New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees dealt with more injuries than were previously known as, according to a post from his wife on Instagram, the veteran played with a torn rotator cuff and a torn fascia in his foot. Those are in addition to the 11 broken ribs and collapsed lung that were previously reported. Brees is expected to retire during the offseason, though he has not made that official, yet.
Monthly Archives: January 2021
Steelers | Pittsburgh could move on from JuJu Smith-Schuster
The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to let WR JuJu Smith-Schuster ‘walk’ in free agency, in the opinion of ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, who notes the team’s cap issues and presence of WRs Chase Claypool, Diontae Johnson and James Washington on the roster.
Bears | Anthony Miller on his way out of Chicago?
Chicago Bears WR Anthony Miller was warned not to get involved with New Orleans Saints CB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson ahead of the team’s Wild Card matchup but ended up getting ejected from the game, which team chairman George McCaskey had a ‘problem’ with. That’s ‘bad news’ for Miller’s future with the team, according to the Chicago Sun-Times’ Patrick Finley, who noted that Miller has just one year left on his contract.
Colts | Indianapolis works out seven
The Indianapolis Colts worked out free agents WRs Marcell Ateman, Chris Finke, Kendrick Murphy, Darrius Shepherd and Jordan Suell, QB Brian Lewerke and DT Robert Nkemdiche on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
NFL | Doug Marrone headed back to college
Former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone agreed to become the new offensive line coach at the University of Alabama on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Cardinals | Budda Baker no stranger to quarterbacks
Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker has posted 46 quarterback pressures since the start of the 2017 season – the second-highest total of any defensive back over that span – according to Pro Football Focus.
Seahawks | Jamal Adams brings the heat
Seattle Seahawks S Jamal Adams has posted 78 quarterback pressures since the start of the 2017 season – 32 more than any other defensive back over that span – according to Pro Football Focus.
Packers | AJ Dillon gets some work in Wednesday
Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon (quad) was limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Steelers | Hank Fraley set to meet with PIT on Thursday
Detroit Lions offensive line coach Hank Fraley is scheduled to interview for the same position with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, Jan. 21.
NFL | NFCCG features two of the best corners
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Carlton Davis (37) and Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander (30) rank first and second, respectively, in the league in most forced incompletions since the start of the 2019 season, according to Pro Football Focus.