New York Jets impending free-agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick’s value is being determined, according to general manager Mike Maccagnan.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
49ers | Quinton Dial signs three-year deal
San Francisco 49ers DT Quinton Dial signed a three-year extension through the 2019 season Wednesday, Feb. 24. Dial had career highs with 73 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 2015.
Jets | Geno Smith remains backup
New York Jets QB Geno Smith remains the team’s backup quarterback right now, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Lions | No deadline for Megatron decision
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson had no deadline placed by the team on his decision to retire this offseason. General manager Bob Quinn confirmed he has spoken with Johnson but wouldn’t go into details. Johnson could have to restructure or sign a new contract if he returns in 2016.
Lions | Detroit still high on Matthew Stafford
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford still has the belief of the team, and they’re still high on him, according to general manager Bob Quinn.
Redskins | Matt Jones had surgery
Washington Redskins RB Matt Jones (groin) had a minor groin surgery this offseason, but head coach Jay Gruden said Jones will be ready for organized team activities. Gruden also said Jones is capable of being a No. 1 back.
Steelers | Le’Veon Bell questionable for opener?
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Le’Veon Bell (knee) had doubt cast on his status for Week 1 by general manager Kevin Colbert Wednesday, Feb. 24. ‘We can’t even say he’ll be ready for the regular season because we won’t know that until he goes through the whole process,’ Colbert said. ‘His health and his ability to return at 100% is the most important.’
NFL | Jared Goff has small hands
California QB Jared Goff has the smallest hands of the top quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft.
Bears | Shea McClellin, Zach Miller to test market
Chicago Bears impending free-agent LB Shea McClellin and TE Zach Miller are expected to test the free-agent market this offseason, but general manager Ryan Pace indicated they could both be re-signed at the right price.
Giants | Coach expects Victor Cruz back
Updating an earlier report, New York Giants WR Victor Cruz is ‘absolutely’ expected to be on the team in 2016, according to head coach Ben McAdoo.