Missouri RB Larry Rountree showed off ‘soft hands and natural body control as a receiver’ during the first day of Senior Bowl practices, according to Dane Brugler of The Athletic, and Brugler believes Rountree will have a future as a third-down back in the NFL.
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Jaguars | Jags adding Sanjay Lal to staff
Former Seattle Seahawks senior offensive assistant coach Sanjay Lal is joining the coaching staff of the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a source.
Cardinals | Arizona hosted a pair of free agents
Free-agent PK Giorgio Tavecchio (Titans) and free-agent OT Andrew Donnal (Colts) tried out for the Arizona Cardinals in late December.
Vikings | Kyle Rudolph upset about role
Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph said he ‘can’t sign up’ for a limited role again in 2021 and isn’t willing to take a pay cut. ‘I saw where our offense was going,’ Rudolph said. ‘I had like seven or eight catches in the first six games. It was just absurd.’
Giants | Jeremy Pruitt reportedly joining NYG
Updating a previous story, former Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt will be joining the New York Giants coaching staff in an unspecified role on the defensive side of the ball, according to a source Wednesday, Jan. 27.
NFL | Chad Wheeler update
Updating a previous story, free-agent OT Chad Wheeler had three charges filed against him by the King County Prosecutor’s Office Wednesday, Jan. 27. The charges are for first-degree domestic violence assault, domestic violence unlawful imprisonment and resisting arrest. He will be arraigned Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Chargers | Giff Smith staying with Bolts
Los Angeles Chargers defensive line coach Giff Smith will retain his position for the 2021 season, according to new defensive coordinator Renaldo Hill Wednesday, Jan. 27.
NFL | Chad Wheeler arrested
Former Seattle Seahawks OT Chad Wheeler was arrested Monday, Jan. 25, on suspicion of felony domestic violence after being booked into the King County Correctional Facility in Seattle early in the morning of Saturday, Jan. 23, according to court records.
Lions | Anthony Lynn officially hired
Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn was officially hired as the offensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Lions | Mark DeLeone joins staff
Chicago Bears linebackers coach Mark DeLeone was hired by the Detroit Lions for the same position Wednesday, Jan. 27.