Tennessee Titans CB Jason McCourty is due $7 million next season and ‘will have to fight to retain his starting spot if he is not released as a cap cut’, according to TitanInsider.com’s Terry McCormick.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Eagles | Taylor Hart moving to offensive line
Philadelphia Eagles DL Taylor Hart will make the full-time switch from defensive lineman to offensive tackle this offseason.
Dolphins | Koa Misi likely done in Miami
Miami Dolphins LB Koa Misi missed 13 games in 2016 with a serious neck injury, and he hasn’t played a full 16-game season since 2010, making him too injury prone to be counted on as a starter, according to ESPN.com’s James Walker. The Dolphins are expected to overhaul their linebacking corps and cutting Misi would save the team $4.2 million.
Dolphins | Mario Williams a likely salary-cap cut
Miami Dolphins DE Mario Williams is ‘almost certain’ to be released this offseason, a move that would save the team $8.5 million.
Packers | T.J. Lang prepping for minor surgeries
Green Bay Packers OG T.J. Lang (foot, hip) will undergo foot and hip arthroscopic surgeries on Friday, Jan. 27.
Panthers | Kawann Short could receive franchise tag
Carolina Panthers DT Kawann Short is a ‘definite possibility’ to receive the franchise tag this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s David Newton.
Ravens | Kamalei Correa now viewed as ILB
Baltimore Ravens LB Kamalei Correa was drafted last spring to be a 3-4 edge rusher, but the organization quickly moved him inside. He ended up playing only 49 snaps as a rookie in part because the coaches wanted him to show more physicality and a better feel for the defense, but he is now the early favorite to start opposite C.J. Mosley following Zach Orr’s surprising retirement.
Packers | Sam Shields still experiencing headaches
Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields (concussion) still wants to play football, but told the Wisconsin State Journal recently he is still having occasional headaches. He suffered his second in a nine-month span in Week 1 and has four documented concussions during his seven-year NFL career.
Colts | George Paton on Colts’ list
Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager George Paton is being sought after for an interview by the Indianapolis Colts for their general manager position, according to sources.
Jets | Frankie Hammond heads to Jets
Free-agent WR Frankie Hammond Jr. (Chiefs) signed a future contract with the New York Jets Monday, Jan. 23.