Jacksonville Jaguars RB Corey Grant could receive a bigger role on offense next season with RB Chris Ivory no longer on the team, in the opinion of The Florida Times-Union’s Ryan O’Halloran.
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Colts | Tom Manning joining coaching staff
Iowa State offensive coordinator Tom Manning will be joining the Indianapolis Colts coaching staff as the new tight ends coach, according to sources.
Bills | Buffalo had interest in Martavis Bryant
The Buffalo Bills had interest in acquiring Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant during the regular season.
Footballguys View: The Bills could use some better weapons in the passing game. Bryant would provide the speed and big-play ability that they currently don’t have in guys like Kelvin Benjamin or Zay Jones.
Steelers | PIT, Martavis Bryant not talking contract
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant has not had any contract extension talks with the Steelers. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next offseason.
Footballguys View: The Steelers don’t have Bryant on the trade block per reports. However, they have been fielding calls about the veteran wide receiver.
Eagles | Torrey Smith expects to return
Philadelphia Eagles WR Torrey Smith said he expects to be back with the Eagles next season even though the team would save $5 million in salary cap space if he is released.
Footballguys View: Smith could return to the Eagles, but there has been rampant speculation that they’ll let him go. The Eagles might go into penny pinching mode this offseason after winning the World Championship.
Seahawks | Seattle may look at Bruce Irvin
Oakland Raiders LB Bruce Irvin could be an option for the Seattle Seahawks if the Raiders release him this offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com’s Brady Henderson.
Texans | Shane Lechler expects to return
Houston Texans impending free-agent P Shane Lechler is expected to re-sign with the Texans this offseason.
Falcons | Andre Roberts expects to hit market
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent WR Andre Roberts said he hopes to re-sign with the Falcons but expects to hit the free-agent market.
Seahawks | Three coaches brought aboard
The Seattle Seahawks have added three new coaches to their staff. Assistant defensive line coach Jethro Franklin replaces Dwaine Board, assistant special teams coach Larry Izzo fills the spot of Heath Farwell, who took a job with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, and offensive assistant Steve Shimko come on board.
Patriots | Brandon Bolden re-signs with NE
The New England Patriots have re-signed RB Brandon Bolden to a one-year contract. The overall deal is worth $880,000, but Boston Globe reporter Ben Volin adds there is $170,000 in guaranteed money. Bolden has $110,000 salary and $60,000 in signing bonus guaranteed.