Arizona Cardinals supplemental draft pick S Jalen Thompson agreed to a four-year deal Wednesday, July 17. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
Falcons | Austin Hooper had robust catch rate
Atlanta Falcons TE Austin Hooper caught 71 of 88 targets last season for an 80.7 percent catch ratio. In comparison, former TE Tony Gonzalez’s best catch ratio was 75 percent in 2012. ‘Hooper, the improvement just keeps getting better,’ Falcons head coach Dan Quinn said. ‘Now, he’s ready to go to another level, and I’m looking forward to seeing him make that growth.’
Footballguys View: Hooper has done a good job of developing his game in the pros. He’s not a seam-ripper or a touchdown hog, but Hooper is consistent with his effort and gets open for QB Matt Ryan. A third-round pick out of Stanford in the 2016 NFL draft, Hooper finished 2018 with 71 catches for 660 yards and four touchdowns. This year, Hooper should be in that low-end TE1 range for Fantasy GMs. His current ADP is TE11 (10.08) in 12-team PPR leagues.
Jaguars | Yannick Ngakoue facing deadline
Jacksonville Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue will have to report to training camp no later than Aug. 5 in order to accrue his fourth season and avoid becoming a restricted free-agent after the season.
Browns | Myles Garrett has stronger arsenal
Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett said that he was limited to a couple of moves at the line under former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, and he feels he has more freedom this year. Garrett was known for using a long-arm technique to create space and neutralize an opposing lineman’s ability to set their feet deep. ‘You can be as strong or fast as you want, but speed chop and power move aren’t always going to work,’ Garrett said. ‘You have to mix up what you’re doing. Sometimes you have to stutter step, sometimes you have to spin inside, you have to run some games. You have to have some freedom to throw different looks at them, and we didn’t always have that.’
Bears | Javon Wims could surprise in 2019
Chicago Bears WR Javon Wims is a player who ‘probably deserves more attention’ after performing well during offseason workouts and appears primed to compete for a role on offense in training camp, according to Larry Mayer of the team’s website.
Titans | Derrick Henry expected to carry heavy load
Tennessee Titans RB Derrick Henry ran for 625 yards and eight touchdowns on 97 carries in five December games last season. New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith intends to ride Henry in 2019, according to Jim Wyatt of the team’s website.
Eagles | Boston Scott in the lead
Philadelphia Eagles RB Boston Scott might be the front runner for the final running back spot on the roster. He is one of the few backs on the roster with punt return experience.
Jaguars | Marqise Lee due back late in preseason
Updating previous reports, Jacksonville Jaguars WR Marqise Lee (knee) isn’t expected to be a full participant until late in the preseason. The best-case scenario is that he is available for Week 1. Lee said he’s ahead of schedule, but the team is taking a conservative approach with his recovery.
Falcons | Grady Jarrett terms
Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons DT Grady Jarrett’s four-year, $68 million deal includes $38 million fully guaranteed and an additional $4.5 million in injury guarantees that become fully guaranteed after one season. He received an $18 million signing bonus and base salaries of $6.5 million, $10.5 million, $13.5 million and $16.5 million. The first two base salaries are fully guaranteed, and his third year includes $4.5 million in guarantees for injury. He has a 2020 option bonus for $3 million that is fully guaranteed.
Steelers | Ryan Switzer working in the slot
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Ryan Switzer is working on playing in the slot this offseason. He figures to battle WR Eli Rogers for repetitions there in training camp.