New York Jets LB Darron Lee is expected to start at inside linebacker alongside LB David Harris when he’s ready.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Bills | Shaq Lawson to start immediately
Buffalo Bills LB Shaq Lawson is expected to start immediately at outside linebacker in head coach Rex Ryan’s 3-4 defensive scheme, according to general manager Doug Whaley.
Footballguys View: The Bills need defensive help, so sure, we expect him to jump right in. More of an impact will be whether Rob Ryan can coach a defense better than he did in New Orleans.
Rams | Jared Goff starting opener the goal
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff starting the season opener is the goal for the team, according to head coach Jeff Fisher.
Ravens | Jimmy Smith out four to six weeks
Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith (foot) will have screws removed from his surgically repaired right foot this week and will be out four to six weeks. He could miss spring workouts.
NFL | Myles Jack has insurance policy
UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) has an insurance policy that activates if he’s not selected by pick No. 45. He’ll receive $60,000 per pick after that worth up to $5 million.
NFL | Myles Jack bigger risk than Jaylon Smith?
UCLA LB Myles Jack’s (knee) is more troubling in some ways than Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith’s (knee) injury, according to an NFL medical source. Smith’s knee is expected to heal in time, but Jack’s is expected to deteriorate.
Bills | Shaq Lawson denies needing surgery
Updating previous reports, Buffalo Bills DE Shaq Lawson (shoulder) said he doesn’t need shoulder surgery, while at least six teams said they believe he will at some point.
Ravens | BAL tried trading up for Jalen Ramsey
Jacksonville Jaguars CB Jalen Ramsey was a target of the Baltimore Ravens, who tried to trade up to No. 4 via the Dallas Cowboys, but the Cowboys rejected the proposal. The Ravens were offering pick No. 6 overall and a fourth-round pick.
Saints | Vernon Hargreaves had Saints’ interest
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Vernon Hargreaves III had significant interest from the New Orleans Saints, who picked at No. 12, one slot before he was selected.
NFL | Myles Jack falls out of first round
UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) was not selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft Thursday, April 28.