Los Angeles Rams rookie TE Gerald Everett forced nine Moore missed tackles in any of the college tight end last season and generated 63.5 percent of his 1,593 career receiving yards after the catch, according to Pro Football Focus.
Monthly Archives: May 2017
Texans | David Quessenberry back at practice
Houston Texans OL David Quessenberry participated in OTAs this week, joining his teammates as an active participant for the first time since being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin T-lymphoblastic lymphoma three years ago.
NFL | Joseph Fauria eyeing comeback
Free-agent TE Joseph Fauria (Lions) is attempting an NFL comeback after sitting out last season, according to the Sporting News’ Alex Marvez.
Patriots | Danny Amendola in fight for last WR spot
New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola is expected to battle Andrew Hawkins for the sixth and likely final receiver spot in camp, according to ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Lions | Tahir Whitehead set to move to weak side
Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead is expected to move to the weak side linebacker to make room for first-round LB Jarrad Davis this season.
Lions | No rush for Theo Riddick to return
Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick (wrist) is unlikely to do much at OTAs as the team has a history of bringing back established players from injury slowly, per ESPN’s Michael Rothstein.
Patriots | Dion Lewis’ roster spot likely safe
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis still has a spot on the club despite the additions of Mike Gillislee and Rex Burkhead this offseason, likely as a kickoff returner and reserve running back who will play 15 to 20 snaps per game, but ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Jets | Austin Seferian-Jenkins slims down
New York Jets TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins is down to 260 pounds, after being in the mid-280s for much of the 2016 season, according to agent Brian Fettner. He has been an active participant in the team’s offseason conditioning program and has been working out with a fitness guru in Las Vegas.
Vikings | Marcus Sherels could return kickoffs
Minnesota Vikings CB Marcus Sherels, who already serves as the club’s punt returner, is a candidate to return kickoffs in 2017. Rookie WRs Rodney Adams and Stacy Coley are also under consideration for the job.
Eagles | Rodney McLeod contract altered
Philadelphia Eagles FS Rodney McLeod had his contract altered last week. The team will save $2.4 million in cap space by converting $3.225 million of his salary into a bonus.