Oakland Raiders QB Derek Carr is close to agreeing on a contract extension that is expected to pay him around $25 million per season, according to sources. The deal could be announced as early as the end of this week.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Jaguars | Blake Bortles struggles with turnovers
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles has committed 63 turnovers over the last three seasons, which is the most in the NFL. His 51 interceptions during that span ranks second among quarterbacks.
Texans | Houston wants to keep Lamar Miller fresh
Houston Texans RB Lamar Miller received 268 carries in 2016 but likely will see a drop in his carries this season so the team could keep him fresher later in the season. Running backs coach Charles London said the team has a diverse group of running backs, which will allow the team to balance Miller’s workload.
Texans | Houston wants to keep Lamar Miller fresh
Houston Texans RB Lamar Miller received 268 carries in 2016 but likely will see a drop in his carries this season so the team could keep him fresher later in the season. Running backs coach Charles London said the team has a diverse group of running backs, which will allow the team to balance Miller’s workload.
Steelers | Maurkice Pouncey close to retirement?
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey has said in the past that he will retire when QB Ben Roethlisberger retires because he does not want to work with a new quarterback but indicated he may be willing to stay after Roethlisberger leaves. ‘You get so used to playing with a great quarterback like that. For it to switch up, maybe try it out for one year of experience or two to see how things go, but man, it would be real hard,’ Pouncey said.
Steelers | Maurkice Pouncey close to retirement?
Pittsburgh Steelers C Maurkice Pouncey has said in the past that he will retire when QB Ben Roethlisberger retires because he does not want to work with a new quarterback but indicated he may be willing to stay after Roethlisberger leaves. ‘You get so used to playing with a great quarterback like that. For it to switch up, maybe try it out for one year of experience or two to see how things go, but man, it would be real hard,’ Pouncey said.
Ravens | James Hurst working at RT
Baltimore Ravens OT James Hurst lined up as the starting right tackle during offseason workouts, but the team could add an offensive tackle during training camp to compete for the right tackle job, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Jamison Hensley.
Ravens | Two competing for center job
Baltimore Ravens C John Urschel and C Ryan Jensen are the two main candidates for the starting center job this season.
Patriots | David Harris financials
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots LB David Harris signed a two-year deal worth $6.75 million, according to a source.
Rams | Todd Gurley, o-line on same page this spring
Los Angeles Rams OL Rodger Saffold told ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez he saw improvement in the communication with RB Todd Gurley during the offseason program.