LSU WR Justin Jefferson is expected to be a target of the Denver Broncos in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to James Palmer of NFL Network Thursday, April 16.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Panthers | Christian McCaffrey on historic pace
Carolina Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey has gained 5,443 yards from scrimmage through his age-23 season to rank first all-time among players through that age. Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott (5th) and Atlanta Falcons RB Todd Gurley (7th) are the only other active players from the top 10.
Texans | Trust in Brandin Cooks’ health
Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks’ recent concussions aren’t expected to be an issue in 2020 or beyond, according to head coach/general manager Bill O’Brien Thursday, April 16. ‘Not to get into the details, but we feel really good at where Brandin’s at, relative to his health,’ O’Brien said. ‘We really can’t wait to start coaching him.’
NFL | Zack Moss making calls
Utah RB Zack Moss had teleconference meetings with the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He’d previously met with the Bus and Lions at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Raiders | Two RFAs back with Las Vegas
Las Vegas Raiders QB Nathan Peterman and OT David Sharpe signed their restricted free-agent tenders Thursday, April 16. Neither player received an offer sheet.
Raiders | Three Raiders sign tenders
Las Vegas Raiders K Daniel Carlson, DB D.J. Killings and DB Dallin Leavitt signed their exclusive rights free-agent tenders Thursday, April 16.
Browns | Khadarel Hodge signs tender
Cleveland Browns WR Khadarel Hodge officially signed his exclusive rights free-agent tender Thursday, April 16.
Chargers | Hunter Henry officially signs tag
Los Angeles Chargers TE Hunter Henry officially signed his franchise tag for the 2020 season Thursday, April 16.
Chargers | Hunter Henry could be safety blanket for Tyrod Taylor
With veteran QB Tyrod Taylor expected to be the Los Angeles Chargers QB1 entering the season, he may need to rely more on TE Hunter Henry according to Jeff Miller, of the LA Times, as he adjusts to being a starting quarterback again. Taylor has been a backup for the most part the past two seasons, throwing just seven passes in the regular season dating back to Week 4 of 2018. Henry missed four games with injury last season, but still had 55 receptions for 652 yards and five touchdowns.
Steelers | Four sign with PIT
Free-agent OT Anthony Coyle (Falcons), CB Breon Borders (Redskins), C John Keenoy (Vikings) and CB Arrion Springs (Chargers) signed undisclosed deals with the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday, April 16.