Updating previous reports, Washington Redskins impending free-agent QB Kirk Cousins could receive an offer from the New York Jets with a fully guaranteed contract, according to sources.
Monthly Archives: February 2018
49ers | Vontae Davis visiting Niners
Free-agent CB Vontae Davis (Colts) is visiting the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Titans | Delanie Walker hit franchise milestones
Tennessee Titans TE Delanie Walker reached the 800-yard mark for the fourth consecutive season in 2017. He’s the only tight end to reach that plateau even once in franchise history. In addition, he became the fourth player in the history of the Titans to record five consecutive seasons with at least 60 receptions.
Titans | Inconsistent elusiveness for Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry ranked third in the NFL – among players who recorded at least 175 carries – with 4.09 yards gained after defenders closed within one yard of him in 2017, according to Next Gen Stats. Henry decisively cleared 3.7 yards gained after close in five games, but he fell under that mark in all the others.
Patriots | Dion Lewis was hard to corral in 2017
New England Patriots RB Dion Lewis ranked second in the NFL – among players who recorded at least 175 carries – with 4.44 yards gained after defenders closed within one yard of him in 2017, according to Next Gen Stats.
Chiefs | Kareem Hunt a master of elusiveness
Kansas City Chiefs RB Kareem Hunt led the NFL – among players who recorded at least 175 carries – with 4.63 yards gained after defenders closed within one yard of him in 2017, according to Next Gen Stats.
Jets | Ben Ijalana’s option not picked up
Updating a previous report, New York Jets OT Ben Ijalana’s $500,000 option was not picked up Monday, Feb. 19. He will now be a free agent. The move creates $4.6 million more in salary cap space for New York.
Panthers | No franchise tag for Panthers?
Carolina Panthers impending free-agents OG Andrew Norwell, DT Star Lotulelei and PK Graham Gano are among Carolina’s free agents who are not expected to receive the franchise tag, according to The Charlotte Observer’s Joseph Person.
Buccaneers | Brentson Buckner hired by Tampa Bay
Former Arizona Cardinals defensive line coach Brentson Buckner was hired for the same position by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday, Feb. 19, according to a source.
Dolphins | C.J. Anderson of interest to Miami?
Denver Broncos RB C.J. Anderson could be pursued by the Miami Dolphins again if he were to be released by the Broncos. Dolphins head coach Adam Gase and new running backs coach Eric Studesville both coached Anderson in Denver and Miami gave Anderson an offer just two years ago before it was matched by the Broncos.