The Denver Broncos will decide after the NFL Draft if they will pick up the fifth-year option on WR Courtland Sutton’s rookie contract for the 2022 season, according to general manager George Paton, who had previously expressed interest in keeping him with the organization for ‘a long time.’ A final decision needs to be made by May 3, and if the option is declined, Sutton will become a free agent after the 2021 season.
Broncos | Bradley Chubb contract decision coming soon
The Denver Broncos will decide after the NFL Draft if they will pick up the fifth-year option on LB Bradley Chubb’s rookie contract for the 2022 season, according to general manager George Paton, who had previously expressed interest in keeping him with the organization for ‘a long time.’ A final decision needs to be made by May 3, and if the option is declined, Chubb will become a free agent after the 2021 season.
NFL | Najee Harris an elusive back
Alabama RB Najee Harris forced 100 missed tackles in 2020, giving him 21 more than any other player in college football.
NFL | Ja’Marr Chase tough to tackle
Louisiana State WR Ja’Marr Chase averaged 4.1 yards after contact per reception for his career, the highest mark among Power 5 receivers over the past decade.
NFL | Zach Wilson among best at improvising
Brigham Young QB Zach Wilson’s 9.43 yards per attempt on throws outside the pocket in 2020 ranked second among players with at least 50 attempts.
Lions | Detroit willing to move pick
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes said their have ‘been discussions’ about trading the No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. ‘At 7, we do have a cluster of players that we’re comfortable with picking, but at the same time we will be very prepared and also willing to move in either direction,’ Holmes said.
NFL | Carson Green receiving interest
Texas A&M OT Carson Green has had virtual meetings with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts during the pre-draft process. He has also met with the New York Giants twice during the process.
NFL | Several teams met with Isaiah McDuffie
Boston College LB Isaiah McDuffie has had multiple virtual meetings with the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots during the pre-draft process.
Jets | NYJ may move up in draft
New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas said he is open to moving up in the 2021 NFL Draft if a player the team covets is available. Douglas said he has talked with some teams about the possibility of trading up if needed.
Dolphins | Miami interested in Joseph Ossai
Texas DE Joseph Ossai has received significant interest from the Miami Dolphins during the pre-draft process.