New York Giants impending free-agent WR Rueben Randle has about a 15% chance of re-signing with the club, in the opinion of The Star-Ledger’s Jordan Raanan. Randle had 71 catches for 938 yards and three touchdowns in 2015. Of the 22 receivers targeted 125 times last season, Randle had the fewest yards and only one receiver had fewer touchdowns.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Jets | Bilal Powell wanted back with Jets
New York Jets impending free-agent RB Bilal Powell has a fan in head coach Todd Bowles, and the team wants to re-sign him.
Seahawks | Russell Okung not worried about shoulder
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent OT Russell Okung (shoulder) said the surgery he had on is dislocated left shoulder was precautionary, and he doesn’t think the injury will impact his free agency because left tackle is such a premier position.
NFL | Connor Cook’s shoulder at 100%
Michigan State QB Connor Cook (shoulder) said his right shoulder is fully healed. ‘It’s been gradually getting better and better each week,’ Cook said. ‘I took it easy the first week or so just because that was my first throwing without the brace.’
Lions | Joique Bell turned down pay cut
Free-agent RB Joique Bell (Lions) declined a pay cut that would have allowed him to remain with the Detroit Lions in 2016. ‘The Lions made me an offer,’ Bell said Saturday, Feb. 20. ‘I thought I did what was best for my career. I ended up declining the offer.’
NFL | Joseph Randle in trouble again
Free-agent RB Joseph Randle (Cowboys) was arrested in Kansas Sunday, Feb. 21, on charges of aggravated battery, possession of hallucinogens and criminal damage to property. It was his fifth arrest in the last 17 months.
Patriots | Dion Lewis recovering well
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis’ (knee) recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament has impressed well-known surgeon Dr. James Andrews, who performed the surgery on Lewis late last year. When Lewis visited Andrews in January, things were exactly where they should be, if not better. Lewis will gradually work his way back this offseason, but the Patriots anticipate him being ready for the start of the 2016 season.
Steelers | Increased role for Jesse James?
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jesse James could have a bigger role next season in light of TE Heath Miller’s retirement. James is ready for the challenge. ‘I feel really comfortable with everything. I know the team has confidence in me to get the job done,’ James said. ‘It is my time to step up and handle business and make sure they are comfortable with me to be able to fill in and take over.’
Jets | New York has talked with Chris Ivory
New York Jets impending free-agent RB Chris Ivory and his representatives have spoken with the Jets this offseason, but Ivory is still expected to test the free-agent market. The Jets do want Ivory to return, but they probably won’t be able to pay him as much as other prospective teams. Furthermore, the Jets are expected to draft a running back since three of their unrestricted free agents this year are Ivory and RBs Bilal Powell and Stevan Ridley.
Jets | Jace Amaro will be healthy
New York Jets TE Jace Amaro (shoulder) is doing well in his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery and should be fully healthy for the 2016 season.