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Broncos | Sean Payton gives Pat Bryant favorable comp Wed Apr 30, 12:03 AM
Denver Broncos third-round draft choice WR Pat Bryant has 'so many things about his game that reminded me of (Michael) Thomas,' head coach Sean Payton told reporters on Saturday, April 26.'We try to find comps. There were so many things about his game that reminded me of (Michael) Thomas. With respect to Mike who became ... I mean, holy cow. You don't ever want to put pressure on a rookie like that, we're just talking about traits. But really explosive off the line of scrimmage, he's very competitive, very tough,' Payton said.
Footballguys view: As USA Today suggests, that's quite a glowing endorsement, and a player who certainly sounds worthy of a third-round pick. Thomas was named the NFL's Offensive Player of the Year in 2019, and he earned two first-team All-Pro selections and three Pro Bowl nods with the New Orleans Saints. He twice led the NFL in receptions during his time in Payton's offense. Still, with Courtland Sutton already commanding the majority of targets and offseason additions Evan Engram and RJ Harvey in the mix, Bryant might have a hard time getting targets. |
Undrafted free-agent WR Darius Lassiter (Brigham Young) and WR Dorian Singer (Utah) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, April 29.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Bo Melton, P Daniel Whelan and RB Emanuel Wilson signed their exclusive rights free-agent tenders on Tuesday, April 29.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Taylor Morin (Wake Forest) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract Monday, April 28, with the Philadelphia Eagles. Undrafted free-agents WR Ife Adeyi (Sam Houston State) and WR Nahsir Morgan Sr. (Delaware Valley) were invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agents QB Ben Wooldridge (Louisiana), RB Lan Larison (UC Davis), WR Efton Chism III (Eastern Washington), and WR Jeremiah Webb (South Alabama) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts Monday, April 28, with the New England Patriots.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Tyrone Broden (Arkansas) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract Monday, April 28, with the Seattle Seahawks. Undrafted free-agent WR Joey Hobert (Texas State) was invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agents RB Josh Williams (LSU) and WR Garrett Greene (West Virginia) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract Monday, April 28, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Undrafted free-agents QB Jordan McCloud (Texas State), RB Tyler Echeverry (Mount Union), WR Dino Tomlin (Boston College) were invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Dymere Miller (Rutgers) agreed to terms on undisclosed contract Monday, April 28, with the New York Jets.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Redd Douglas (Findlay) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract Monday, April 28, with the New York Giants. Undrafted free-agent WR Ja'Khi Douglas (Florida State) and WR Landon Ruggieri (Bryant) were invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Jacoby Jones (UCF) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract Monday, April 28, with the Washington Commanders. Undrafted free-agent QB Collin Schlee (Virginia Tech) was invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agents RB Nate Noel (Missouri), WR A.J. Henning (Northwestern), WR Andrew Armstrong (Arkansas), WR Monaray Baldwin (Baylor), and WR Theo Wease (Missouri) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts Monday, April 28, with the Miami Dolphins. Undrafted free-agent QB Brett Gabbert (Miami) was invited to join on a tryout basis.
Link to storyDetroit Lions WR Antoine Green was waived on Tuesday, April 29.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Marquez Callaway was released on Tuesday, April 29. The Buccaneers also waived CB Dallis Flowers, LB Daniel Grzesiak and WR Tanner Knue.
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Undrafted free-agent WR Montorie Foster Jr. (Michigan State) will participate in the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Derwin Burgess Jr. (Georgia Southern) has been invited to participate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) has received an unrestricted free agent tender from the Cleveland Browns and will receive a one-year contract from the Browns worth $3.428 million if he does not sign with another team.
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Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Cleveland Browns Monday, April 28, according to sources. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: The Steelers made Johnson a third-round pick in 2019, and he has 424 receptions for 4,738 yards and 28 touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowls honors in 2021 with his lone 1,000-yard season and a career-high eight touchdowns. But over the past year, Johnson has bounced between four teams. He began last season with the Panthers, who traded him to the Ravens. Baltimore later waived him after a suspension stemming from his refusal to enter a Dec. 1 game against the Eagles. The Texans claimed him on Dec. 23, but released him during the postseason. In total, Johnson appeared for three teams in 2024, recording 33 receptions for 375 yards and three touchdowns. Although the Browns' depth chart at wide receiver remains thin, expectations for Johnson should be tempered. |
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Free-agent WR Diontae Johnson (Browns) recently met with the Cleveland Browns.
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Free-agent WR Robert Woods (Texans) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, April 28, worth $2 million, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Woods spent the last two seasons with the Texans and caught 60 passes for 629 yards and a touchdown in 29 regular season games. He also had four catches for 39 yards in the playoffs. DK Metcalf and George Pickens are at the top of the receiver depth chart in Pittsburgh. Calvin Austin, Roman Wilson, Scotty Miller, and Ben Skowronek are also on hand. As Profootballtalk.com noted, we still don't know who their quarterback will be. Still, word from Steelers owner Art Rooney II over the weekend suggested Aaron Rodgers will be making his decision about joining the Steelers sooner rather than later. |
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Las Vegas Raiders WR Ramel Keyton, DT Tyler Manoa, LB Kana'i Mauga, LB Jackson Mitchell and RB Isaiah Spiller were waived Friday, April 25.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Amari Cooper (Bills) is being considered by the Dallas Cowboys as a possible option to sign this offseason, according to a source.
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Undrafted free-agent WR Dino Tomlin (Boston College) will participate in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) is meeting with the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 28, but no deal is close at this point, according to general manager Brandon Beane.
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New England Patriots C Jake Andrews, DE Marcus Harris, WR JaQuae Jackson, LB Titus Leo, S Mark Perry and TE Giovanni Ricci were released Monday, April 28.
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Undrafted free-agent RB Elijah Young (Western Kentucky), RB Qualan Jones (Stephen F. Austin), WR Elijhah Badger (Florida) and WR Mac Dalena (Fresno State) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss), WR Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian), WR Coleman Owen (Ohio) and WR Landon Parker (Troy) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Jordan Waters (North Carolina State), WR Brennan Presley (Oklahoma State) and TE Anthony Torres (Toledo) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Ulysses Bentley IV (Ole Miss), WR Blayne Taylor (Abilene Christian), WR Coleman Owen (Ohio) and WR Landon Parker (Troy) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Amar Johnson (South Dakota State), RB Jalen White (Georgia Southern) and WR Julian Fleming (Penn State) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Anthony Tyus III (Ohio) and WR Jakobie Keeney-James (Massachusetts) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Detroit Lions on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Jamoi Hayes (Cincinnati) and TE Kole Taylor (West Virginia) agreed to terms on undisclosed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Tyler Lockett (Seahawks) officially signed a one-year contract worth a reported $4 million with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, April 28. The deal is reportedly worth up to $6 million with incentives.
Footballguys view: Lockett joins the Titans after spending the past 10 seasons with the Seahawks, where he ranks second in team history in receptions (661), receiving yards (8,594), and receiving touchdowns (61). Lockett, who turns 33 in September, will be part of a revamped receiving corps with the Titans. Over the weekend, the Titans drafted receivers Chimere Dike (Florida) and Elic Ayomanor (Stanford) in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Back in March, the team signed veteran receiver Van Jefferson in free agency. Those players will join returners Calvin Ridley, Treylon Burks, Mason Kinsey, Bryce Oliver, Jha'Quan Jackson, Colton Dowell, James Proche II, and Tay Martin. |
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Free-agent WR Elijah Moore (Browns) is visiting the Buffalo Bills Monday, April 28.
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Undrafted free-agent WRs Jahdae Walker (Texas A&M) and JP Richardson (TCU) signed with the Chicago Bears on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Kobe Hudson (Central Florida) was signed by the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyMississippi State WR Kelly Akharaiyi and Virginia Tech WR Stephen Gosnell signed undrafted free-agent contracts with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyVirginia Tech QB Collin Schlee, Baylor WR Ketron Jackson Jr. and Wyoming PK John Hoyland received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday, April 26.
Link to storyWestern Kentucky WR Kisean Johnson signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyUniversity of Albany WR Seven McGee received an invite to rookie mini-camp from the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, April 26.
Link to storyNorth Carolina Central WR Joaquin Davis signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Denver Broncos on Sunday, April 27.
Link to storyBaylor WR Hal Presley signed an undrafted free-agent contract with the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, April 27
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Logan Collier (North Alabama) has been invited to the Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Jack Studer (Wisconsin - LaCrosse) received an invite to the Green Bay Packers' rookie minicamp.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Jimmy Horn Jr. could begin his career as a 'return specialist,' according to a Jordan Reid of ESPN.com.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Ife Adeyi (Sam Houston State) received an invite to the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie minicamp, according to a source.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Hunter Renfrow (Raiders) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, April 27.
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Undrafted free-agent WR Sam Brown Jr. (Miami) has accepted an invitation to participate in the Miami Dolphins rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent RB Corey Kiner (Cincinnati) and WR Isaiah Neyor (Nebraska) agreed to terms with the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, April 27. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Antwane Wells (Mississippi), WR Jordan Bly (Gardner-Webb) and TE Jermaine Terry (Oregon State) have agreed to terms with the New York Giants. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Cam Camper (Boise State), TE Patrick Herbert (Oregon), J.J. Jones (North Carolina) and WR Eli Pancol (Duke) agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, April 27. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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