Los Angeles Rams TE Jared Cook could be a cap cut this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s Nick Wagoner.
Monthly Archives: February 2016
Steelers | Shaun Suisham will battle for starter
Pittsburgh Steelers PK Shaun Suisham won’t be cut anytime soon, according to general manager Kevin Colbert. Colbert said there will be a kicker competition this offseason.
Giants | Steve Spagnuolo remains coordinator
Updating a previous report, New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will retain his position for the 2016 season, as expected.
Giants | Mike Sullivan to be offensive coordinator
Updating a previous report, New York Giants assistant coach Mike Sullivan will take over at offensive coordinator next season, as expected. Sullivan previously served as quarterbacks coach.
Redskins | Gap in talks with Kirk Cousins, Redskins
Updating a previous report, Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins and the Redskins are in ongoing contract talks, but there is a bridge to gap in the negotiations.
Redskins | Kirk Cousins not a lock for tag
Updating previous reports, it’s not a foregone conclusion that the Washington Redskins would place the franchise tag on impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins if a long-term deal can’t be reached by March 1. The Redskins want to keep Cousins, but only at the right price. Placing the tag on him would cost them roughly $20 million for one year.
Lions | Joique Bell could be cut
Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell is in the second year of a three-year, $9.3 million deal and is slated to earn $2.5 million in base salary in 2016 and count $3.5 million against the salary cap. Detroit would save $2.5 million by releasing him, and it’s a real possibility given the fact that Bell is about to turn 30 years old and has struggled to stay healthy.
Lions | Theo Riddick could have bigger role
Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick, who led all running backs in catches last year after starting fourth on Detroit’s depth chart, could be in line for a much bigger role in 2016. Riddick played most of the year behind RBs Joique Bell and Ameer Abdullah, too. Former NFL RB Marshall Faulk indicated Bell likely played more because he was being paid more. Riddick will likely be headed toward a bigger role next year regardless of what happens with Bell’s contract.
Lions | Rashean Mathis retiring
Detroit Lions CB Rashean Mathis announced his retirement Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Redskins | Kirk Cousins’ talks end
Washington Redskins impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins and the Redskins have broken off contract talks at this time, according to a team source. No further talks are scheduled.