San Francisco 49ers RB Jerick McKinnon (knee) remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list but could be activated as soon as Thursday, Aug. 1, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Rams | Jared Goff continuing to develop
Los Angeles Rams QB Jared Goff ‘continues to get stronger physically,’ according to Yahoo! Sports’ Charles Robinson. Head coach Sean McVay told Robinson that Goff is ‘more twitchy in his upper body’ and ‘knows the offense to the point of adding his own stamps to it.’
Rams | Light shed on Darrell Henderson’s role?
Los Angeles Rams RB Darrell Henderson is expected to be utilized in the same kind of ‘flexible mismatch’ role Chris Thompson assumed when head coach Sean McVay was the offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins.
Dolphins | Miami parts with Pat Flaherty
Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Pat Flaherty was fired and replaced by analyst Dave DeGuglielmo on Monday, July 29.
Bengals | John Ross likely sidelined two weeks
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross (hamstring) could ‘possibly’ miss two weeks with a ‘hamstring issue,’ according to Bengals.com’s Geoff Hobson.
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott headed to Mexico?
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott is reportedly set to spend some time in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, as he continues his holdout, according to 105.3 The Fan’s Kevin Turner. Elliott notably worked out in Cabo during his six-game suspension in 2017.
Saints | Alfred Morris visiting New Orleans
Free-agent RB Alfred Morris (49ers) is reportedly meeting with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, July 29.
Buccaneers | Orion Stewart done for the season
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Orion Stewart (knee) suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee Sunday, July 28, and is out for the rest of the season.
Panthers | Christian McCaffrey to play less in 2019?
Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey came off the field for only 22 plays prior to Week 17 last season, and offensive coordinator Norv Turner seemed to suggest he wants to be ‘smarter’ about how much McCaffrey is used going forward.
Panthers | Curtis Samuel praised for route-running
Carolina Panthers WR Curtis Samuel is ‘becoming an outstanding route runner,’ according to offensive coordinator Norv Turner.
Footballguys View: Samuel has been rounds behind DJ Moore in ADP even though their production was similar down the stretch last year and the draft capital expended wasn’t that different. The steady drumbeat of these kinds of news items could change that.