Oakland Raiders DE Jihad Ward (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, May 13, and said he will not need another surgery on his knee.
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Jaguars | Blake Bortles happy with new center
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles said it was a good move to have OG Brandon Linder take over the starting center spot, and Bortles said Linder has been doing well with the transition.
Titans | Derrick Henry impressing teammates
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry is going to be a ‘monster’ for the offense, TE Delanie Walker said, and C Ben Jones said he ‘can’t wait’ to see what Henry does behind Tennessee’s improved offensive line.
Colts | Sio Moore in the mix for starting spot
Indianapolis Colts LB Sio Moore was mentioned by head coach Chuck Pagano as a candidate to fill the open outside linebacker spot next to LB D’Qwell Jackson.
Bears | Coach thinks Jeremy Langford can improve
Chicago Bears RB Jeremy Langford could improve his work in the passing game, but the team likes where he is at this point, according to offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. ‘We like where Jeremy’s at,’ Loggains said. ‘He needs to continue to develop. There are things he can do a better job of in the passing game.’
Footballguys View: Langford is a good all-purpose back, but we agree that he can improve his game. The Bears will be moving on from Matt Forte (Jets) this year, and Langford should have the first crack to be the lead back.
Bears | Jordan Howard will have role in 2016
Chicago Bears RB Jordan Howard will be used as a change-of-pace back in 2016 since he has a different style of running than RB Kendall Langford, according to offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. ‘He’s a change-of-pace back. Their skill sets are different. We’ll use the skill set the way it needs to be. We won’t ask them to both do the same thing, but we’ll find out what Howard does well and we’ll play to that,’ Loggains said.
Bears | Jordan Howard will have role in 2016
Chicago Bears RB Jordan Howard will be used as a change-of-pace back in 2016 since he has a different style of running than RB Kendall Langford, according to offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains. ‘He’s a change-of-pace back. Their skill sets are different. We’ll use the skill set the way it needs to be. We won’t ask them to both do the same thing, but we’ll find out what Howard does well and we’ll play to that,’ Loggains said.
Dolphins | Miami to sign Jason Jones
Free-agent DE Jason Jones (Lions) will sign with the Miami Dolphins, according to a source.
Browns | Corey Coleman not in shape
Cleveland Browns WR Corey Coleman must get into better shape for his rookie season, according to head coach Hue Jackson ‘He’s got to get in shape,’ Jackson said. ‘He’s explosive and he can catch the ball. He’s extremely talented and gifted. (But) he’s one of the guys that has to get in shape. He saw himself, ‘whoa, this is different.’ And it is. But we’ll get him to where he needs to be.’
Titans | Jack Conklin sees time at LT, RT
Tennessee Titans OT Jack Conklin has lined up at left tackle and right tackle since joining the Titans, according to head coach Mike Mularkey.