Houston Texans LB Jadeveon Clowney will not get a deal done before the deadline Monday, July 15, for franchise tag players to sign long-term contracts.
Monthly Archives: July 2019
49ers | Robbie Gould strikes deal
San Francisco 49ers PK Robbie Gould agreed to a long-term deal before the deadline for franchise tag players Monday, July 15. The deal is a two-year, $10.5 million fully guaranteed deal with an option clause that can turn it into a four-year, $19 million deal with $15 million guaranteed.
Panthers | Jordan Scarlett best backup option?
Carolina Panthers RB Jordan Scarlett slipped to the fifth round in the 2019 NFL Draft due to character concerns from his time at the University of Florida. However, beat writer Brendan Marks suggest Scarlett might be the most talented tailback to back up starting RB Christian McCaffrey.
Patriots | Braxton Berrios an early arrival to camp
New England Patriots WR Braxton Berrios has already arrived at training camp, even though rookies are not scheduled to report until Sunday, July 21, and veterans don’t need to arrive until July 24. He could crack the team’s 53-man roster based on his impressive showing during spring practices and his ability to return punts, according to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com.
Jets | Avery Williamson moving to weak side
New York Jets LB Avery Williamson is expected to move to weakside linebacker, in order to accommodate the team’s offseason acquisition of LB C.J. Mosley, who will take over defensive play-calling.
Eagles | Big role for JJ Arcega-Whiteside?
Philadelphia Eagles WR JJ Arcega-Whiteside ‘made a major case for playing time during the offseason program,’ according to Mike Kaye of NJ.com. ‘He bullied defensive backs, at times, with his leaping ability,’ Kaye said. ‘He is a clear size-strength mismatch in practice.’
Cowboys | DeMarcus Lawrence hopes to be ready for opener
Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) said his main goal is to be ready to play Week 1. He is expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
Chargers | Melvin Gordon hopes to stay with LAC
Los Angeles Chargers RB Melvin Gordon said he hopes to stay with the Chargers but believes it is time for him to receive a lucrative new contract. Gordon indicated he is willing to have a lengthy holdout.
Chiefs | Juan Thornhill should be ready for camp
Kansas City Chiefs S Juan Thornhill (calf) missed the mandatory minicamp because of a calf injury but appears to be on track for the start of training camp.
Cardinals | Larry Fitzgerald to move around
Arizona Cardinals WR Larry Fitzgerald will move around the offensive formation this season so the team can keep defenses honest, according to head coach Kliff Kingsbury.