Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce caught five passes for 91 yards and two touchdowns in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31.
Monthly Archives: January 2016
Buccaneers | Tampa Bay has interest in Braxton Miller
Ohio State WR Braxton Miller said the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have shown interest in him and have remained in contact with him since Senior Bowl practices.
Eagles | Lane Johnson endorses Sam Bradford
Philadelphia Eagles OT Lane Johnson said he thinks the team would benefit from re-signing QB Sam Bradford. ‘I definitely want him to say,’ Johnson said. ‘If you look at the last part of the year, Sam was doing really well. Completing a lot of passes and getting comfortable. Him staying here, him being familiar with the players, I think that would really help us out.’
Lions | Calvin Johnson plans to retire
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson told head coach Jim Caldwell after the regular season that he plans to retire, according to sources. Caldwell has told Johnson to take his time with his decision, and the Lions are hoping that Johnson will change his mind this offseason.
Footballguys View: Johnson turned 30 in September, and reports say he told family that 2015 would be his last season. While he seems content with his decision right now, there’s always a chance that Johnson changes his mind. He’s due approximately $16 million in base salary (per Spotrac.com) in 2016, but he’s got a cap number of just over $24 million after bonuses. If Johnson ends up retiring, the Lions will obviously make adding talent at the position a priority.
Patriots | Malcolm Butler has knee injury
New England Patriots CB Malcolm Butler (knee) is not playing in the Pro Bowl because he suffered a knee injury during the AFC Championship game.
Footballguys View: Butler will not need to undergo surgery for the injury. We should see him ready to go for OTAs and minicamp later this year.
Bills | Ron Brooks may not return
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent CB Ron Brooks is not expected to re-sign with the Bills this offseason.
Redskins | Niles Paul should be ready for workouts
Washington Redskins TE Niles Paul (ankle) should be ready for the start of offseason workouts and will work as the team’s No. 2 tight end.
Footballguys View: Paul has flashed quality talent during his pro career, but he’s also struggled with nagging injuries. He should work behind Jordan Reed, and Paul makes for an interesting prospect to hold onto in deep dynasty leagues.
Patriots | Danny Amendola release not expected
New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola is not expected to be released this offseason despite a $6.8 million salary cap hit he would cause. Releasing Amendola would save the Patriots $3.5 million against the salary cap.
Dolphins | Job security for Ryan Tannehill
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill won’t have any competition at quarterback this offseason, according to executive vice president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum. Tannenbaum is convinced Miami can win with Tannehill and does not feel compelled to draft a quarterback to compete with him.
Redskins | Washington could add running back
Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris may not return next season, as previously reported, which could lead the Redskins to draft a running back or sign a free-agent running back, according to CSNWashington.com’s Rich Tandler. Tandler said depth is needed at the position and that RBs Chris Thompson and Silas Redd are both coming off injuries and aren’t workhorse backs.
Footballguys View: The math here is pretty simple…especially if Morris doesn’t return. Matt Jones may not be ready to take on a full workload in 2016. Chris Thompson is exciting to watch as a change-of-pace back, but he struggles to stay healthy and can’t carry a large workload. If Morris moves on in free agency, then Washington will look to a rich free agent and draft class for more help at the position.