Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft
2 years, 8 months ago

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS LAST SEASON: A season that started with high expectations coming off an NFC East title ultimately became more of a rebuilding year than coach Ron Rivera expected when he took the job in early 2020. In the aftermath of his surprise playoff performance against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round the previous season, Taylor Heinicke assumed the starting role and had some ups and downs amid a roster ravaged by injuries and COVID-19 absences. Washington won four in a row coming off its bye week to get to 6-6 and into the playoff race before a four-game skid ended those hopes FREE AGENCY/TRADES: Traded for QB Carson Wentz. Losing Collins is a blow to Rivera and Jack Del Rio’s defense that often played three safeties with McCain and Kam Curl also on the field.

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Washington Commanders’ new regime continues purging remnants from Ron Rivera’s time in charge
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Commanders’ new regime continues purging remnants from Ron Rivera’s time in charge

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Minutes before leaving the team facility prior to the Washington Commanders’ first practice after cutdown day, general manager Adam Peters made one more trade. Peters and new coach Dan Quinn downplayed so thoroughly cleaning house, a process that included cutting five of the seven members of the Rivera’s final draft class last year, but the roster turnover …

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

New York Times  

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris will leave the decisions about the initial 53-player roster to general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. “I’m focused on our long-term goals, which is I want to be elite and playing deep into the playoffs or competing for Super Bowls season in and season out,” Harris said before Washington’s 20-10 win …

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Beat writers’ favorite 2024 NFL Draft picks: Keon Coleman, Laiatu Latu and 30 more players

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is over, and now all 257 picks begin the process of settling in with their new teams and preparing for rookie camp next month. — Jeff Zrebiec | More Ravens takeaways The Bills’ top pick joins a depth chart in desperate need of someone with his talent level, one that Josh Allen told general manager Brandon …

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft

Associated Press  

Dan Quinn was pumped to know Jayden Daniels will soon be throwing passes for the Washington Commanders and “fired up” about the rest of the talent coming from the NFL draft. The Commanders didn’t show their hand about Daniels being their guy over North Carolina’s Drake Maye, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., though Peters called it nearly …

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top 100 prospects already scooped up but Saturday still stocked with NFL difference-makers

Associated Press  

The top 100 prospects are off the board but plenty of playmakers remain for teams to pick through Saturday in the NFL draft ‘s final four rounds. The Washington Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that had seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get …

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense becomes focus of NFL draft in Round 2 after Bills and Chargers get receivers early

Associated Press  

Defense became the focus of the NFL draft on Friday night after a record-setting 23 offensive players were selected in the first round. The Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that saw seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get their guy. After Florida State …

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs

New York Times  

Nine selections, nine different positions. The picks Round Pick Name Position School 1 2 Jayden Daniels QB LSU 2 36 Johnny Newton DT Illinois 2 50 Mike Sainristil CB Michigan 2 53 Ben Sinnott TE Kansas State 3 67 Brandon Coleman OT TCU 3 100 Luke McCaffrey WR Rice 5 139 Jordan Magee LB Temple 5 161 Dominique Hampton S …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2024: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 with eight picks over the three-day draft. NFL Draft 2024 tracker: Live blog, picks and analysis Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? Tashan Reed’s analysis Raiders draft Brock Bowers: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel Grade: B+ GO DEEPER NFL Draft …

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks

Associated Press  

The 2024 NFL draft Catch up on the action from night one. Washington Commanders - Jayden Daniels, QB, 6-3, 210, LSU Jayden Daniels Jayden Daniels Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Scouting report: Accurate deep passer and explosive runner with a slender frame. New England Patriots - Drake Maye, QB, 6-4, 223, North …

Tennessee Titans draft JC Latham: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tennessee Titans draft JC Latham: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

New York Times  

The Tennessee Titans bolstered their offensive line in Round 1 on Thursday night by drafting Alabama offensive tackle JC Latham with the seventh pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Draft pick grades: Nick Baumgardner, Scott Dochterman rate the selections Full draft order: Team picks for all 257 selections “The Athletic Football Show”: Watch live reaction to the draft A right …

Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft
8 months ago

Even if Chargers trade No. 5 pick, Justin Herbert is sure to receive help in deep draft

LA Times  

Would the Chargers pass on picking a receiving star such as Louisiana State’s Malik Nabers if he’s available on the fifth pick of the NFL draft? In free agency, the Chargers beefed up their backfield and signed one of the league’s top blocking tight ends as new coach Jim Harbaugh put into motion his promise to make the team more …

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right
8 months ago

Chargers ready to trade No. 5 pick in NFL draft if the price is right

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and coach Jim Harbaugh might be thinking trade during the first round of the NFL draft. “If we’re going to trade away from great players,” Hortiz said Thursday, “there’s got to be a reason in terms of value for us.” In transitioning to becoming a tougher, line-of-scrimmage-focused team under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers …

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks
8 months ago

7-round NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 257 picks

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL Draft Rounds 4-7. Las Vegas Raiders *: Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington According to The Athletic’s Vic Tafur, “the whispers are getting louder” that the Raiders might draft Penix at No. Los Angeles Chargers: Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan It will feel like an upset if the Chargers don’t draft either Jenkins, Junior Colson …

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vikings mock draft 2.0: Creatively filling holes at quarterback and defensive tackle

New York Times  

We published our first Minnesota Vikings mock draft two months ago. This mock draft leans into what might happen if Minnesota is unable to trade up, or if head coach Kevin O’Connell prefers a quarterback option who might be available at a later pick. Add him alongside a proven run stuffer in Harrison Phillips, and pair his penetration ability with …

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean
9 months, 1 week ago

2024 NFL Mock Draft: Rome Odunze cracks top 5, Packers move up for Cooper DeJean

New York Times  

Team needs could change in a hurry once NFL free agency opens this week. Before pen can meet paper on most of the official deals, though, let’s take one more look at how the 2024 NFL Draft’s first round could play out. GO DEEPER 15 of the most intriguing early-entry 2024 NFL Draft prospects Titans GM Ran Carthon mentioned at …

Commanders reportedly agree to deal with C Tyler Biadasz, adding a Pro Bowler to O-line
9 months, 1 week ago

Commanders reportedly agree to deal with C Tyler Biadasz, adding a Pro Bowler to O-line

New York Times  

The Washington Commanders addressed their shaky offensive line on the first day of the league’s legal tampering period by agreeing to terms with former Dallas Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz, according to reports. GO DEEPER Commanders free-agency tracker: Austin Ekeler, Frankie Luvu agree to deals on Day 1 2024 impact: The Commanders are positioned to select a quarterback with the second …

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all in with a trade to No. 3
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Sam Farmer’s NFL mock draft 1.0: Falcons could go all in with a trade to No. 3

LA Times  

Many NFL teams are looking for quarterbacks, and there are plenty of enticing prospects out there this season. Minnesota: Edge Dallas Turner, Alabama — For the first time since 2014, when they took UCLA’s Anthony Barr, the Vikings use their top pick to bolster their pass rush. Jacksonville: DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois — The Jaguars got just 3½ sacks from …

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape
10 months ago

NFL beat writer mock draft 2024: Trades shake up top 10 picks and QB landscape

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL Draft is just over two months away, and the jockeying for quarterbacks is just beginning. The dynamic Daniels is worth the price because of what The Athletic’s Dane Brugler wrote in his most recent Big Board: “Daniels forces opponents to defend him like Lamar Jackson.” — Josh Kendall % of 3rd down pass attempts that resulted in …

Exploring Browns 2024 draft needs: Finding wide receiver help is a must
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Exploring Browns 2024 draft needs: Finding wide receiver help is a must

New York Times  

MOBILE, Ala. — Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry and assistant general manager/vice president of player personnel Glenn Cook head the team’s contingent watching NFL Draft prospects at this week’s Senior Bowl practices. The Browns don’t have a first-round pick for the third straight year as the 2024 draft completes the pick swaps involved in the 2022 Houston Texans-Browns deal …

Commanders clinch the No. 2 pick in the draft with their season-ending loss to the Cowboys
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders clinch the No. 2 pick in the draft with their season-ending loss to the Cowboys

Associated Press  

— After the Washington Commanders ended their disappointing season with a 38-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, there was plenty of head shaking and introspection about how things went wrong. A couple pieces, a couple good players, just start a run.” The Commanders lost their final eight games, a stretch that included coach Ron Rivera firing defensive coordinator …

Ranking the top 25 NFL Draft prospects in Michigan-Washington title showdown
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Ranking the top 25 NFL Draft prospects in Michigan-Washington title showdown

New York Times  

For evaluation purposes, a prospect’s body of work and traits matter more than one game. He tracks the deep ball like Ken Griffey Jr. patrolling center field, making him a perfect fit for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and the Huskies’ passing offense. The Pac-12 didn’t have a defense that ranked top 50 in pass defense, so Michigan — which has …

NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Drake Maye over Caleb Williams at No. 1? Top 50 prospects
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Draft 2024 Big Board: Drake Maye over Caleb Williams at No. 1? Top 50 prospects

New York Times  

With two months of new tape since my initial 2024 NFL Draft board dropped in August, there are plenty of fresh updates in this latest top 50 — including some shuffling in the top three. That’ll get him drafted top seven.” Photo: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images TE Jr. 5 Olu Fashanu OT Penn State Height: 6-6 Weight: 321 …

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft 2023: Execs unfiltered on all 32 classes — Eagles overrated? Did Jets crush it or rush it?

New York Times  

Did the Philadelphia Eagles really hit a home run by landing Jalen Carter? “They could have two top-five picks, their own and Houston’s.” Round Overall Player Position School 1 8 Bijan Robinson RB Texas 2 38 Matthew Bergeron OT/G Syracuse 3 75 Zach Harrison Edge Ohio State 4 113 Clark Phillips III CB Utah 7 224 DeMarcco Hellams S Alabama …

Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift
1 year, 7 months ago

Lions address wide variety of needs in draft, deal Swift

Associated Press  

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Up, down and all around — the Detroit Lions traded picks throughout the NFL draft and wound up adding players to every offensive and defensive unit. Gibbs, who averaged 6.1 yards per carry for the Crimson Tide last season, and free agent signee David Montgomery will form the team’s 1-2 backfield punch. The Iowa product will …

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports
1 year, 7 months ago

Las Vegas Raiders NFL Draft picks 2023: Grades, fits and scouting reports

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. Tashan Reed’s analysis: Raiders draft Tyree Wilson: Las Vegas gets the top edge rusher on its board Scott Dochterman’s grade: B-plus Round 2 No. Vic Tafur’s analysis: Raiders draft Michael Mayer: Big-target tight end will help replace Darren Waller Scott Dochterman’s grade: A Round 3 No. …

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Draft best available players for Detroit Lions: Brian Branch, Joey Porter Jr.

New York Times  

Follow Monday Night Football as the Detroit Lions face-off against the Las Vegas Raiders. NFL Draft 2023 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Draft grades: Scott Dochterman on Round 1 Big board best available: Who’s left from Dane Brugler’s Top 300? NFL Draft Round 1 winners and losers: Mike Jones’ analysis ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Lions provided plenty of …

AP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 7 months ago

AP NFL Mock Draft: Panthers take Alabama’s Bryce Young No. 1

Associated Press  

It took the Carolina Panthers until this week to decide which quarterback they’ll select with the No. Arizona Cardinals: WILL ANDERSON, EDGE, ALABAMA New coach Jonathan Gannon benefited from having a dominant defensive line last season as a defensive coordinator for the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. New England Patriots: BRODERICK JONES, OFFENSIVE TACKLE, GEORGIA The Patriots get an athletic left …

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?
1 year, 7 months ago

With Matthew Stafford only QB on roster, who might Rams target in draft?

LA Times  

Will the Rams consider picking someone such as Stanford quarterback Tanner McKee in the NFL draft? This year’s draft could be the first time in seven years — and the first time during the Sean McVay era — that the Rams select a prospect who plays the sport’s most important position. “For whatever reason, you don’t have them in tier …

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL Mock Draft 2023: Our beat writers pick 5 QBs in first round with Bryce Young No. 1

New York Times  

With the 2023 NFL Draft set to get underway Thursday, the timing was right to get our beat writers together one last time to see how they’d represent the team they cover with their first selection. New coach Shane Steichen’s track record with QBs — most recently Eagles dual-threat superstar Jalen Hurts — gives the team confidence that he can …

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Titans, new GM need O-linemen, pass catchers in NFL draft

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Everyone trying to figure out what the Tennessee Titans will do with the 11th overall pick in the draft points to one position: quarterback. They took left tackle Taylor Lewan in 2014 the last time they had the 11th overall pick, and he was a three-time Pro Bowler before being cut in February as the Titans started …

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2.0 after big trade for top pick
1 year, 8 months ago

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2.0 after big trade for top pick

LA Times  

Everybody knows Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson can throw the deep ball. Arizona: Edge Will Anderson Jr., Alabama — J.J. Watt and Zach Allen are gone, and Jonathan Gannon is looking to shore up the NFL’s second-worst scoring defense. Detroit: Edge Nolan Smith, Georgia — Having addressed their need at corner with their first pick, the Lions circle back and bolster …

NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate
1 year, 9 months ago

NFL 2023 Beat Writer Mock Draft: QBs go quickly, surprise trade, Aaron Rodgers stalemate

New York Times  

With a new team picking No. — Alec Lewis GO DEEPER Thoughts on the Vikings' draft plans after the first wave of free agency The Falcons proved with last year’s No. — Bo Wulf The Titans could look elsewhere here after signing Andre Dillard, who should get first crack at being the team’s new left tackle. The Jets can plug …

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks mock draft: Two Georgia pass rushers, LB help and a Heisman finalist QB

New York Times  

The Seahawks use the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis to answer questions they have about prospects based on earlier evaluations. GO DEEPER Seahawks mock draft 1.0: 2 trades, 3 first-round picks and a boatload of talent added On Feb. 21, Seattle re-signed right guard Phil Haynes to a one-year, $4 million deal and fullback/linebacker Nick Bellore to a two-year contract …

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0
1 year, 9 months ago

Sam Farmer’s crystal ball: NFL mock draft 2023 version 1.0

LA Times  

Quarterback mobility is a big deal in the NFL, and you can expect that a lot of teams are going to get mobile to land a quarterback. Detroit: Edge Tyree Wilson, Texas Tech — The Lions badly need help at cornerback but with two picks in the top 18 might wait and grab a quality pass rusher here. Philadelphia: CB …

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?
1 year, 10 months ago

Which 2023 NFL Draft prospects have been invited to the scouting combine?

New York Times  

The NFL has invited 319 draft prospects to this year’s scouting combine in Indianapolis, which will begin with player arrivals on Feb. 26. Here are the 2023 NFL Draft hopefuls headed to the event: Quarterbacks Player School Tyson Bagent Shepherd Stetson Bennett Georgia Malik Cunningham Louisville Max Duggan TCU Jake Haener Fresno State Jaren Hall BYU Hendon Hooker Tennessee Will …

Commanders’ QB Wentz to IR; will miss at least four games
2 years, 2 months ago

Commanders’ QB Wentz to IR; will miss at least four games

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Carson Wentz went on injured reserve Saturday, meaning the Washington Commanders will be without their starting quarterback for at least the next four games. Wentz, who had surgery to repair a broken finger, won’t get the chance to return to his first two NFL cities and face his former teams, the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts. Since his …

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Rising prospects at each position on offense
2 years, 2 months ago

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Rising prospects at each position on offense

New York Times  

With most teams at or near the midway point of their 2022 campaigns, it’s time to reflect. RB Jahmyr Gibbs, Alabama The former Georgia Tech standout answered the bell in a big way last week at Arkansas, rushing 18 times for 206 yards and two touchdowns to help calm the Tide after Bryce Young’s injury. October Showers Bring Zay Flowers …

Commanders post-draft notes: Did Washington reach too much? How did others view Jahan Dotson?
2 years, 7 months ago

Commanders post-draft notes: Did Washington reach too much? How did others view Jahan Dotson?

New York Times  

“Whatever you pay, that’s what you think the value is.” That’s not a quote from some 1990s economist during the Beanie Babies fad or some Elon Musk explanation about why the world’s richest man seeks to purchase Twitter. Dane Brugler’s class rankings: Commanders at 21 Sheil Kapadia’s draft grades: Commanders get C+ “People are making projections about where they expect …

Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell
2 years, 7 months ago

Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Sam Howell understands he isn’t expected to start his rookie year in the NFL after the Washington Commanders stopped his slide by taking him in the fifth round of the draft Saturday. “It’s something that we like to see.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I get to go …

Commanders draft Sam Howell: UNC QB provides upside behind Carson Wentz
2 years, 7 months ago

Commanders draft Sam Howell: UNC QB provides upside behind Carson Wentz

New York Times  

NFL Draft 2022 tracker: Live blog and pick-by-pick analysis Ron Rivera told The Athletic before the NFL Scouting Combine that he expected three quarterbacks on the roster, including a rookie. That view held firm even after trading for Carson Wentz, as the Washington Commanders selected North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell with the 144th pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday. …

Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft
2 years, 8 months ago

Wentz trade gives Commanders options with 11th pick in draft

Associated Press  

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders front office talked to quarterback prospects at the scouting combine and planned to spend more time looking into their options. In the shadow of pending contract negotiations with Terry McLaurin that could shape the organization’s future, another wide receiver is atop the list of major needs early in the draft. “He would be a …

Desperate for QB upgrade, Commanders bet big on Carson Wentz: How it happened, and is it worth the risk?
2 years, 9 months ago

Desperate for QB upgrade, Commanders bet big on Carson Wentz: How it happened, and is it worth the risk?

New York Times  

When it came to pursuing veteran quarterback this offseason, “Riverboat Ron” Rivera could not have been more transparent. “This year we are being very proactive, looking, searching, doing things we are trying to truly cover every base,” Rivera said at last week’s NFL Scouting Combine. “Whatever you pay, that’s what you think the value is,” Rivera said last week at …

Titans’ top draft pick rehabbing, working to learn playbook
3 years, 7 months ago

Titans’ top draft pick rehabbing, working to learn playbook

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Top draft pick Caleb Farley is busy learning the Tennessee defensive playbook, then he heads off to rehabilitation as he recovers from surgery while his rookie teammates hit the practice field. “I’m dying to get back on the football field,” Farley said Saturday. “And yeah, so that’s why I’m just waking up every day and putting everything …

Raiders 2021 NFL Draft picks: Grades, order and full scouting reports
3 years, 7 months ago

Raiders 2021 NFL Draft picks: Grades, order and full scouting reports

New York Times  

The Las Vegas Raiders entered the 2021 NFL Draft on April 29 with eight selections and obvious needs for starters at right tackle and free safety. 17: Alex Leatherwood, OT, Alabama Vic Tafur’s analysis: We thought Leatherwood was a good second-round option if the Raiders decided to wait on addressing their glaring right tackle need. Sheil Kapadia’s grade: C LIVE …

Washington again goes into draft in market for QB of future
3 years, 8 months ago

Washington again goes into draft in market for QB of future

Associated Press  

Martin Mayhew isn’t tipping his hand about Washington’s desire to draft a quarterback this year. As far as the draft is concerned, we’re going to react to what happens in front of us.” If Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence to Jacksonville and BYU’s Zach Wilson to the New York Jets happen as expected with the top two picks, and ex-Washington offensive coordinator …

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available
3 years, 8 months ago

NFL draft: Breaking down top defensive players available

Associated Press  

Top defensive players available in the NFL draft, scheduled for April 29 to May 1. Gone by: top 20. x-Jayson Oweh, 6-5, 257, Penn State Breakdown: Size-speed combination is elite. xy-Gregory Rousseau, 6-7, 266, Miami Breakdown: Long and quick, but the former high school receiver is still filling out his frame and learning to play with power. Gone by: Most …

Anticipating free-agent exodus, Rams’ draft plan to secure secondary is at forefront
3 years, 8 months ago

Anticipating free-agent exodus, Rams’ draft plan to secure secondary is at forefront

LA Times  

The Rams’ Darious Williams, shown intercepting a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles’ J.J. Arcega-Whiteside last season, should start opposite Jalen Ramsey, but will be a free agent after the season. Safety John Johnson, the defensive signal-caller, and slot cornerback Troy Hill, who scored three touchdowns, signed free-agent contracts with the Cleveland Browns. New defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who succeeds Brandon …

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades
3 years, 9 months ago

2021 NFL mock draft: QBs go 1-2-3 as Panthers, 49ers, Patriots go big on trades

New York Times  

Buckle up, because it’s about to get wild in the NFL. 114 overall 2022 first-round pick 2022 fourth-round pick Carolina Panthers — Zach Wilson, QB, BYU Our Panthers beat writer, Joseph Person, predicted last week that Deshaun Watson would be the Panthers’ Week 1 starter. 4 overall 2022 third-round pick Atlanta Falcons — Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State It always …

Titans’ top draft pick on reserve list to deal with issues
4 years ago

Titans’ top draft pick on reserve list to deal with issues

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans placed first-round pick Isaiah Wilson on the Reserve/Non-Football Illness list Wednesday days after suspending the offensive lineman for a game. “Currently, he is dealing with some personal issues, which will take some time for him to work through,” general manager Jon Robinson said in a statement Wednesday. “We will continue to help him and …

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