Prospects who weren’t invited to the NFL Scouting Combine will get a chance to make their mark in the minds of scouts at pro days. Those who either worked out poorly or didn’t work out at all, meanwhile, will get a shot at redemption. Gil Brandt underlines the importance of the college pro days by listing nine players who significantly boosted their careers at their pro day workouts.
Pro days give prospects a shot at redemption
Monthly Archives: February 2013
Terrell Suggs: 31 teams hate the New England Patriots
Terrell Suggs has spent the early part of the offseason airing some grievances. On Thursday, the Baltimore Ravens linebacker set his sights on a new target: the New England Patriots.
Terrell Suggs: 31 teams hate the New England Patriots
Lions | Met with Matthew Stafford’s agent
The Detroit Lions met with the agent for QB Matthew Stafford at the NFL Scouting Combine to discuss the possibility of a new contract. The Lions could create around $10 million in salary cap space if they signed Stafford to a new deal.
Lions | Met with Matthew Stafford’s agent
Lions | Got around $5.5 million in cap space with restructurings
The Detroit Lions created around $5.5 million in salary cap space by restructuring the contracts of WR Nate Burleson and C Dominic Raiola.
Lions | Got around $5.5 million in cap space with restructurings
Steelers | Antonio Brown restructures contract
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown has agreed to restructure his contract, which will create $3.08 million in salary cap space for the team. His 2013 base salary has gone from $4.5 million to $650,000.
Steelers | Antonio Brown restructures contract
Eagles | Trent Cole to stay
The Philadelphia Eagles will keep DE Trent Cole even though he does not have any experience in a 3-4 defensive alignment.
Eagles | Trent Cole to stay
Giants | William Beatty contract details
Updating a previous report, New York Giants OL William Beatty agreed to a five year contract extension that will pay him $38.75 million, with $19 million guaranteed and a $12.5 million signing bonus up front.
Giants | William Beatty contract details
Eagles | Interested in Brice McCain
The Philadelphia Eagles have some interest in Houston Texans impending free-agent CB Brice McCain and could look to sign him if they believe CB Brandon Boykin has the skill set to be an outside cornerback.
Eagles | Interested in Brice McCain
Eagles | Looking for Nnamdi Asomugha to take big pay cut
Ben Dogra, agent for Philadelphia Eagles CB Nnamdi Asomugha, said the team is asking Asomugha to take a significant pay cut in order to remain with the team. It is believed the team has already decided that Asomugha will not stay with the team.
Eagles | Looking for Nnamdi Asomugha to take big pay cut
Eagles | Have not checked in on Darrelle Revis
The Philadelphia Eagles have not contacted the New York Jets about the availability of CB Darrelle Revis but could call the Jets at some point.
Eagles | Have not checked in on Darrelle Revis