Updating a previous story, Miami Dolphins G Ereck Flowers and a seventh-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft were traded to the Washington Football Team in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2021 draft, the team announced Wednesday, April 28.
Lions | Detroit moves on from Hunter Bryant
Detroit Lions TE Hunter Bryant (undisclosed) was waived with a non-football injury designation Wednesday, April 28.
Seahawks | K.J. Wright, Seattle open to reunion
Free-agent LB K.J. Wright (Seahawks) recently met with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, and it appears the team interested in bringing him back.
Packers | Rashod Bateman of interest to Green Bay?
University of Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman has spent a fair amount of time during the pre-draft process with the Green Bay Packers, who are among several teams to do a lot of research on him, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Footballguys View: The Packers should finally draft a wide receiver for Aaron Rodgers this year in the first round. Last year, in the greatest wide receiver class in NFL history, the Packers selected quarterback Jordan Love in the first round. Bateman would make a lot of sense for them. He is a savvy route runner and knows how to set up defenders to create separation. While not the quickest or the fastest, Bateman is not afraid of contact or catching passes over the middle of the field.
49ers | Tom Compton staying put
San Francisco 49ers OG Tom Compton signed a one-year contract to remain with the team Wednesday, April 28. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Broncos | Denver QBs folded under pressure last year
Denver Broncos QB Drew Lock led the league with eight interceptions on throws under pressure in 2020, according to Pro Football Focus. New Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater – then a member of the Carolina Panthers – was second in the league with seven.
Colts | Quenton Nelson’s has option picked up
Indianapolis Colts OG Quenton Nelson had his fifth-year team option exercised Wednesday, April 28.
Football Team | Washington eyeing Trevon Moehrig?
Texas Christian University S Trevon Moehrig is expected to be the first safety selected in the 2021 NFL Draft and is ‘a possibility’ to go to the Washington Football Team with the 19th overall pick if Washington doesn’t trade up, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Patriots | New England setting its sights on Justin Fields?
Ohio State QB Justin Fields may be a target in a trade-up scenario for the New England Patriots, according to a report by the Athletic’s Jeff Howe. Per Howe, the Patriots have reportedly spoken to the Atlanta Falcons about the No. 4 overall selection, which serves as a ‘strong indication they’ve found conviction with at least one of the top five quarterback prospects, and ‘word is that they think highly’ of Fields.
Lions | Frank Ragnow’s option picked up
Detroit Lions C Frank Ragnow had his fifth-year team option exercised Wednesday, April 28.