Minnesota Vikings RB Alexander Mattison averaged a broken tackle once every 9.1 carries on his 100 rushing attempts in 2019 – good for the eighth-best mark in the league among qualified rushers.
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Raiders | Josh Jacobs produced after contact in 2019
Las Vegas Raiders RB Josh Jacobs ranked fifth in the league with 683 yards rushing after contact in 2019. He was also one of only six players with at least 200 carries to average a broken tackle at least once every 10 rushing attempts (9.3).
Cowboys | Tony Pollard hard to corral
Dallas Cowboys RB Tony Pollard was credited with 10 broken tackles on 86 rushing attempts in 2019, joining Malcolm Brown as the only players with fewer than 100 carries to break at least 10 tackles.
Rams | Malcolm Brown a load to bring down
Los Angeles Rams RB Malcolm Brown was credited with 10 broken tackles on 69 rushing attempts in 2019, joining Tony Pollard as the only players with fewer than 100 carries to break at least 10 tackles.
Raiders | Derek Carr was under pressure in 2019
Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr was hurried 67 times in 2019 – tied with Carson Wentz for the second-highest total in the league.
Eagles | Carson Wentz felt some heat last season
Philadelphia Eagles QB Carson Wentz was hurried 67 times in 2019 – tied with Derek Carr for the second-highest total in the league.
Cowboys | Dallas takes flier on Aldon Smith
Free-agent DE/LB Aldon Smith (Raiders) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, April 1. Smith has not played in the league since 2017. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Seahawks | Seattle still interested in Jadeveon Clowney
Free-agent DE/LB Jadeveon Clowney (Seahawks) is still an option for the Seattle Seahawks even though they signed DE Benson Mayowa.
Seahawks | Benson Mayowa contract update
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Benson Mayowa (Raiders) signed a one-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth $3 million, according to a source. The deal could be worth as much as $4 million with incentives.
Seahawks | Seattle signing Benson Mayowa
Free-agent DE Benson Mayowa (Raiders) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, April 1, according to his agent. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.