Tennessee Titans OT Jack Conklin signed his rookie four-year contract Monday, May 23. Terms were not disclosed. All first-round deals have fifth-year options.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Titans | Jack Conklin signs rookie deal
Tennessee Titans OT Jack Conklin signed his rookie four-year contract Monday, May 23. Terms were not disclosed. All first-round deals have fifth-year options.
Packers | Clay Matthews returning to OLB
Updating a previous report, Green Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews will return to outside linebacker in 2016.
Jets | Unsigned Darron Lee to practice
New York Jets LB Darron Lee has yet to sign his rookie contract, but he is expected to take part in practices. The first-round pick is slotted to sign a four-year deal for $10.2 million, including a $5.6 million signing bonus. All first-round picks have fifth-year options in their deals.
Patriots | Tom Brady to file appeal
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady’s legal team will officially file its appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Monday, May 23, which is the deadline to do so. ‘The facts here are so drastic and so apparent that the court should rehear it,’ attorney Ted Olson said.
Jaguars | Chris Ivory successful on first down
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Chris Ivory’s 736 yards gained on first-down carries last year were the third most in the NFL, and beat writer Ryan O’Halloran believes Ivory will handle more carries on first and second down than RB T.J. Yeldon, and Yeldon will serve as the primary third-down back.
Browns | Corey Coleman Cleveland’s top target?
Cleveland Browns WR Corey Coleman should see the ball early and often, according to beat writer Mary Kay Cabot, and she believes he will take over as the No. 1 receiver immediately.
Saints | Cameron Jordan awaiting clearance
New Orleans Saints DE Cameron Jordan (back) recently got back into shape following arthroscopic back surgery, but he is still awaiting full clearance to take part in organized team activities.
Texans | Will Fuller will be tested early
Houston Texans WR Will Fuller and WR Braxton Miller will work against veteran cornerbacks when OTAs begin.
Bills | Tyrod Taylor wants to open up offense
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor expects more out of the offense because he has a year of experience under his belt, and he wants to open up the passing game.