DE Frank Clark was acquired by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, April 23, in trade with the Seattle Seahawks. In exchange, Seattle acquired Kansas City’s 2019 first-round draft pick and a 2020 second-round selection, according to a source. The teams will also swap 2019 third-round selections.
Monthly Archives: April 2019
Bears | Chicago GM downplays RB needs
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace on Tuesday, April 23, challenged the ‘narrative’ that the Bears need to draft a running back later this week. ‘There’s no pressing, huge need,’ Pace said, adding that the team likes its current backs. ‘We can honestly pick the best player available.’
Jets | Sam Darnold eager for second season
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold called new head coach Adam Gase ‘awesome’ and added he is looking forward to his second NFL season. ‘It’s going to be fun to attack this year,’ Darnold said Tuesday, April 23, at the team’s voluntary minicamp. ‘… Good things to come.’
Jets | Le’Veon Bell’s absence not a concern
New York Jets RB Le’Veon Bell was a no-show Tuesday, April 23, on the first day of the team’s voluntary minicamp, but head coach Adam Gase didn’t appear overly concerned. ‘It’s voluntary,’ Gase said, noting that Bell was with the team earlier this month for the first week of the offseason program and adding that Bell has a strong self-training regimen.
Jets | Le’Veon Bell not seen at minicamp
New York Jets RB Le’Veon Bell was not spotted with his teammates Tuesday, April 23, as the Jets opened a three-day voluntary minicamp.
Ravens | Ronnie Stanley’s option picked up
Baltimore Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley’s fifth-year option was exercised Tuesday, April 23.
Redskins | Colt McCoy had third leg surgery
Washington Redskins QB Colt McCoy (leg) underwent a third procedure on his leg, but he could be ready for workouts next week. ‘What happened was when he had the injury we were aggressive trying to get him back on the field so fast we didn’t give it time enough to heal the right way so they went back in and did a small procedure to make sure that thing is on track to be full strength by the season,’ head coach Jay Gruden said at the NFL League Meetings in Arizona last month. McCoy had a third, minor, surgery afterwards.
Panthers | Jonathan Stewart retires with Panthers
Free-agent RB Jonathan Stewart (Giants) signed a one-day contract Tuesday, April 23, to retire with the Carolina Panthers.
Chargers | Joey Bosa’s option exercised
Los Angeles Chargers DE Joey Bosa’s fifth-year option was exercised Tuesday, April 23.
NFL | Multiple teams interested in Malik Taylor
Ferris State WR Malik Taylor has received interest from the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Green Bay Packers and Houston Texans leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft.