The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to select a starting-caliber running back in the first two rounds of the NFL Draft. The team views RBs Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland Jr. and Kalen Ballage as backup options but does not believe they are dynamic enough to be considered featured backs.
Rams | Terrell Burgess targeting Week 1
Los Angeles Rams DB Terrell Burgess (ankle) said he will ‘for sure’ be ready for Week 1 of the 2021 season.
Colts | T.J. Carrie re-ups with Indy
Free-agent CB T.J. Carrie (Colts) re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on an undisclosed contract Saturday, April 17, according to a source.
NFL | Jason McCourty mulling options
Free-agent CB Jason McCourty (Patriots) has options, including the New York Giants, according to multiple sources Saturday, April 17.
Falcons | Atlanta sending 3 to Trey Lance pro day
North Dakota State QB and 2021 NFL Draft prospect Trey Lance is holding his second pro day Monday, April 19, and the Atlanta Falcons, who currently hold the draft’s No. 4 overall pick, will send their full allotment of three personnel members to observe. The trio will be different than the three the Falcons sent to Lance’s first pro day, giving them six sets of eyes on the quarterback.
Ravens | Pair sign exclusive-rights tenders
Baltimore Ravens exclusive rights free agents C Trystan Colon-Castillo and LB Kristian Welch signed their tenders on Saturday, April 17, according to the team.
Bengals | Cincy zeroing in on Ja’Marr Chase?
LSU WR and 2021 NFL Draft prospect Ja’Marr Chase is the target of the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 5 overall pick, Bengals beat writer Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer said Saturday, April 17, in a FOX Sports radio interview.
Eagles | Philly looking to move back up?
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is ‘exploring’ a trade that will allow the team to get back into the top 10 of the 2021 NFL Draft, according to a report from The Athletic.
Seahawks | At least three teams expressed interest in Chris Carson
Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson received interest from the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots and New York Jets during free agency earlier this offseason before he ultimately decided to return to the Seahawks.
NFL | Several teams interested in Mike Strachan
Charleston WR Mike Strachan has had virtual meetings with the Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, Washington Football Team, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks.