Updating a previous report, free-agent DT DaQuan Jones (Titans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, April 20. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Giants | GM praises Devontae Booker
New York Giants RB Devontae Booker was ‘worth the price’ the team paid in free agency because he is ‘a three-down back’ that ‘only makes the Giants stronger,’ according to general manager Dave Gettleman. New York inked Booker to a two-year contract worth $5.5 million earlier this spring.
Saints | Christian Montano lands with Saints
Free-agent C Christian Montano (Steelers) agreed to a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints Tuesday, April 20. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Buccaneers | Ryan Griffin back to Bucs
Free-agent QB Ryan W. Griffin (Buccaneers) re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tuesday, April 20, on an undisclosed deal.
Steelers | Mike Tomlin extended
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin signed a three-year extension through the 2024 season Tuesday, April 20. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Panthers | DaQuan Jones likely to CAR
Free-agent DT DaQuan Jones (Titans) is visiting the Carolina Panthers Tuesday, April 20, and is likely to sign with them.
NFL | Jordan Reed retires
Free-agent TE Jordan Reed (49ers) announced his retirement Tuesday, April 20.
Ravens | Baltimore intrigued by WR duo in draft
Minnesota WR Rashod Bateman and Louisiana State University WR Terrace Marshall are ‘two talented guys who have versatility’ and ‘two guys we have our eye on,’ according to the Baltimore Ravens director of player personnel Joe Hortiz.
NFL | Alijah Vera-Tucker the next Zach Martin?
Southern California OT Alijah Vera-Tucker allowed two sacks and had two holding penalties over 849 total pass block snaps at left tackle in 2019 and 2020, according to ESPN Stats & Info. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. believes Vera-Tucker is more suited to play guard in the NFL and has all-pro talent that reminds him ‘a little bit’ of Dallas Cowboys OG Zack Martin.
NFL | Michael Carter a big-play dynamo
North Carolina RB Michael Carter led FBS with 18 rushes of at least 20 yards, according to ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.