Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant is expecting to hear back from the NFL soon in regards to his reinstatement from a year-long suspension for multiple violations of the league’s substance abuse policy. Per the Beaver County Times’ Chris Bradford, a league source told the paper on Wednesday, March 29, that Bryant’s reinstatement is “imminent.” According to Bryant’s agents, the receiver has added 25 pounds of muscle and is in ‘excellent condition’.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
NFL | Tarell Basham keeping busy
Ohio DE/LB Tarell Basham met with the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, March 28. In addition to those two teams, Basham has received a lot of interest from the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Cincinnati Bengals, according to Draft Analyst’s Tony Pauline.
NFL | D’Onta Foreman impresses at pro day
Texas RB D’Onta Foreman, who was held out of the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine due to a stress fracture in his foot, ran the 40-yard dash in a 4.45 seconds at his school’s pro day on Tuesday, March 28. The 234-pound Foreman also recorded a 33-inch vertical jump and 10-foot broad jump, and he stood out in pass-catching drills as well, according to Draft Analyst’s Tony Pauline.
NFL | Marcus Maye generating interest
Florida S Marcus Maye visited with Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert on Monday, March 27, and also spent time with the Cleveland Browns before meeting the Houston Texans on Tuesday, March 28.
NFL | Evan Engram has three visits lined up
Ole Miss TE Evan Engram has visits scheduled with the Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears, according to NFL.com’s Chase Goodbread.
NFL | Joe Mixon a second-round lock?
Oklahoma RB Joe Mixon will likely be drafted in the second round based on a number of responses NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah received from NFL general managers and scouts.
Saints | Drew Brees not retiring anytime soon
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees plans on playing two to four more years, according to head coach Sean Payton.
Lions | Ameer Abdullah should be ready by OTAs
Detroit Lions RB Ameer Abdullah (foot) is expected to see some work during OTAs this spring, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.
Cardinals | Evan Boehm may start in 2017
Arizona Cardinals C Evan Boehm appears to be the leading candidate for the starting right guard job next season.
Cardinals | David Johnson to have big workload
Arizona Cardinals RB David Johnson could receive 30 touches a game next season because of the amount of offense he can produce, according to head coach Bruce Arians.