Detroit Lions impending free-agent DE Ziggy Ansah will likely remain with the team in 2018 via either the franchise tag or a long-term deal, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com.
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Jaguars | Blake Bortles receives new deal
Updating a previous report, Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles agreed to a new three-year contract with the Jaguars Saturday, Feb. 24, worth $54 million, according to a source. The deal includes $26 million in guaranteed money and could be worth as much as $66.5 million with incentives.
Jaguars | Blake Bortles close to extension
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles is close to agreeing to a multi-year contract extension with the Jaguars that will run through the 2020 season, according to sources.
Lions | Two RFAs could receive offers
Detroit Lions restricted free-agent WR T.J. Jones and DE Brandon Copeland have a good chance to receive tender offers this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Michael Rothstein.
Lions | Detroit may look at Josh Sitton
Chicago Bears impending free-agent OG Josh Sitton could receive some interest from the Detroit Lions in free agency, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Michael Rothstein.
Lions | Teez Tabor could start
Detroit Lions CB Teez Tabor is expected to compete for one of the starting cornerback jobs next season.
Broncos | Jake Butt may work with starters
Denver Broncos TE Jake Butt (knee) likely will work with the first-team offense during offseason workouts.
Jets | Xavier Cooper likely to receive offer
New York Jets restricted free-agent DT Xavier Cooper likely will receive a tender offer this offseason.
Texans | Alfred Blue could return
Houston Texans impending free-agent RB Alfred Blue could re-sign with the Texans this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Sarah Barshop.
Footballguys View: The Texans have Lamar Miller and D’Onta Foreman to lead the way on the ground in 2018. If Blue is brought back, he would only serve as a depth player with a very limited role.
Texans | D’Onta Foreman could see more touches
Houston Texans RB D’Onta Foreman may take more touches from RB Lamar Miller next season and could take over as the team’s top running back, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Sarah Barshop.
Footballguys View: Keep an eye on this situation in training camp. Miller is the better all-purpose back, but the team might want more power that Foreman brings to the field.