Seattle Seahawks third-round draft choice LB Cody Barton signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Friday, June 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Footballguys View: Barton could be the replacement for Bobby Wagner if Wagner is not signed to a new contract next year. He and Ben Burr-Kirven were drafted this year to provide depth now and maybe start in the future.
Free-agent PK Matt Bryant (Falcons) likely will not be an option for the Chicago Bears since he has not handled kickoff duties since 2008 and has not kicked for a cold-weather outdoor team since 2003, in the opinion of The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs.
Footballguys View: The Bears should wait until final cuts and add one of the kickers that loses a kicker battle, but performs well this summer. Bryant is proven, but it sounds like he would be a bad fit on the Bears.
Chicago Bears RB David Montgomery should have the chance to earn a solid role in the offense during his rookie season, in the opinion of The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs.
Footballguys View: Montgomery will be part of a three-man committee at running back. If he can decisively outplay Tarik Cohen or Mike Davis, he might earn a larger role, but for now his ADP might be a little aggressive, assuming the Bears stick with this plan all year.
New York Giants QB Eric Dungey (undisclosed) did not participate in practice this week because of an undisclosed injury.
Dallas Cowboys DE Taco Charlton (ankle) did some resistance training during practice this week and is on track for training camp.
Dallas Cowboys C Travis Frederick (illness) and C Connor X. McGovern (pectoral) were limited during practice Wednesday, June 5.
Indianapolis Colts WR Deon Cain (knee) has yet to be cleared to practice but may be ready for the start of training camp, although general manager Chris Ballard told reporters Friday, June 7, that ‘it might be early November’ before Cain fully regains his playmaking form.
Free-agent OT Andrew Lauderdale (Cardinals) was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Friday, June 7.
Los Angeles Rams third-round RB Darrell Henderson (Memphis) signed his four-year rookie contract Friday, June 7. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Footballguys View: Henderson is one of the hottest names in fantasy right now and for good reason. There is nothing positive around Todd Gurley’s knee and Henderson should get a large opportunity with Gurley’s workload cut back this year. He could turn a lot of the big runs CJ Anderson had last year down the stretch into touchdowns and be an instant hit even with a fully functional Gurley.
Free-agent TE Donald Parham signed an undisclosed contract with the Washington Redskins on Friday, June 7. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Footballguys View: Parham is a tall, athletic pass-catching tight end who could land on the practice squad. The clock is ticking on Jordan Reed and Vernon Davis’s viability, and Jeremy Sprinkle might be more blocker than receiver.