Minnesota Vikings LB Anthony Barr could become a free agent after the 2018 season if the team is unable to sign him to a contract extension, in the opinion of Joel Corry of CBSSports.com. The franchise tag for linebackers is expected to be about $16.325 million, with a salary cap of approximately $190 million, and the Vikings may have difficulty holding on to him at that price.
Monthly Archives: June 2018
Jets | Brian Winters entering final year with team?
New York Jets OG Brian Winters could be looking for a new team following the 2018 season if his play doesn’t improve, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. Winters signed a four-year, $29 million contract prior to the 2017 season but his deal doesn’t include any guaranteed money beyond this year.
Buccaneers | TB could sign veteran to contract extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ recent release of J.R. Sweezy could provide enough salary cap space to facilitate a contract extension for LB Kwon Alexander, OG Ali Marpet or OT Donovan Smith, in the opinion of Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times.
NFL | Six teams present for Bright Ugwoegbu’s workout
The Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks had representatives present for Oregon State LB Bright Ugwoegbu’s workout Thursday, June 28.
Titans | Adoree’ Jackson wants to play offense
Tennessee Titans CB Adoree’ Jackson said he has been pushing to play some snaps on offense this year and has been a ‘bug’ in the ear of head coach Mike Vrabel.
Redskins | Brandon Scherff headed for big deal?
Washington Redskins OG Brandon Scherff will likely land a ‘lucrative deal’ in the neighborhood of the contracts signed by Dallas Cowboys OG Zack Martin and Jacksonville Jaguars OG Andrew Norwell, according to Kareem Copeland of the Washington Post.
Giants | Cody Latimer to shine in bigger role?
New York Giants WR Cody Latimer never played more than 34 percent of the offensive snaps while with the Denver Broncos, and Lance Medow of Giants.com believes Latimer could produce if given an expanded role.
Giants | Roger Lewis impressed in minicamp
New York Giants WR Roger Lewis made some ‘big plays’ while working with QB Davis Webb and the second-team offense during minicamp, according to John Schmeelk of Giants.com.
Saints | Josh Hill back on the field
New Orleans Saints TE Josh Hill (finger) participated in June minicamp following offseason finger surgery.
Seahawks | Rashaad Penny brings versatility
Seattle Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny ‘can do everything,’ according to Gild Brandt of NFL.com, and Brandt believes head coach Pete Carroll will know how to use Penny effectively.