University of Georgia QB Jamie Newman told ESPN.com’s Brooke Pryor on Wednesday, March 31, that he has talked with the Pittsburgh Steelers ‘quite a bit’ throughout the draft process – including interviews with head coach Mike Tomlin, offensive coordinator Matt Canada and general manager Kevin Colbert.
Bills | Marquel Lee headed to Buffalo
Free-agent LB Marquel Lee (Raiders) signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, March 31. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Falcons | Atlanta showing interest in Kyle Pitts
Florida TE Kyle Pitts told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter that the Atlanta Falcons met with him twice over Zoom before his pro day Wednesday, March 31, and are scheduled to do so again.
Footballguys View: Every team should be interested in Pitts. He’s a super-sized wide receiver who plays tight end and creates nightmares for any defender tasked with covering him. Pitts could step in and start from day 1 in the NFL. He’s a top-5 talent in this draft class, and the Falcons may be eyeing him with the no.4 overall pick.
NFL | Terrance Marshall Jr. shows off at his pro day
Louisiana State University WR Terrace Marshall Jr. posted an unofficial time of 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash at his pro day Wednesday, March 31.
NFL | Ja’Marr Chase drops some jaws at pro day
Louisiana State University WR Ja’Marr Chase ran an unofficial 40-yard time of 4.38 seconds at his pro day Wednesday, March 31. Chase also reportedly recorded a 41-inch vertical jump and an 11-foot broad jump – almost identical numbers to those posted by DK Metcalf (40 1/2, 11-foot-2) and Julio Jones (40 1/2, 11-foot-3) at their respective NFL Combines.
NFL | More on Kyle Pitts’ pro day
Updating a previous report, Florida TE Kyle Pitts checked in at 6-foot-5 and 245 pounds with 10 5/8-inch hands, 33 1/2-inch arms and an 83 3/8-inch wingspan at his pro day Wednesday, March 31.
Steelers | Karl Joseph set to meet with Pittsburgh
Free-agent S Karl Joseph (Browns) is reportedly en route to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers later this week.
Chiefs | Austin Blythe financials
Updating a previous report, free-agent C Austin Blythe (Rams) signed a one-year contract worth $990,000 with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, March 30.
Vikings | Dakota Dozier financials
Updating a previous report, free-agent OL Dakota Dozier (Vikings) signed on a one-year contract worth $1.075 million to return to the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, March 30.
Seahawks | Tyler Lockett signs extension
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett signed a four-year, $69.2 million extension Wednesday, March 31, that includes $37 million guaranteed.
Footballguys View: Coming off his first 100-catch season, Seattle wanted to wrap him up for the foreseeable future. Lockett and D.K. Metcalf give the Seahawks a great 1-2 punch at the wide receiver position. They still want to run the ball as much as possible, and that run-heavy approach does limit the fantasy value for the receivers. Lockett has a current ADP of 5.09 (WR23) in 12-team PPR leagues.