Green Bay Packers RB Ty Montgomery is still considered a running back, head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday, Feb. 28, but he could be more of a hybrid back/receiver heading into 2018.
Monthly Archives: February 2018
Raiders | Oakland would like NaVorro Bowman back
Oakland Raiders impending free-agent LB NaVorro Bowman is a player that the Raiders would like to re-sign this offseason, according to general manager Reggie McKenzie.
Broncos | Denver wants pair of players back
The Denver Broncos want LB Shaquil Barrett and C Matt Paradis back in 2018, and president of football operations John Elway stressed the importance of putting the right tender on them so another organization isn’t able to pluck either from the team.
Packers | Brett Hundley wasn’t ready to start
Green Bay Packers QB Brett Hundley was forced into a starting role last season, and the team still has faith in his despite the fact he wasn’t ready to start. ‘Brett Hundley wasn’t ready for what he needed to be ready for,’ head coach Mike McCarthy said Wednesday, Feb. 28. ‘That’s something we have to learn from, and that stings.’ The coach also said others didn’t step up around him, and he still believes in Hundley.
Cowboys | HC careful with words on Dez Bryant
Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant will not have a meeting with the team during the NFL Scouting Combine, and head coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday, Feb. 28, that he has not had specific personnel meetings about any player yet. ‘We have a tremendous amount of love for Dez Bryant as an organization,’ Garrett said. ‘He’s made so many contributions to our team. I personally have a lot of love for him as a player and more so as a person.’
Raiders | Bruce Irvin will remain with team
Oakland Raiders LB Bruce Irvin will return to the team next season, according to general manager Reggie McKenzie.
Texans | Deshaun Watson ahead of schedule
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson (knee) remains ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered in his right knee last season, head coach Bill O’Brien said Wednesday, Feb. 28. He might even be able to participate in some organized team activities (OTAs).
Jets | NYJ to meet with QB prospects
The New York Jets will meet with the top quarterback prospects including Southern California QB Sam Darnold and UCLA QB Josh Rosen at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.
Patriots | Danny Amendola hopes to play
New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Danny Amendola said he hopes to play in 2018 and that it would ideally be with the Patriots.
NFL | Shaquem Griffin to work at several positions
Central Florida LB Shaquem Griffin plans to participate in the linebacker drills as well as the defensive back drills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.