Oklahoma FB Dimitri Flowers officially weighed in at 248 pounds with a height of 6-foot-1 and measurements of 9 1/4 inches (hands), 30 3/4 inches (arms) and 76 1/4 inches (wingspan) at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Monthly Archives: February 2018
NFL | Kalen Ballage measured at the combine
Arizona State RB Kalen Ballage officially weighed in at 228 pounds with a height of 6-foot-1 and 1/2, while he had measurements of 9 1/2 inches (hands), 32 3/4 inches (arms) and 77 1/8 inches (wingspan) at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Bears | Willie Young release update
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears LB Willie Young (triceps) was released with a failed physical designation Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Redskins | Washington to add running back?
Washington Redskins RBs Samaje Perine and Chris Thompson will have new company in 2018 if senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams has his way. Williams said the Redskins undoubtedly have to upgrade at the position.
Vikings | GM won’t rule out tag for Case Keenum
Updating an ongoing story, Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman would not rule out placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent QB Case Keenum. ‘There’s been no decisions made, unlike what’s been reported,’ he said Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.
Broncos | Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders will stay
Denver Broncos WRs Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders are expected to remain in Denver, according to general manager John Elway. Thomas’ $4 million option will be picked up.
Buccaneers | More targets for DeSean Jackson?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR DeSean Jackson did not see as many opportunities as he should have last season, according to head coach Dirk Koetter. ‘That has to change and we’re working on concepts right now.’
Falcons | Dontari Poe execpted to test the market
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent DT Dontari Poe likely will test the open market and receive a lucrative deal, according to Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Dolphins | Adam Gase talks Leonte Carroo
Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase discussed the progress of 2016 third-round WR Leonte Carroo at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine Wednesday, Feb. 28. ‘We’re still just bringing him along. Sometimes it’s hard to find your role when you have those three guys we really don’t want off the field,’ Gase said. ‘He’s made some plays when we needed him to.’
Rams | Lamarcus Joyner a top priority
Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent S Lamarcus Joyner is a ‘huge priority’ this offseason, according to head coach Sean McVay. Joyner is a candidate to be franchise tagged if a long-term deal cannot be done.