Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has yet to sign his exclusive franchise tag and has not been participating in the team’s virtual offseason workout program. But head coach Mike McCarthy says he has little concern about Prescott. ‘He’s involved in a business situation and I have full confidence that he’ll be ready to go,’ McCarthy said on a recent media conference call. ‘… There has been communication. I mean this is the way these business situations go sometimes. You respect that. I have all the confidence it will work out.’
Monthly Archives: May 2020
49ers | George Kittle’s agent aiming high
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle’s agent says he isn’t just aiming for his client to become the league’s highest-paid tight end, perhaps eyeing WR2 money. ‘I don’t care about the tight end market,’ Jack Bechta, told NFL Network recently. ‘I’m being paid to do a George Kittle deal.’
Browns | Dan Saganey promoted
The Cleveland Browns named Dan Saganey as their new director of player personnel Friday, May 29. He had previously served as the team’s pro scouting director.
Packers | Lane Taylor resturctures deal
Green Bay Packers OG Lane Taylor restructured the final year of his current contract Saturday, May 29. He will now receive $1.5 million, including a $100,000 signing bonus. The move has freed up approximately $3 million in salary cap space.
Broncos | Matt Russell promoted
The Denver Broncos named Matt Russell as their new vice president of player personnel Friday, May 29. He had previously served as the team’s college scouting director from 2009 to 2012 and their director of player personnel since then.
Browns | Glenn Cook promoted
The Cleveland Browns promoted Glenn Cook to vice president of player personnel Thursday, May 28. He had previously served as the club’s assistant director of pro scouting and will oversee the pro and college scouting departments in his new role.
Cardinals | Patrick Peterson could sit out 2020 season
Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson said that battling Type 2 diabetes could impact his decision whether or not to play in the 2020 season if the NFL returns to action during the coronavirus pandemic. He said that he would be comfortable playing in such a situation if proper protocols are followed, such as temperature checks and wearing masks and gloves.
Redskins | Kelvin Harmon made strides
Washington Redskins WR Kelvin Harmon had eight receptions for 75 yards in his first six games of 2019 and 22 receptions for 290 yards over his final seven games.
Cowboys | Ezekiel Elliott among leaders in long runs
Dallas Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed for at least 10 yards on 38 carries during the 2019 regular season, which ranked fourth in the NFL.
Browns | Nick Chubb among leaders in long runs
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb rushed for at least 10 yards on 39 carries during the 2019 regular season, which ranked third in the NFL.