Chicago Bears OG Kyle Long’s fifth-year option was exercised Friday, April 15, and he’s under team control through 2017.
Monthly Archives: April 2016
NFL | Kendall Fuller receives positive recheck
Virginia Tech CB Kendall Fuller (knee) received positive news at his medical recheck, and the belief is he’ll be ready for training camp. He could even be ready for minicamps.
Footballguys View: Fuller reminds many in the scouting community of his brother Kyle Fuller (Bears). The fourth Fuller brother to play at Virginia Tech and take his game to the NFL, Kendall Fuller has the quick twitch ability to change direction and get on top of routes with ease. This recheck is good news for his draft stock as he’s likely to be a second-round pick.
Bengals | Taylor Mays signs with Bengals
Free-agent FS Taylor Mays (Raiders) signed an undisclosed deal with the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, April 15.
Footballguys View: Mays is back with the Bengals to give them a hard-hitting player in their secondary. He will begin the year out of action due to a four-game suspension to start the 2016 season. The suspension is for violating the NFL’s policy on substances of abuse.
49ers | Muhammad Wilkerson the San Fran treat?
New York Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson would love to play for the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources.
49ers | Muhammad Wilkerson the San Fran treat?
New York Jets DE Muhammad Wilkerson would love to play for the San Francisco 49ers, according to sources.
NFL | Jaylon Smith likely out for 2016
Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith (knee) is likely to sit out of the 2016 season, but many teams believe he’ll return to form in 2017. Smith was a lock to be a top-five pick in the 2016 NFL Draft before his gruesome knee injury.
NFL | Johnny Manziel accused of property damage
Free-agent QB Johnny Manziel (Browns) is accused of hosting parties at a Los Angeles home earlier this month that caused extensive property damage, according to a letter from an attorney representing the owner of the property. ESPN obtained the letter Friday from attorney Niki Ghazian, who wrote that ‘evidence suggests’ that Manziel and his friends ‘were consuming drugs and alcohol.’ Her client is seeking $31,580, including $19,580 in damage and replacement fees.
Dolphins | Ezekiel Elliott to visit Miami
Ohio State RB Ezekiel Elliott said he will have his pre-draft visit with the Miami Dolphins Monday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 19.
NFL | No concerns for Myles Jack
UCLA LB Myles Jack (knee) had no concerns during his medical recheck Thursday, April 14.
Cowboys | Jared Goff to work out for Dallas
California QB Jared Goff will have a private workout for the Dallas Cowboys this weekend.