Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars DT Abry Jones’ four-year, $16 million includes $6.5 million in guaranteed money. He will receive a $2.5 million base salary in 2017, along with a $1 million roster bonus due March 13, and will receive a $3 million base salary in 2018.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Jaguars | Chad Henne financial details
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars QB Chad Henne’s one-year contract is worth $3.5 million. The deal contains a $500,000 signing bonus, a $750,000 roster bonus which will be due Sept. 7, and $2.5 million available through incentives.
Panthers | Victor Cruz could fit in Carolina
Free-agent WR Victor Cruz (Giants) could be pursued by the Carolina Panthers, according to beat writer David Newton. General manager Dave Gettleman has a connection with Cruz from his time with the New York Giants, and Cruz would fill Carolina’s need for a slot receiver.
NFL | Chad Hansen a top WR prospect
California WR Chad Hansen doesn’t have many ‘holes in his game’ and could be a top-5 receiver in the 2017 NFL Draft, according to Dane Brugler of CBS Sports.
NFL | Kareem Hunt gaining supporters
Toledo RB Kareem Hunt forced more missed tackles than any player in the country this season, and he fumbled just once on 856 touches in his four-year collegiate career.
49ers | San Francisco wants big plays
San Francisco 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner said the plan is to use the running game to set up big plays down the field. ‘It’s tough to run the ball,’ Turner said. ‘We might only get a yard on that play. But by doing that, being consistent and continually trying to run the ball, you exploit them through the air with the play-action game.’
49ers | San Francisco wants big plays
San Francisco 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner said the plan is to use the running game to set up big plays down the field. ‘It’s tough to run the ball,’ Turner said. ‘We might only get a yard on that play. But by doing that, being consistent and continually trying to run the ball, you exploit them through the air with the play-action game.’
49ers | Kyle Shanahan eyes long-term QB answer
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he doesn’t want a ‘short-term fix’ at the quarterback position and is looking for someone the franchise can commit to.
Patriots | Brian Daboll leaving New England
New England Patriots tight ends coach Brian Daboll is leaving the team to become the offensive coordinator at the University of Alabama, according to sources.
Buccaneers | Vincent Jackson likely done in Tampa
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent WR Vincent Jackson isn’t likely to be back with the team in 2017 and could be finished in the NFL, according to beat writer Scott Reynolds.