Pittsburgh Steelers CB Artie Burns was arrested Thursday, June 29, and was charged with driving with a suspended license. Miami-Dade County court records show that Burns has not paid hundreds of dollars of traffic tickets and failed to appear for a hearing. Burns posted bond and was released Friday, June 30.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Ravens | Gary Barnidge an option for Ravens?
Free-agent TE Gary Barnidge (Browns) could be an option for the Baltimore Ravens after the Ravens lost TE Darren Waller for the season, in the opinion of The Baltimore Sun’s Jeff Zrebiec.
Footballguys View: Barnidge is just waiting for the right opportunity. We could see him winding up with the Ravens, or a team like the Broncos. Waller wasn’t going to be a big part of the passing game in Baltimore, so it’s not like Barnidge is a ‘must add’ for the Ravens.
Browns | Nate Orchard recovered from injury
Cleveland Browns LB Nate Orchard recovered from his ankle injury and was able to participate in offseason workouts. Orchard is expected to play defensive end in the 4-3 defensive alignment.
Bears | Jordan Howard had eye surgery
Chicago Bears RB Jordan Howard (eye) underwent eye surgery in May in order to improve his eyesight. He hopes the improved vision will help him as a pass catcher.
Steelers | Three Steelers LBs to compete for roster spot
Pittsburgh Steelers LBs Arthur Moats, Anthony Chickillo and Keion Adams are expected to compete for one or two roster spots during training camp.
NFL | Roy Miller receives interest
Free-agent DT Roy Miller (Jaguars) said he has received interest from several teams and expects to visit with some teams in July. Miller has received clearance to practice after recovering from an Achilles’ injury.
Bears | No holdout expected for Mitchell Trubisky
Chicago Bears first-round draft choice QB Mitchell Trubisky said he will report to training camp on time even though he has not signed his contract at this point.
Ravens | Darren Waller suspended at least one year
Baltimore Ravens TE Darren Waller has been suspended for at least one year for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy for the second time in two years.
Eagles | Ryan Mathews not on the way out?
Philadelphia Eagles RB Darren Sproles told ESPN’s Josina Anderson Friday, June 30, that he – along with backfield mates LeGarrette Blount and Ryan Mathews – ‘can share the ball and everyone can be happy.’
Footballguys View: The Eagles are going to use a RBBC that may be difficult for fantasy owners to navigate. Blount will be the battering ram as a runner, but he’ll come off the field during passing down. Sproles is the change-of-pace back for the Eagles, but rookie D.J. Pumphrey is being groomed for that role as well. That doesn’t leave a lot of room for Mathews in the rotation.
Bears | Mitchell Trubisky endorses Mike Glennon
Chicago Bears first-round QB Mitchell Trubisky threw his support behind Mike Glennon in an interview with Sirius XM NFL Radio on Friday, June 30.
Footballguys View: Glennon is the free agent addition who got a three-year, $45 million contract from the Bears earlier this year. In 2017, Glennon will have a cap hit of $14 million and a dead cap value of $18.5 million. He’s the starter until Trubisky is ready for prime time. We could see Trubisky get a ‘redshirt’ year during his rookie season so long as Glennon doesn’t fail miserably as the team’s starter.