Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green reportedly supports Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones’ quest for an ‘updated’ contract, but he has no plans to do the same and appears happy to play under the current terms of his contract ($10.55 million for 2018 and $11.976 million for 2019).
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Jaguars | Blake Bortles feeling more comfortable
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blake Bortles recently told The Orlando Sentinel he feels like he is ‘owning the offense’ and has a better understanding of it this season after admitting he was working at more of an ‘elementary level’ at the start of last season.
Redskins | Jamison Crowder making favorable impression
Washington Redskins WR Jamison Crowder is healthy after a season in which he dealt with hamstring issues and is focusing on doing more of the dynamic lifts in college in order to avoid them this season. He has also ‘clearly clicked’ with Alex Smith this offseason, according to ESPN.com’s John Keim.
NFL | Charles Johnson likely to retire
Free-agent DE Charles Johnson (Panthers) is planning to retire, although he hasn’t made an official announcement, according to Bill Voth of Panthers.com.
Jaguars | Cody Kessler expected to be No. 2 quarterback
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Cody Kessler is expected to enter the regular season as the backup to QB Blake Bortles. QB Tanner Lee, the club’s seventh-round draft selection, is likely to begin the year on the practice squad, in the opinion of The Florida Times-Union’s John Reid.
Bills | More of the same for Charles Clay?
Buffalo Bills TE Charles Clay should finish with around 50 catches and 600 receiving yards in 2018, according to Jay Skurski of the Buffalo News.
49ers | Fred Warner a leader on defense
San Francisco 49ers LB Fred Warner has been leading the second-team defense as the mike linebacker during practices, and head coach Kyle Shanahan praised Warner for his decisiveness and confidence.
Ravens | Chris Moore taking the next step
Baltimore Ravens WR Chris Moore has been ‘consistently getting open and making the plays’ during practices, wide receivers coach Bobby Engram said.
Broncos | Big role for Royce Freeman?
Denver Broncos RB Royce Freeman has a chance to do ‘Kareem Hunt type things,’ according to Bucky Brooks of NFL.com.
Jaguars | Leonard Fournette the focal point?
Jacksonville Jaguars OG Andrew Norwell’s signing is an indication that the offense will be built around RB Leonard Fournette and the running game, according to Mike DiRocco of ESPN.com.