Jacksonville Jaguars DE Yannick Ngakoue stressed his desire to be traded again Tuesday, April 7. ‘(Talks on a long-term contract) kind of broke off,’ he said. ‘Everything happens for a reason, and not everything lasts forever. Things come to an end, and it’s time for me to move on to the next chapter of my career. And I’m forever thankful for what Jacksonville has brought to me and my family, but it’s time to move on.’ Ngakoue added he wants to be traded to a team with a ‘great culture.’
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Jets | James Burgess officially signs
New York Jets LB James Burgess was officially re-signed Tuesday, April 7. The team did not disclose the terms of the deal, but it was previously reported to be a one-year deal.
Redskins | Washington chased Amari Cooper in free agency
Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera said Tuesday, April 7, the team pursued Dallas Cowboys WR Amari Cooper in free agency. ‘Amari is somebody that we chased and we chased very hard. … We would have loved to have him.’
Footballguys View: Washington is looking for help at the wide receiver position, and they may address the position in the 2020 NFL draft. They need a partner in the WR corps to go along with Terry McLaurin.
Redskins | Chase Young headed to Washington?
Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera insinuated Tuesday, April 7, the team plans on selecting Ohio State DE Chase Young in the 2020 NFL Draft, according to JP Finlay of NBC Sports Washington.
Footballguys View: Zero surprise here. Young is arguably the best player in the draft, and the only reason he’ll be on the board with the no.2 overall pick is because the Bengals are likely to go Joe Burrow first. We think Young is basically a new version of Khalil Mack.
Falcons | Todd Gurley still awaiting physical
Atlanta Falcons RB Todd Gurley (knee) has yet to take or pass his physical, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff Tuesday, April 7.
Footballguys View: Dimitroff said he feels good about Gurley’s ability to pass the test. If Gurley is healthy and can regain his previous form, the Falcons just got a bargain on a one-year ‘prove it’ deal.
Redskins | Coaches excited about Logan Thomas
Washington Redskins TE Logan Thomas has tight ends coach Pete Hoener excited about his smarts, savvy and athletic ability, according to head coach Ron Rivera Tuesday, April 7.
NFL | Brandon Aiyuk undergoes surgery
Arizona State WR Brandon Aiyuk (abdomen) opted for surgery to repair a core muscle, sources said Tuesday, April 7. The procedure was performed by Dr. William Meyers. Aiyuk decided to have the surgery now given the lack of organized team activities.
Eagles | Alshon Jeffery was shopped
Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery was actively shopped after the team guaranteed his 2020 salary last season. Jeffery found out that he was on the market and was troubled by the mixed messages he had received from the team, a source close to the receiver said.
Footballguys View: There wouldn’t be much of a market for Jeffery’s services (obviously) due to his salary and difficulty staying healthy. We’ll see if Jeffery can stay healthy in 2020 and perform up to his potential. Expect the Eagles to select a wide receiver at some point, likely with a premium pick, in the 2020 NFL draft.
Chiefs | Sammy Watkins turned it on late
Kansas City Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins averaged 96 yards receiving in three playoff contests in 2019 after averaging 51.8 receiving yards in 13 regular-season outings.
Colts | Marlon Mack a ghost in the passing game
Indianapolis Colts RB Marlon Mack managed only three catches (four targets) for 14 yards in his final six games after producing 11 catches (13 targets) for 68 yards in his first eight outings.