Michigan TE Jake Butt (knee) met with the New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans before Michigan’s pro day Friday, March 24.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
NFL | Jabrill Peppers meets with three teams
Michigan S Jabrill Peppers met with the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints Thursday, March 23, and met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, March 24. He said he is scheduled to meet with at least 23 teams before the 2017 NFL draft.
NFL | Jake Butt ahead of schedule
Michigan TE Jake Butt (knee) said he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and believes he could be ready to play by mid-July.
Panthers | Michael Oher still in protocol
Carolina Panthers OT Michael Oher (concussion) is making some good progress but is still in the concussion protocol, according to general manager Dave Gettleman.
Panthers | Garrett Gilbert joins Carolina
Free-agent QB Garrett Gilbert (Raiders) signed a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers Friday, March 24. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Cowboys | Dallas adds Byron Bell
Free-agent OT Byron Bell (Titans) agreed to terms with the Dallas Cowboys Friday, March 24, according to sources. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Texans | Houston only option for Tony Romo?
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo believes the Houston Texans and retirement are his options next season if he is released by the Cowboys, according to sources. The Denver Broncos are not pursing Romo, but they are not ruling out the possibility of signing him.
NFL | Taco Charlton receiving interest
Michigan DE Taco Charlton said he met with the New Orleans Saints, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans Thursday, March 23. He also has visits set up with the Saints, Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins.
NFL | Davis Webb told he’s a ‘first-round talent’
California QB Davis Webb told Bay Area News Group’s Cam Inman that ‘double-digit’ teams have told him he’s a ‘first-round talent’.
49ers | Jacquies Smith visiting San Francisco
Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free-agent DE Jacquies Smith is visiting the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Smith, who was tendered at the original round level earlier this month after entering the league as an undrafted free agent, would not fetch the Buccaneers any draft pick compensation should he sign an offer sheet with the 49ers and Tampa Bay choose not to match.