UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) may eventually require microfracture surgery on his knee, which has an osteochondral defect, where bone and cartilage are beginning to separate. If or when the bone and cartilage fully separate, microfracture surgery will enter the possibilities. ‘Is he a four-year player or a 10-year player? But technology is better now. So we really don’t know,’ a top talent evaluator said.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Raiders | JaMarcus Russell wants another shot
Free-agent QB JaMarcus Russell (Raiders), who has been out of the league since 2009, reportedly sent letters to NFL teams last season seeking another chance. ‘I am willing to lead the scout team for free for one year just to get experience in your system,’ Russell wrote in a letter to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, according to Sports Illustrated.
Bengals | A.J. Hawk cut
Updating an earlier report, Cincinnati Bengals LB A.J. Hawk was released Tuesday, April 26, and will receive a $1.4 million salary cap credit.
Jaguars | John Kling interests Jaguars
Buffalo OT John Kling has drawn interest from the Jacksonville Jaguars, who could take him in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Bengals | A.J. Hawk to be released
Cincinnati Bengals LB A.J. Hawk will be released as soon as Tuesday, April 26.
NFL | Johnny Manziel to turn himself in
Updating an ongoing story, free-agent QB Johnny Manziel (Browns) is likely to surrender to authorities Tuesday, April 26, or Wednesday, April 27, after an arrest warrant is issued, according to his attorney. Manziel was indicted by a grand jury on a misdemeanor assault charge.
Footballguys View: Manziel will now face the justice system for this domestic violence incident. No matter the outcome, expect the NFL to hand down their own discipline on the young quarterback.
Seahawks | Nick Hayden visits Seattle
Free-agent DT Nick Hayden (Cowboys) visited the Seattle Seahawks recently.
Panthers | Star Lotulelei has option picked up
Carolina Panthers DT Star Lotulelei had his fifth-year option exercised Tuesday, April 26.
Saints | NOLA in on Paxton Lynch?
Memphis QB Paxton Lynch could be an option for the New Orleans Saints in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Saints had talks to move up to No. 1 overall for a quarterback previously. They could be a team to watch to move up into the first half of the first round to grab Lynch.
NFL | T.J. Green rising up draft boards
Clemson S T.J. Green is a rising prospect that could go late in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Some teams have him highly rated as a cornerback as well.