Baltimore Ravens first-round pick WR Marquise Brown has agreed to a four-year contract Wednesday, June 5. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, and the deal includes an option for a fifth year.
Monthly Archives: June 2019
Bills | Stevie Tu’ikolovatu working out for Bills
Free-agent DT Stevie Tu’ikolovatu (Buccaneers) is working out for the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, June 5.
Saints | Kayvon Webster visiting Saints
Free-agent CB Kayvon Webster (Texans) is visiting the New Orleans Saints Wednesday, June 5.
49ers | Deebo Samuel too heavy?
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel needs to drop some weight in order to function more effectively out of the slot, according to WR coach Wes Welker.
Jaguars | Roderick Young cut from IR
Jacksonville Jaguars DT Roderick Young (undisclosed) was released from the team’s Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, June 4.
Chargers | Trevion Thompson to IR
Los Angeles Chargers WR Trevion Thompson (undisclosed) cleared waivers and reverted to the team’s Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, June 4.
Seahawks | Drumbeat continues for Jaron Brown
Seattle Seahawks WR Jaron Brown has enjoyed an ‘unbelievable’ offseason, according to offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who echoed earlier comments from head coach Pete Carroll that Brown could have a larger role this season.'(Brown) did so much of the dirty work for us last year that … we kind of forgot that he’s a really established receiver and he’s looked dynamic out here,’ Schottenheimer said.
Seahawks | Jacob Hollister making early impression
Seattle Seahawks TE Jacob Hollister is reportedly off to a strong start and has caught the eye of offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer, who referred to his new pupil as a ‘terrific acquisition.”The speed element is awesome. Really good route-runner. A lot like Tyler (Lockett) in terms of the instincts, just the ability to get open. He has a great feel for coverages, man to zone,’ Schottenheimer said.
Browns | Duke Johnson to have important role?
Cleveland Browns RB Duke Johnson is expected to play a ‘significant’ role in 2019, according to comments made by head coach Freddie Kitchens to Andrew Gribble of the team’s website.
Colts | Mo Alie-Cox taking No. 1 reps
Indianapolis Colts TE Mo Alie-Cox (6-foot-5, 267 pounds) took first-team reps at mandatory minicamp Tuesday, June 4. He drew praise while filling in for Jack Doyle (hip) and Eric Ebron (groin). ‘Watching him grow is like watching your son become something special,’ Ebron said. ‘He’s gonna play such a huge role this year.’
Footballguys View: We’ve always had an appreciation for Alie-Cox in deep dynasty formats. He never played college football and was instead a college basketball player for VCU. Undrafted in 2017, Alie-Cox has been mostly on the Colts practice squad. He did appear in nine games last season, catching seven passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns.