The Green Bay Packers have acquired the 48th overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the 57th overall pick, 125th overall pick and 248th overall pick in the draft. The Packers picked OT Jason Spriggs with the selection.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Bills | Reggie Ragland to compete in the middle
Buffalo Bills LB Reggie Ragland will compete with LBs Preston Brown and Zach Brown for the starting middle linebacker spot in the Bills’ 3-4 defense. General manager Doug Whaley views Ragland as a leader, though, and will bring something to the defense the Bills need, according to Whaley.
Packers | Green Bay takes Jason Spriggs
The Green Bay Packers selected Indiana OT Jason Spriggs with the No. 48 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29. The Packers traded up with the Indianapolis Colts for this selection.
Saints | Michael Thomas taken by New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints selected Ohio State WR Michael Thomas with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29.
Dolphins | Daniel Thomas familiar with offense
Miami Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas already knows the offensive terminology and what to expect, according to head coach Adam Gase. Gase added that Thomas is a step ahead of everyone in meetings, too, as Thomas played under Gase when they were both with the Chicago Bears.
Footballguys View: The Dolphins say Jay Ajayi is the man there, but we wouldn’t be shocked if Thomas had a nice-sized role as well. Whether it will kill Ajayi’s fantasy value or not remains to be seen.
Lions | A’Shawn Robinson goes 46th overall
The Detroit Lions selected Alabama DT A’Shawn Robinson with the No. 46 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29.
Footballguys View: A big, powerful defensive tackle who can help fill out a position the Lions are a bit thin at.
Dolphins | Jay Ajayi viewed as starter
Miami Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi is viewed as the starter in the eyes of head coach Adam Gase. ‘He knows he’s the starter,’ Gase said. ‘He’s showing me a lot of great things. I like his skill set. He’s impressd me more both days [of practice].’
Bears | Chicago moves down in second round
The Chicago Bears traded the 41st overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for the 49th overall pick, a 2016 fourth-round pick and a 2017 fourth-round draft choice. The Bills picked LB Reggie Ragland with the selection.
Bills | Reggie Ragland heading to Buffalo
The Buffalo Bills selected Alabama LB Reggie Ragland with the No. 41 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29. The Bills traded up with the Chicago Bears for the selection.
Giants | G-Men go with WR 40th overall
The New York Giants selected Oklahoma WR Sterling Shepard with the No. 40 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft on Friday, April 29.