing Thuney if the team is offered a second- or high third-rounder in exchange for […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoPatriots Will Take A Quarterback In The Draft
With the New England Patriots only having quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer on the roster, the question is not "if" the Patriots select a quarterback in this year's draft, but "when." There could be a scenario where either Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa or Oregon's Justin Herbert slide far enough into the first round that the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBroncos Could Be Eyeing Jerry Jeudy
The Denver Broncos are expected to trade up from pick No. 15 in the first round of next week's draft, and sources are saying that they could go up to No. 8 or No. 10 to select Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy. The top three wideouts in this stacked class include Jeudy, teammate Henry Ruggs […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJerry Hughes On Track In Recovery From Surgeries
Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (groin, wrist), who has never missed a game with the Bills since joining the team in 2013, is on track in his recovery from multiple offseason surgeries. “Everything seems to be on track, going along well with my rehab. I’m still able to go to the facility four times […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Interested In Trading Back?
Sources say that New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is open to dropping a few spots in the first round of next week's draft. Douglas comes from two trade-happy teams (Ravens and Eagles) and could bring the same philosophy to the Jets in his first draft as GM. If New York were to trade […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoEverything On The Table With Jamal Adams
New York Jets safety Jamal Adams remains unhappy heading into the final season of his rookie deal without a long-term contract, and everything remains on the table. A trade seems unlikely with the draft approaching next week, but it can't be ruled out after the team shopped him at the deadline in 2019. From all […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJaguars Having Trade Talks About Leonard Fournette
The Jacksonville Jaguars have had trade talks with other teams involving running back Leonard Fournette, according to league sources. Fournette is due $4.16 million in base salary in 2020, and it's a situation that should be watched closely as next week's draft approaches. The 25-year-old played in 15 games in 2019 and had a career-high […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBrian Hill Signs Tender Offer
Atlanta Falcons restricted free-agent running back Brian Hill signed his original-round tender on Saturday. Hill will make $2.144 million in 2020, but he's pushed further down the depth chart with Todd Gurley now in town. The former fifth-round pick in 2017 had 78 rushing attempts for 323 yards (4.1 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLaviska Shenault Will Be 100 Percent Healthy By Next Week
Dr. William Meyers, the doctor who performed core muscle surgery on Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault, sent a letter to all 32 teams saying that Shenault will be 100 percent recovered by April 25. It should help his draft stock as a fringe first-round talent, but many scouts and front-office executives still think that Shenault […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Considering Freeing Up Money To Add Logan Ryan
The New York Jets are considering freeing up money in order to make a run at free-agent cornerback Logan Ryan, the former Patriot and Titan defensive back. Ryan won two Super Bowl rings in New England and is coming off the best season in his career in 2019 in which he had 18 passes defensed (third […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMekhi Becton Had Drug Test Flagged At Combine
Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton was one of multiple players that had his drug test flagged at the NFL combine in February, according to sources. NFL teams were already made aware of this, and Becton didn't have any failed tests in college. Under the new collective bargaining rules, he'll go into Stage 1 for no […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoSome Teams View Isaiah Simmons As A Safety
Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons worked out with the linebackers at the NFL combine in February and was expected to be viewed as a WILL linebacker at the next level, but a number of teams think Simmons' future is at safety. Another team said they think he is one of the best edge rushers in this […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoKareem Hunt Officially Back With Browns
Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is signing his second-round tender offer on Friday, making it official that he'll be back with the team in 2020. No other team bothered to sign Hunt to an offer sheet, so he'll return to Cleveland and continue to work alongside Nick Chubb in the backfield, primarily […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBears Releasing Trey Burton
The Chicago Bears are releasing tight end Trey Burton on Friday, according to a source. Burton was a big free-agent bust for Chicago in his two seasons. He had 54 catches for 569 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 2018, but he played in just eight games (five starts) in 2019 due to injury […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoColts Won't Force A Quarterback In The Draft
Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard doesn't appear to be pressured to select a quarterback in this year's draft as insurance for veteran Philip Rivers. "You can’t force that. You can’t force the QB position. Esp in the draft. It’s gotta be the right guy, the right fit. I don’t know when that’s gonna happen. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoVikings, Anthony Harris Making Progress On Long-Term Deal
The Minnesota Vikings and safety Anthony Harris are expected to resume talks on his status and a potential long-term deal, according to a source. The two sides had talks toward the end of March, and sources say a deal is in the "realm of what's necessary to finalize." With the draft approaching, the Vikings could […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoGiants Considering Trading Fourth Overall Pick
New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said the team is "still discussing" the No. 4 overall pick in next week's draft, and he will very seriously consider trading back in the first round for the right offer. If the Giants stay put at No. 4, they're expected to address the offensive line and improve […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoA.J. Terrell Could Be A Top-16 Pick
Several teams in the top 16 picks have their eyes on Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell as next week's draft approaches. The Athletic's Dane Brugler says that Terrell will be selected higher than most people think in the first round. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder had 34 tackles (24 solo), half a sack, two interceptions and three passes […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJets Have Done Homework On Top Offensive Tackles
The New York Jets had dinner last month with Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas and put him through a private workout the next morning, according to a source. The Jets also had dinner and a workout with Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, hosted Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton and video chatted with Iowa's Tristan Wirfs. […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJaguars Interested In Signing Andy Dalton
The Jacksonville Jaguars are interested in signing Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton if he is released and if the price is right. The Jaguars hired former Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden in January, but Dalton would likely enter the 2020 season as the backup to Gardner Minshew if he landed in Jacksonville. All options are […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJordan Love Has Immense Upside
Utah State quarterback Jordan Love may have the most physical upside of any of the QB prospects in this year's draft, according to one of 17 NFL executives and scouts. Love has all the physical traits to succeed at the next level and potentially be a star, but he's a polarizing prospect because he displayed […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTeams Have Serious Concern Over Tua Tagovailoa's Durability
A total of 18 NFL executives in personnel were asked how concerned they were regarding Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's injury history, and their responses indicated plenty of worry about the short-term and long-term future of the left-handed thrower. A handful of red flags jump out when discussing Tagovailoa because of multiple injuries during his college […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoJamal Adams Not Expected To Participate In Virtual Program
New York Jets All-Pro safety Jamal Adams is not expected to participate in the NFL's voluntary offseason program that opens next week, according to league sources. The Jets haven't shown any interest in signing Adams to a long-term extension so far this offseason. The former sixth overall pick in the 2017 draft is entering the […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoLions Having Talks About Trading Down
Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said that he's had talks with teams about trading the No. 3 pick in next week's draft, and those talks will continue into next week. The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow first overall, and the Washington Redskins will most likely select Ohio State defensive […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatthew Stafford Medically Cleared
Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) would be able to fully participate if offseason programs were to start next week. Stafford checks in with Quinn weekly and is working out and is a full go. The 32-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career in 2019 […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoBuccaneers, Lions Showing Interest In Zack Moss
Utah running back Zack Moss had teleconference meetings with the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins this past week, and he had previously met with the Bucs and Lions at the NFL combine in February. Moss ran an official 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the combine but was electronically timed at his workout on […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoRaiders Re-Sign Daniel Carlson, Nathan Peterman
The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed kicker Daniel Carlson, quarterback Nathan Peterman, offensive tackle David Sharpe and defensive backs D.J. Killings and Dallin Leavitt on Thursday. Carlson made 19 of his 26 field-goal attempts (73.1 percent) in 16 games last year for the Raiders. The 25-year-old will have to prove he belongs in training camp. He […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoMatt Breida Signs Free-Agent Tender
San Francisco 49ers restricted free-agent running back Matt Breida signed his tender worth around $3.3 million on Thursday. Breida compiled 123 carries for 623 yards and one touchdown in 13 games last year while adding 20 catches for 120 yards and another TD. With Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert also involved, Breida's role diminished down […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoVon Miller Recovering From COVID-19
Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller has a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to his agent. The Super Bowl 50 MVP is resting at his home and is in good spirits. Miller will speak publicly on Friday. It's unclear what or if any symptoms Miller is experiencing, but we'd expect him to touch on all that […]
Keith Hernandez 5 years agoTexans Not Worried About Brandin Cooks' Health
Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he feels "really good" about wide receiver Brandin Cooks' (head) health after a physical with a doctor in Los Angeles. Cooks head recurring concussion issues that caused him to miss two games with the Rams in 2019. "Yes, he's had concussions, but he's only missed two games since […]
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