Philadelphia Eagles WR Josh Huff was listed as one of the disappointments in organized team activities by PhillyVoice.com due to an exorbitant amount of drops.
Footballguys View: Nobody should be surprised by this. Huff was a Chip Kelly favorite (and he played at Oregon, shocking right?) but he’s no lock to make the final roster with the Eagles this year. He’ll have to cut down on the drops in training camp and the preseason if he wants to make the team.
Arizona Cardinals FS Tyrann Mathieu’s contract talks have been put on hold, but that doesn’t mean a deal won’t be reached before training camp, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. If a deal is reached, it’s expected to be worth around $11 million per season, which would make him the highest-paid safety and put him among the highest-paid defensive backs.
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry has impressed the team with his hands as a receiver, which head coach Mike Mularkey said makes Henry even more dangerous.
Denver Broncos restricted free-agent LB Brandon M. Marshall is in advanced contract negotiations with the team before his deadline Wednesday, June 15. He has a second-round, $2.553 tender attached to him. If he doesn’t sign by Wednesday, Marshall’s deal could be reduced to a 10% raise from the $585,000 salary he made last season, although the Broncos would probably re-up him for the $2.553 million.
Denver Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders received a contract proposal last week from the team, and his agent recently sent back a counter offer.
New England Patriots WR Nate Washington still has the speed to stretch the field, and he could fill New England’s need for an outside deep threat.
New England Patriots WR Nate Washington still has the speed to stretch the field, and he could fill New England’s need for an outside deep threat.
Cleveland Browns QB Robert Griffin III is still mastering the quarterback position, according to head coach Hue Jackson. ‘I’m not gonna say he’s raw, but he is still developing,’ Jackson said. ‘And most young quarterbacks are still developing.’
Miami Dolphins QB Ryan Tannehill is stepping up as a leader and pushing the team more this season, C Mike Pouncey said.
Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor said he feels more in command of the offense this year and has earned the trust of his teammates with the preparation he puts in.