Free-agent C Jonotthan Harrison (Colts) was signed by the New York Jets Tuesday, March 28.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
Browns | Cleveland won’t trade first pick
Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett is the consensus No. 1 prospect in this year’s NFL draft, and the Cleveland Browns don’t want to give up the possibility of drafting him. Head coach Hue Jackson affirmed that the Browns will not be trading away their No. 1 overall pick. Jackson did say, however, that Cleveland would be open to trading the No. 12 overall pick.
Eagles | Chris Long to the Eagles
Free-agent DE Chris Long (Patriots) agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday, March 28. It’s believed to be worth around the $2.4 million he made last year.
Ravens | Terrance West the No. 1 back
Baltimore Ravens RB Terrance West is the lead running back, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
NFL | Jay Cutler to sit out?
Free-agent QB Jay Cutler (Bears) has given NFL owners a strong belief that he’s not going to play in 2017, according to sources.
Cowboys | Jason Witten signs extension
Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten signed a four-year extension through 2021 Tuesday, March 28.
Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger expected to play
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger is expected to play in 2017, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Tomlin said he hasn’t asked him directly, but he expects him to play.
Footballguys View: Of course Roethlisberger is going to play…but how long he keeps playing is a real question. The Steelers don’t have an heir apparent behind him, so they should try to add a QB at some point in the 2017 NFL draft.
Ravens | Alex Lewis could switch positions
Baltimore Ravens OG Alex Lewis is an option at center and right tackle, but head coach John Harbaugh said he wants to keep him at left guard.
Packers | Christine Michael terms
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers RB Christine Michael’s one-year deal is worth $800,000. The deal includes a $775,000 base salary and a $25,000 signing bonus.
Packers | Ricky Jean-Francois terms
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers DT Ricky Jean-Francois’ one-year deal is worth $2 million with $250,000 guaranteed. He received a $250,000 signing bonus, a $1.25 million base salary, a $400,000 roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus.