Alabama RB Derrick Henry weighed in at 247 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine, which is the heaviest of any running back.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Buccaneers | Charles Sims can be three-down back
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Charles Sims can be a three-down back if needed, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.
Colts | Andre Johnson considering retirement
Indianapolis Colts WR Andre Johnson is contemplating retirement. The Colts plan to cut Johnson this offseason.
Footballguys View: Johnson looked like a player with one foot in the grave last year after getting paid to the tune of ten million dollars guaranteed over a three-year deal. There were murmurs that he had lost a step, and the reveal in Week 1 indicated he had lost more than that. We should pay close attention to anyone who has that kind of buzz about them this offseason, as Johnson shows that next year they could be out of the league.
NFL | Jermon Bushrod has surgery
Free-agent OT Jermon Bushrod (shoulder) had surgery last week to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder and will be out four months.
Giants | Victor Cruz likely to stay
New York Giants WR Victor Cruz said there’s an 80% chance that he remains with the Giants in 2016.
Jaguars | Jacksonville covets Malik Jackson
The Jacksonville Jaguars cover Denver Broncos impending free-agent DE Malik Jackson, and he is expected to command anywhere from $11 million to $14 million per year on the open market. The Jaguars have an NFL-most $79.8 million in available cap space.
Dolphins | Trio of LBs likely to return in Miami
Miami Dolphins LBs Neville Hewitt, Jelani Jenkins and Zach Vigil are three linebackers likely to return to the team in 2016.
Dolphins | Koa Misi at risk of losing job
Miami Dolphins LB Koa Misi is under contract for 2016, but beat writer Barry Jackson considers Misi at risk of being cut or at least replaced.
Dolphins | Vernon Hargreaves to Miami at No. 8?
University of Florida CB Vernon Hargreaves III might be a great selection with the No. 8 selection in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, according to Mike Mayock of NFL Network. ‘He’s that good. The most natural corner in the draft is Hargreaves. Great feet, change of direction, can play press, can play off,’ Mayock said.
Cardinals | Chris Johnson wants to return
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent RB Chris Johnson said Tuesday, Feb. 23, that he has spoken with head coach Bruce Arians and running backs coach Stump Mitchell about returning to the team in 2016. ‘They want me back and I want to be back, but you know how the business side is,’ Johnson said in a satellite radio interview.