Seattle Seahawks DE Branden Jackson signed his restricted free-agent tender Tuesday, April 21.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Rams | Josh Reynolds has confidence of management
Los Angeles Rams WR Josh Reynolds received a positive review from head coach Sean McVay Tuesday, April 21, when McVay called the recent trade of WR Brandin Cooks ‘a big vote of confidence’ for Reynolds. ‘We just feel he’s a capable starting receiver,’ McVay said.
Cowboys | Jerry Jones talks trading No. 17 pick
Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Tuesday, April 21, the team is unlikely to trade the No. 17 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft for a veteran player after rumors surrounding New York Jets S Jamal Adams tied him to the Cowboys. A source told NFL Network’s Jane Slater the safety ‘just wasn’t top of mind right now.’
NFL | Pro coordinators talk Jalen Reagor
TCU WR Jalen Reagor could be a first-round draft choice, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. ‘He’s a really good player,’ an NFC coordinator told Pelissero. ‘He played with possibly one of the worst college football quarterbacks I’ve ever seen in my life. That makes his film pretty bad.’ Another coordinator expressed similar sentiments, stating, ‘The Reagor kid is interesting because his quarterback play was so atrocious. It’s hard to put that on him. But he wasn’t consistent, either. He’s got return ability, too, so that’s where he separates himself a little bit.’
NFL | Robert Hunt a contender for Round 1?
Louisiana OL Robert Hunt could emerge as a contender for being chosen in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. ‘He’s interesting, because he’s a big, massive kid,’ an AFC coordinator told Pelissero. ‘He’s probably a guard and probably going to be a good guard. The hard part is he missed (seven) games with a groin. That’s where you’re a little concerned about, can he hold up? ‘Cause he’s physically not developed enough. He is a good player. He’s a mean, nasty dude, too.’ Hunt started 45 games at three positions (left guard, left tackle and right tackle) over four collegiate seasons. ‘Good player. Probably more of a right tackle/guard combo guy,’ an AFC scout said. ‘I would see [him as] more of a Day 2 guy — but tackles go.’
NFL | Julian Okwara a clear first-round pick?
Notre Dame DE/OLB Julian Okwara (leg) could be chosen in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, ‘I already counted him to be a clear 1,’ an NFC personnel director told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. ‘He’s a bright kid and he’s got other interests. But I think, athletically, he can run and bend like no one else coming off the corner.’ A different NFC executive said, ‘You just question his wiring. I would say he’s a lesser version of (Penn State edge Yetur) Gross-Matos in that they’re both athletes and neither one of them play through people. Work the edges, finesse, use their length. How much dog do either one of them have in them?’
NFL | Cole Kmet drawing praise as draft nears
Notre Dame TE Cole Kmet (hamstring) could be a late first-round pick or an early second-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to one AFC coach. ‘Big dude, can catch, knows how to use his body. He’s probably one of the top inline Y’s in the last couple years. Super smart. High character in every way,’ the unnamed coach told NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. ‘He’s not dynamic as a receiver. But he’s a really big man that plays a physical style of football,’ an unnamed NFC executive said. ‘He wins contested catches. He’s strong after the catch. He’s not elusive, and neither really was Gronk. I’m not saying they’re the same player, but the physicality with which Cole plays — and granted, he hasn’t played a lot of football, it’s really this year and a little bit of last year — I could see his play style being really intriguing to guys.’
Bears | Adam Shaheen available for trade
Chicago Bears TE Adam Shaheen is available for trade leading up to the NFL draft.
Raiders | P.J. Hall up for grabs
Las Vegas Raiders DT P.J. Hall is available for trade leading up to the NFL draft.
Colts | Malik Hooker available
Indianapolis Colts FS Malik Hooker is available for trade, according to sources.