Pittsburgh Steelers restricted free-agent LB Anthony Chickillo signed his original-round tender Friday, April 20.
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Vikings | Kentrell Brothers suspended four games
Minnesota Vikings LB Kentrell Brothers was suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2018 regular season for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances on Friday, April 20.
NFL | Teams concerned about Leighton Vander Esch?
Boise State LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) is reportedly being flagged as a medical risk on some teams’ draft boards due to a neck injury, according to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock.
Broncos | Matt Paradis signs RFA tender
Denver Broncos restricted free-agent C Matt Paradis signed his second-round tender Friday, April 20.
Jets | Baker Mayfield-to-Jets pretty much a lock?
University of Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield to the New York Jets with the No. 3 pick in next week’s NFL Draft is a ‘done deal,’ per DraftAnalyst’s Tony Pauline via ‘a source who has dealt with quarterbacks at the top of the draft the past five years.’
Cowboys | Courtland Sutton not on Dallas’ Day 1 radar
The Dallas Cowboys do not believe Southern Methodist University WR Courtland Sutton is a first-round talent, according to DraftAnalyst’s Tony Pauline, who reports they may consider him if he is available in the second round of next week’s NFL Draft.
NFL | Arden Key a likely Day 3 pick now?
Louisiana State University DE/LB Arden Key will likely drop to the fourth or fifth round of the NFL Draft next week because of off-field concerns, according to NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock.
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NFL | Sony Michel could slide due to knee issue?
University of Georgia RB Sony Michel is a first-round talent in the opinion of NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, but Mayock told reporters at his annual press conference Friday, April 20, that concerns about his knee may push Michel into the second round of the NFL Draft next week.
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Dolphins | Miami eyeing linebackers?
University of Georgia LB Roquan Smith is reportedly the player the Miami Dolphins ‘really want’ with the No. 11 pick in next week’s NFL Draft – assuming they don’t trade up for a quarterback – according to DraftAnalyst’s Tony Pauline. If Smith is gone and the Dolphins pass on a quarterback, Boise State LB Leighton Vander Esch and Virginia Tech LB Tremaine Edmunds will be on their radar, per Pauline.
Packers | Green Bay targeting secondary help?
University of Alabama CB Minkah Fitzpatrick or Iowa CB Josh Jackson are among the players ‘people familiar with the situation’ believe the Green Bay Packers will select with the No. 14 pick in next week’s NFL Draft, according to DraftAnalyst’s Tony Pauline.