Free-agent TE Kelvin Benjamin (Chiefs) spent ‘considerable time’ working with head coach Joe Judge at New York Giants minicamp Saturday, May 15, according to Art Stapleton of The Record. It’s unknown if Benjamin will stay with the team beyond the weekend.
Giants | Nate Ebner expected back with Big Blue
Free-agent S Nate Ebner (Giants) is expected to return to the New York Giants for the 2021 season, according to head coach Joe Judge Saturday, May 15.
Packers | Kurt Benkert signs with Green Bay
Free-agent QB Kurt Benkert (Falcons) signed an undisclosed contract with the Green Bay Packers Saturday, May 15.
Steelers | Pittsburgh signs four rookies
Pittsburgh Steelers DE Isaiahh Loudermilk, LB Quincy Roche, DB Tre Norwood and P Pressley Harvin III all signed four-year rookie contracts Saturday, May 15. Financial terms of the deals weren’t disclosed.
Jaguars | Travis Etienne taking WR reps
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne will take all of his rookie minicamp repetitions at wide receiver, Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer said Saturday, May 15. ‘Worst-case scenario you have a running back that’s elite with receiver skills,’ Meyer said.
Footballguys View: Etienne had 588 receiving yards in 2020, the most of any running back in the FBS. He’s a dynamic runner who can make defenders miss with speed and balance. Etienne has big-play ability and can pick up chunk yards in a hurry. The Jaguars have James Robinson as a lead back, but Etienne will work his way into the mix – either as a running back or receiver.
Ravens | Jacob Breeland dealing with knee issue
Baltimore Ravens TE Jacob Breeland (knee) continues to try and work through an undisclosed knee issue, and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said Saturday, May 15, that the hope is Breeland will be ready for training camp.
Ravens | Rashod Bateman draws praise
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman’s showing in the team’s rookie minicamp so far drew praise from head coach John Harbaugh on Saturday, May 15. ‘Impressions are very positive,’ Harbaugh said during a news conference. ‘He’s a no-nonsense guy, has a nice demeanor about him. He’s a quick learner. He’s everything we thought he would be in terms of the athleticism, the skillset. That’s usually the case, but not always the case. What you see is not always what you get. You don’t know until you get them out there, in really the first rookie minicamp. And I would say that he is as advertised from a talent standpoint.’
Vikings | Kene Nwangwu set to sign
Minnesota Vikings RB Kene Nwangwu on Saturday, May 15, agreed to terms on his rookie contract, and will sign a four-year, $4.23 million deal with a signing bonus of $752,800. He will carry a $848,200 salary cap hit.
Packers | Davante Adams made routes count
Green Bay Packers WR Davante Adams led the league with an average of 2.96 receiving yards per route run in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus data.
Steelers | Najee Harris expecting targets
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris said Saturday, May 15, that the team seems to want to use him in the passing game and even split him out wide as a receiver.