Philadelphia Eagles TE Zach Ertz reportedly has ‘six or seven teams in the running’ for his services – including the Indianapolis Colts – and there is a belief he will be traded during draft weekend, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
Monthly Archives: April 2021
NFL | Injury history a concern for Azeez Ojulari
Georgia DE/LB Azeez Ojulari was reportedly red-flagged for a degenerative lower leg condition during recent combine medicals in Indianapolis, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
NFL | Rashawn Slater’s injury history not a big deal
Northwestern OT Rashawn Slater has dealt with back issues throughout his playing career, but they reportedly are ‘not enough of a concern to hurt his draft stock’ after they were looked into during recent combine medicals in Indianapolis, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
Eagles | Kwity Paye destined for Philly?
Michigan DE/LB Kwity Paye is viewed as a younger version of Brandon Graham and a player the Philadelphia Eagles could be interested in drafting at No. 12 overall in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Bears | Roquan Smith’s option picked up
Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith had his fifth-year team option exercised Tuesday, April 27.
Steelers | Minkah Fitzpatrick’s option picked up
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Minkah Fitzpatrick had his fifth-year team option exercised Tuesday, April 27.
49ers | Jimmy Garoppolo to get moved during draft?
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo’s future with the 49ers is reportedly now seen as ‘bleak,’ and San Francisco is expected to make a ‘major effort’ to trade him before or during the 2021 NFL Draft, according to 105.7 The Fan’s Jason La Canfora.
Footballguys View: The 49ers moved up to no.3 overall in the draft so they could get their quarterback of the future. Garoppolo is there for now but if the team finds a willing trade partner, then he’s gone. Deals get done at deadlines, but the 49ers have time to work the phones over the next couple of days.
Dolphins | Robert Hunt set to move inside
Miami Dolphins OT Robert Hunt is expected to move to right guard after the team traded OL Ereck Flowers to the Washington Football Team on Tuesday, April 27.
Dolphins | Penei Sewell in Miami’s plans?
Oregon OT Penei Sewell is a ‘possibility’ to be drafted at No. 6 overall by the Miami Dolphins, according to a source via the Miami Herald’s Adam Beasley.
Packers | David Bakhtiari ahead of schedule
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers OT David Bakhtiari (knee) is way ahead of schedule from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst.