Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is a better running back than former Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith was when he played, according to Smith.
Footballguys View: Well, that is high praise but let’s slow our roll here. He needs to get on the field before he heads to Canton. We love him behind this line, but it’s a tall order to compare him to Emmitt Smith, even if Smith is doing the comparison.
Cleveland Browns director of football operations Sashi Brown, Tennessee Titans general manager Jon Robinson and Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones have the first three picks in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft and are receiving interest from teams looking to acquire the picks.
Footballguys View: There are tons of defensive players worth a look and so a lot of teams want to move up, especially with guys like Myles Jack still on the board.
Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins OT Laremy Tunsil (illness) will participate in a press conference Friday, April 29. Tunsil’s original press conference was cancelled because he had an allergic reaction to something.
Miami Dolphins DT Robert Thomas was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers Friday, April 29.
Michigan State QB Connor Cook could be an option for the Buffalo Bills if he is available when they pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft, in the opinion of CBSSports.com’s Jason La Canfora.
Chicago Bears LB Leonard Floyd said he wants to add more mass to his body and improve his strength to go along with his speed. General manager Ryan Pace said Floyd will work with the team’s strength and sports science coaches when he reports for the offseason workouts.
Oakland Raiders SS Karl Joseph (knee) expects to be ready for the start of training camp. Joseph is expected to be paired with FS Reggie Nelson at safety.
Tennessee Titans OT Jack Conklin likely will be the starting right tackle in 2016.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Andre Davis, LB Darius Eubanks, OG Antoine Everett, FS Gerod Holliman, DT Derrick Lott, S Kimario McFadden, LB Jermauria Rasco and CB C.J. Roberts were waived Friday, April 29.
New York Jets LB Darron Lee will receive playing time in the nickel defense in 2016, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Lee will be the backup to LB Erin Henderson at inside linebacker in the base defense.