Cleveland Browns WR Derrick Willies (shoulder) is healthy enough to practice and will be ready for the start of training camp, according to head coach Freddie Kitchens.
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Eagles | Rodney McLeod doing some work
Philadelphia Eagles FS Rodney McLeod (knee) has been participating in individual drills during OTAs.
Buccaneers | Heel issue for Justin Evans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Justin Evans (heel) has been wearing a walking boot because of an issue with his heel and not because of the toe injury that sidelined him last season, according to head coach Bruce Arians, and Arians said he doesn’t expect Evans to be out more than a couple of weeks.
Ravens | Chris Moore a breakout candidate?
Baltimore Ravens WR Chris Moore is being hailed as a potential breakout candidate in 2019 by owner Steve Bisciotti and head coach John Harbaugh. ‘It’s up to the player to make the move and do something about it. But I would say Chris is ready to do that and has been ready to do that. He practices really hard, he works hard in the weight room, he knows the offense very well, and he makes spectacular catches out here very often.’
Footballguys View: Moore has been toiling away as a role player, and has also found ways to make an impact on special teams. With first-round pick Marquise Brown and third-round pick Miles Boykin sidelined by injuries, he could distance himself from the youngsters as a starter outside.
Jets | Sam Darnold happy to have Bilal Powell back
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold spoke glowingly of his team’s re-signing of RB Bilal Powell this past week. ‘Great to have BP back,’ Darnold said. ‘Can’t wait to get to work with him. I haven’t seen him in a while, so it’s going to be nice to be able to see him. I know BP is a great guy and obviously a great player, so it’s great to have him back.’
Bengals | A.J. Green wants to stay in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Bengals WR A.J. Green told reporters Friday, June 7, he’d like to remain in Cincinnati for the long term as he heads into the final year of a four-year, $60-million contract extension signed in 2015. ‘I can’t see myself playing anywhere else or playing in a different city. Hopefully, I can be here for a couple more years. We’ll see on that part.’
Footballguys View: Green could benefit from a revitalized offense this year, and he can certainly still play at a very high level. If the Bengals don’t intend on extending him, they should trade him this year for picks that will help a team build under a first-year head coach.
Giants | Daniel Jones happy with first minicamp
New York Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones is pleased with the progress he made in his first NFL minicamp since being selected with the sixth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft. ‘I think I improved every day,’ Jones said. ‘That’s the goal. I did some things better, did some things not as good, it’s about me being consistent, and I’m learning a lot. Trying to learn as much as I can.’ Jones will be able to officially start his competition for the backup job behind Eli Manning at training camp in roughly six weeks.
Dolphins | Albert Wilson aiming for Week 1
Miami Dolphins WR Albert Wilson (hip), who missed nine games of the 2018 season and all of the current offseason with a hip injury said Friday, June 7, ‘there’s no reason why I shouldn’t be out there Week 1.’
Texans | DeAndre Hopkins played through pain
Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins said Saturday, June 8, he endured a tough season in 2018 in which he had to deal with nagging pain from foot and shoulder injuries and overcome mental hurdles. ‘Last year was tough, not just physically but mentally,’ Hopkins told the Houston Chronicle. ‘It’s the most banged up I’ve ever been playing football. I was dealing with serious injuries a lot of people would have sat down for. But we had a good team that depended on me, and I never gave a thought to not playing unless the doctors told me I couldn’t.’
Chiefs | Tyreek Hill still could face punishment
Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill still could face league punishment even though a local district attorney said Friday, June 7, he is no longer the subject of an active criminal investigation involving domestic-abuse allegations. The NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy, as written, entails the league can, and will, investigate and punish a player for domestic violence even if he’s never arrested or charged. The NFL also can, and will, punish a player for domestic misconduct that does not involve actual violence has been demonstrated by precedents.