Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray, according to one general manager, has power to dictate where he is drafted like no one since New York Giants QB Eli Manning did in forcing his way to the Giants. If he desires, he can tell a team ready to draft him that he’ll play baseball instead.
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Lions | QB an option with Detroit’s top pick?
Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said the team is not ruling out the possibility of selecting a quarterback with their first-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Broncos | Shaquil Barrett may look for new team
Denver Broncos impending free-agent LB Shaquil Barrett is a player the Broncs would like to re-sign, but he may look for an opportunity to start during free agency, in the opinion of 9News.com’s Mike Klis.
Broncos | Shelby Harris expected back
Denver Broncos restricted free-agent DE Shelby Harris is expected to re-sign with the Broncos this offseason.
Broncos | Tramaine Brock could return
Denver Broncos impending free-agent CB Tramaine Brock could re-sign with the team this offseason since he has played for head coach Vic Fangio and defensive coordinator Ed Donatell in the past.
Giants | Kyler Murray unlikely for Giants
Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray is not expected to be drafted by the New York Giants with the sixth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Murray is considered to be ‘probably a little too small,’ according to one team source. Murray is listed at 5-foot-10, 195 pounds. The Giants have largely been linked to Ohio State QB Dwayne Haskins, who is listed at 6-foot-3, 220 pounds.
Lions | Detroit re-signs two players
Detroit Lions LB Steve Longa and DE Mitchell Loewen were re-signed Monday, Feb. 11.
Panthers | Carolina, Eric Reid agree on three-year deal
Carolina Panthers S Eric Reid re-signed with the Carolina Panthers on Monday, Feb. 11, agreeing to a three-year contract worth more than $22 million. If certain incentives are reached, the total value of the deal could reach $24 million.
Browns | Cleveland lands Kareem Hunt on one-year deal
Free-agent RB Kareem Hunt signed a one-year contract that is for more than the league minimum and could be worth more than $1 million with the Cleveland Browns on Monday, Feb. 11.
NFL | Kyler Murray chooses football over baseball
University of Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray announced on social media Monday, Feb. 11, that he is ‘firmly and fully committing’ his life and time to becoming an NFL quarterback moving forward. Murray was the No. 9 overall choice in the 2018 MLB Draft before enjoying a record-breaking, Heisman Trophy-winning campaign with the Sooners last fall.