Miami Dolphins DT Jordan Phillips is expected to start at defensive tackle in 2017 after the team released DT Earl Mitchell.
Footballguys View: A second-round pick in 2015, Phillips started 11 games last year as Mitchell dealt with injuries. Phillips should start next to Ndamukong Suh and help stuff the run.
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent OG Patrick Omameh could receive interest from the Miami Dolphins this offseason since head coach Adam Gase coached Omameh when they were both with the Chicago Bears.
Updating a previous report, San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said the team will use a 4-3 defensive alignment next season.
Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent OG Jonathan Cooper is a player the Cowboys will try to re-sign this offseason, but he may look to sign with a team that will give him a chance to start.
Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent OT Matt Kalil could be a target for the Carolina Panthers if he hits the free-agent market
New Orleans Saints FS Kenny Vaccaro could receive a contract extension in the near future since he will be entering the final year of his current contract.
Jacksonville Jaguars restricted free-agent OT Josh Wells re-signed with the Jaguars Friday, Feb. 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Miami Dolphins DT Jordan Phillips is likely to take over as one of the starting defensive tackles after the team released DT Earl Mitchell. Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph, when he was still Miami’s defensive coordinator, called Phillips ‘obviously a big man with talent’ and ‘a player that, if you can take his explosive or flash plays, you can make a tape and it’s special.’
Philadelphia Eagles TE Trey Burton is likely to remain with the club entering the 2017 season. He is a restricted free agent that Philadelphia values for both his growing presence in the offense and ongoing role as one of the team’s best special-teams players. Additionally, he’s ‘developed a close bond’ with QB Carson Wentz. The Eagles have the option to keep him by giving him a tender, which Burton is ‘likely’ to play on and be a restricted free agent next offseason.
Philadelphia Eagles TE Brent Celek is likely to remain with the team going into the 2017 season. The Eagles like his contributions on the field and around the facility, plus his durability. He’ll count $5 million against the cap, but Philadelphia would only save $1 million by releasing him.