Updating a previous report, Minnesota Vikings CB Mackensie Alexander has not been approached yet by the team regarding a possible contract extension, according to a source. He is entering the final season of his current deal.
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Giants | Evan Engram not battling lingering injuries
New York Giants TE Evan Engram said the organization was being cautious by holding him out of the team’s recent minicamp. He claimed that there are no injuries lingering from last season.
Dolphins | Mike Gesicki to catch 50 balls?
Miami Dolphins TE MIke Gesicki should finish with around 50 receptions for 500 yards in his second season, in the opinion of Cameron Wolfe of ESPN.com, and Wolfe believes Gesicki will benefit from having a quarterback other than Ryan Tannehill under center because of Tannehill’s inability to utilize the middle of the field effectively.
Buccaneers | O.J. Howard a popular target
Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE O.J. Howard has been targeted by QB Jameis Winston ‘on seemingly every possession’ during spring practices, according to Jenna Laine of ESPN.com.
Redskins | Derrius Guice to take over?
Washington Redskins RB Derrius Guice (knee) will ‘be the guy right away’ in the backfield if he looks healthy in training camp, in the opinion of John Keim of ESPN.com.
Vikings | Stephen Weatherly could receive extension
The Minnesota Vikings have had discussions with DE Stephen Weatherly regarding a contract extension, according to agent Blake Baratz. He is entering the final season of his current deal and is slated to earn the NFL minimum of $720,000 in 2019.
Buccaneers | Jason Pierre-Paul update
Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Jason Pierre-Paul (neck) is not expected to return until sometime in October, according to head coach Bruce Arians.
Chiefs | Travis Kelce to sit out mini-camp
Kansas City Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (ankle) is unlikely to participate in the team’s mandatory mini-camp next week, according to head coach Andy Reid, who indicated Kelce should be back for training camp.
Rams | LA signs four picks
The Los Angeles Rams signed third-round picks CB David Long and OL Bobby Evans, fourth-round pick DT Greg Gaines and fifth-round pick OL David Edwards to their rookie contracts on Friday, June 7.
Bengals | Alex Erickson making plays
Cincinnati Bengals WR Alex Erickson has been a ‘reliable presence’ in the passing game during spring practices, according to Michael LaPlaca of Bengals.com.