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NFL | Several teams interested in T.Y. Hilton Thu May 19, 05:19 PM
Free-agent WR T.Y. Hilton (Colts) continues to talk with the Indianapolis Colts but has also talked with two other teams, according to The Athletic's Stephen Holder.
| Footballguys view: There's still a chance Hilton sticks with the Colts for another season. He's in no rush to sign, and if other teams are showing interest Hilton might get a little more money than some expect. Hilton could stay with the Colts as a downfield threat for new QB Matt Ryan, although he's not the same player he used to be. |
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NFL | Serious injury for Tarik Cohen Tue May 17, 08:42 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent RB Tarik Cohen (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during his workout Tuesday, May 17.
| Footballguys view: Devastating news for Cohen, who was coming back from an ACL tear in 2020 after not playing last year. This could be it for the diminutive playmaker, which is sad because he peaked at age 23 with over 1000 total yards and eight scores, suggesting the best was yet to come if he had remained healthy. |
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NFL | Tarik Cohen injured during training Tue May 17, 02:16 PM
Free-agent RB Tarik Cohen (Bears) appeared to suffer a significant lower leg injury while training Tuesday, May 17.
| Footballguys view: There has been some speculation from training video posted on social media that he may have torn his right Achilles. Cohen was still trying to get back after a horrific knee injury in 2020 knocked him out of the entire 2021 season. This latest setback could be career threatening. |
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NFL | Jack Crawford retires Tue May 17, 09:41 AM
Free-agent DL Jack Crawford (Cardinals) announced his retirement Tuesday, May 17.
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NFL | Richard Sherman in talks with Amazon Mon May 9, 11:04 AM
Free-agent CB Richard Sherman (Buccaneers) is in talks with Amazon for a key broadcasting role in their programming for this coming season, according to sources. Sherman hasn't ruled out a return to the field, though, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport notes.
| Footballguys view: Sherman is a no-nonsense guy who could bring a lot to the table in broadcasting. With Amazon getting into broadcasting NFL games, they need to do something to set themselves apart - and hiring a guy like Sherman would do that. |
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NFL | Earl Thomas in trouble again Sat May 7, 11:16 AM
Free-agent FS Earl Thomas (Ravens) has a warrant issued for his arrest in Austin, Texas, for allegedly violating a court protective order by sending threatening messages to a woman about her and her children.
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NFL | Calvin Jackson to work out for teams Fri May 6, 06:21 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Calvin Jackson Jr. (Washington State) is scheduled to participate in the New York Jets rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis, according to a source. He is also scheduled to try out for the Miami Dolphins next weekend.
Link to story NFL | Four teams could be options for Malik Willis Fri Apr 29, 04:22 PM
Liberty QB Malik Willis could be a possible target for the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions during the second day of the 2022 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story NFL | Three show most interest in Malik Willis Thu Apr 28, 06:51 PM
Liberty QB Malik Willis received consistent interest from the Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, according to Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze.
Link to story NFL | Jermaine Johnson met with multiple teams Thu Apr 28, 05:12 PM
Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson met with the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Sauce Gardner confident Thu Apr 28, 11:39 AM
Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner said Wednesday, April 27, at an NFL charity: 'I feel like I'm the chosen one. I feel like I'm the best in the draft,' Gardner said. 'There's no doubt about it. There's no way I can be a bust. That shouldn't even be an option.'
Link to story NFL | Sean Payton near TV deal Thu Apr 28, 11:01 AM
Former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton is nearing a deal to be a studio analyst for FOX Sports. Payton would be on 'FOX NFL Kickoff' and would contribute to 'FOX NFL Sunday.'
Link to story NFL | Joey Blount adding visits Wed Apr 27, 10:03 PM
Virginia S Joey Blount has visited with the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals, according to a league source.
Link to story NFL | Teams checking on Marquis Hayes Wed Apr 27, 09:59 PM
Oklahoma OG Marquis Hayes has met with 22 of the NFL's 32 offensive line coaches, and he has had virtual meetings with the Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens, according to a league source.
Link to story NFL | DeAngelo Malone gaining interest Wed Apr 27, 09:49 PM
Western Kentucky LB DeAngelo Malone has visited with the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Denver Broncos, and Atlanta Falcons, and he has had private workouts with the Buffalo Bills, Colts and Cincinnati Bengals, according to a league source. He also had Zoom meetings with the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
Link to story NFL | Kaiir Elam gaining momentum Wed Apr 27, 04:24 PM
Florida CB Kaiir Elam could be the third or fourth cornerback selected during the 2022 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.
Link to story NFL | Jermaine Johnson to be selected early? Wed Apr 27, 04:23 PM
Florida State DE Jermaine Johnson has a chance to be selected in the top 10 picks in the 2022 NFL Draft, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Link to story NFL | George Pickens reveals teams with most interest Wed Apr 27, 02:28 PM
Georgia WR George Pickens believes he'll be drafted somewhere between pick Nos. 25 and 45. He also revealed the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals are among the teams that have done the most homework on him.
| Footballguys view: Pickens has WR1 ability in the pros. However, he missed 11 games in 2021 due to a knee injury so any team who selects him will have to hope he can return to pre-injury form. Pickens has good ball-tracking ability and can win in the air. He should be a second-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. |
NFL | James Cook had several top-30 visits Wed Apr 27, 02:24 PM
Georgia RB James Cook had top-30 visits with the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens.
| Footballguys view: Cook is one of the most exciting running backs in this draft class when you're talking change-of-pace players. The younger brother of superstar Dalvin Cook (Vikings), James Cook lacks the size and inside rushing ability to be more than a part-time player. However, teams who know how to use his ability in space and as a receiving back should get a playmaker at the pro level. Cook should be a mid-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. |
NFL | Evan Neal cleared by majority of teams Tue Apr 26, 01:56 PM
Updating a previous report, Alabama OT Evan Neal isn't drawing medical concerns from the majority of teams, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports. It was recently reported Neal failed medical exams with multiple teams, leading to them taking him off their draft boards.
Link to story NFL | Evan Neal, other prospects have medical concerns Tue Apr 26, 01:03 PM
Alabama OT Evan Neal, Central Michigan OT Bernhard Raimann, Clemson WR Justyn Ross and Penn State CB Tariq Castro-Fields all failed medical exams with multiple teams, leading to Neal and Raimann being taken off draft boards, per sources. Neal did, however, receive a passing grade from other teams. Out of respect for their medical privacy, the specifics of each player's medical issues were not disclosed.
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NFL | Teams not concerned with Jameson Williams' injury Mon Apr 25, 02:33 PM
Alabama WR Jameson Williams (knee) isn't likely to slide in the 2022 NFL Draft due to his ACL reconstruction, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network on Monday, April 25. 'Obviously, an ACL is a concern for any player. Teams like to know what exactly they are getting. It doesn't seem like it's that much of a concern to me from the teams I've spoken with. I don't know if he's going to be the first receiver taken, but he is going to be taken very high. I would not be surprised if he is a top-15 pick, ACL or not,' Rapoport said.
Link to story NFL | NFC contenders eyeing Zion Johnson Sun Apr 24, 11:45 PM
Boston College OG Zion Johnson is drawing interest from the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Cameron Jurgens has plenty of interest Sun Apr 24, 11:37 PM
Nebraska C Cameron Jurgens has drawn interest from the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans, New York Giants and Chicago Bears, and sources have told Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network that Jurgens won't make it past the Eagles' 51st pick in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Christian Harris in demand Sun Apr 24, 11:09 PM
Alabama LB Christian Harris has met virtually with the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears and has had 18 teams request visits, according to league sources.
Link to story NFL | Isaiah Spiller met with two teams Sun Apr 24, 07:38 PM
Texas A&M Isaiah Spiller met with the Houston Texans and Tampa Bay Buccaneers leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Spiller is a durable and consistent player who can carry a large workload. He's got instinct for the position, and Spiller is known as a high intelligence player. Expect him to be a mid-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft. |
NFL | Phillip Lindsay looking for right fit Sun Apr 24, 07:33 PM
Free-agent RB Phillip Lindsay (Dolphins) said he is looking for the right fit and is not in a hurry to sign with a new team.
| Footballguys view: What's the right fit for Lindsay? He said he wouldn't mind going back to the Broncos, where he had back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2019/2020. Since 2020, Lindsay has bounced around to three different teams (Broncos, Dolphins, Texans) and his two-down skill set just isn't that coveted. Teams know he's not a receiving threat and is not a pile pusher in between the tackles. |
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NFL | Kyle Hamilton dropping down boards? Sun Apr 24, 06:10 PM
Notre Dame S Kyle Hamilton is believed to be dropping down some draft boards and may last until the 15th to 20th overall pick in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, according to Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline.
Link to story NFL | Daxton Hill may go early Sun Apr 24, 06:09 PM
Michigan S Daxton Hill may be selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft because teams believe he can play free safety, strong safety and nickel back.
Link to story NFL | Quay Walker gaining momentum Sun Apr 24, 06:06 PM
Georgia LB Quay Walker is moving up draft board and has a chance to be selected early in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Nakobe Dean may go in first round Sun Apr 24, 06:03 PM
Georgia LB Nakobe Dean is a candidate to be selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, in the opinion of Pro Football Network's Tony Pauline.
Link to story NFL | Matt Corral drawing character concerns Sun Apr 24, 01:05 PM
Ole Miss QB Matt Corral has character concerns, an unnamed offensive coordinator told Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. 'He's kind of a mess,' the offensive coordinator said. 'His offense was a true college offense, he pushes the ball, he plays reckless with his body, he won't hold up playing the way he did in college. And there are character concerns. I'm not sure you want him leading your program, his sorts of issues aren't the kind solved by giving a kid millions of dollars.' Another offensive coordinator told Breer that word is Corral is 'a big party guy' but that 'he'll tell you he's gotten himself together.'
| Footballguys view: Ah yes, "anonymous scout" continues to hand out nuggets of "information" right before the draft. This isn't a scout but an OC who was talking to Breer. It's April, it's the month of lies, so take this with not a grain of salt - but a block of salt like a cow licks. Yes, Corral may have some issues with his playing style (he plays with little regard for his safety) but the kid has resiliency that few in college football possess. He's a second-round talent with the upside to be what everyone thought Baker Mayfield would be (but isn't). |
NFL | Derek Stingley Jr. rising up boards Fri Apr 22, 10:11 PM
Louisiana State CB Derek Stingley Jr. 'continues to rise' as the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, according to ESPN's Matt Miller. 'We're bought in that he'll return to his previous form,' one source told Miller.
Link to story NFL | Jashaun Corbin drawing interest Fri Apr 22, 09:49 PM
Florida State RB Jashaun Corbin said he has 'met with eight or nine teams' ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. 'It's been great interacting with them,' Corbin said. 'I've talked to the running back coach and offensive coordinator when teams hit me up. It's been great. All positive feedback.'
| Footballguys view: Corbin has the speed to take it to the house from anywhere on the field. He's a reserve-level runner but could contribute more as a pass-catcher from the position. Corbin is a priority free agent with enough versatility to latch on with a practice squad (at least) in 2022. |
NFL | Travis Jones a hot commodity Fri Apr 22, 09:33 PM
Connecticut DT Travis X. Jones has made official visits with the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots, and he worked out for the New York Jets at the team's local pro day.
Link to story NFL | Several teams interested in Chad Muma Fri Apr 22, 06:20 PM
Wyoming LB Chad Muma has meet with the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft and participated in private workouts with the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints.
Link to story NFL | Brian Robinson Jr. a handful to bring down Fri Apr 22, 02:37 PM
Alabama RB Brian Robinson Jr. amassed 1,841 yards rushing after contact during his time in college, ranking third among Crimson Tide running backs in that category since 2014, according to Pro Football Focus.
Link to story NFL | Success against Daxton Hill hard to come by Fri Apr 22, 02:30 PM
Michigan DB Daxton Hill allowed only one touchdown catch in his coverage over his final two seasons in college, according to Pro Football Focus.
Link to story NFL | Kenny Pickett draws criticism from evaluator Fri Apr 22, 02:13 PM
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett might be the most NFL-ready quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft, but lacks upside, an unnamed talent evaluator told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The evaluator also questions Pickett's arm strength, saying 'there's nothing special about it.'
| Footballguys view: Ah yes, it's late April so the dreaded "anonymous scout" is making the rounds. Everyone under the sun knows Pickett is a safe pick but lacks the upside of someone like Malik Willis (Liberty). It's not a shock for talent evaluators in the NFL to feel that way. Pickett could still be the first quarterback off the board in the 2022 NFL draft. |
NFL | Christian Harris had several top-30 visits Fri Apr 22, 02:13 PM
Alabama LB Christian Harris had top-30 visits with the Philadelphia Eagles, Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, per source.
Link to story NFL | John Metchie way ahead in rehab Fri Apr 22, 02:06 PM
Alabama WR John Metchie (knee) is 'like a freak show with how far ahead he is' in his recovery from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered on Dec. 4, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Metchie tore his ACL in the SEC Championship Game last December, and he's been recovering ever since then. He knows how to run routes with the best of them, and he is competitive after the catch. We think Metchie goes off the board in the third round - even with him still recovering from his ACL injury. |
NFL | Earl Thomas ready to play Fri Apr 22, 09:59 AM
Free-agent FS Earl Thomas (Ravens), who last played in 2019, said he wants to resume his playing career. Thomas turns 33 next month.
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NFL | DeSean Jackson considering retirement Thu Apr 21, 09:06 PM
Free-agent WR DeSean Jackson (Raiders) said he is contemplating retirement, but he added that he would be willing to play given the right quarterback situation and mentioned the Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos as potential fits.
| Footballguys view: Jackson still has elite speed, even though he's not quite the same player he used to be. He'll be looking for a contender to play a role as a deep threat if he doesn't end up retiring in 2022. |
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NFL | Several teams interested in Tariq Woolen Thu Apr 21, 03:05 PM
Texas-San Antonio CB Tariq Woolen participated in 'Top 30' visits recently with the Las Vegas Raiders, Carolina Panthers and Indianapolis Colts. He also met virtually with the New Orleans Saints, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs and Arizona Cardinals among others, according to Justin Melo of The Draft Network.
Link to story NFL | Isaiah Likely incredibly popular among teams Thu Apr 21, 02:52 PM
Coastal Carolina TE Isaiah Likely has reportedly met with all 32 teams in some capacity at or since the Senior Bowl, including 'Top 30' visits with the New York Jets, Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals.
| Footballguys view: Likely is no longer a "sleeper" in this draft class. He was thrust onto the national radar at the Senior Bowl earlier this year, but NFL scouts have always appreciated his game. Likely is a touchdown hog with a nice size/athleticism combination. He plays like a super-sized wide receiver, but that's a skill set that can serve him well at the tight end position in the pros. Expect him to be a mid-round pick, perhaps as soon as the third round, in the 2022 NFL draft. |
NFL | More teams linked to Deebo Samuel Thu Apr 21, 01:22 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel could generate interest from the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots, in the opinion of ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio. As previously reported, Samuel has been linked to the New York Jets, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Detroit Lions as potential trade destinations.
| Footballguys view: All the other 31 teams should like Samuel. The 49ers insist he's not on the trade block, and things could end up working themselves out. For now, Samuel has requested a trade and several teams are interested. Who knows if anything will come to fruition before the 2022 NFL draft next week. |
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NFL | Logan Hall met with several teams Thu Apr 21, 09:12 AM
Houston DT Logan Hall had pre-draft visits with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans and New York Giants.
Link to story NFL | Four teams may pursue Deebo Samuel Wed Apr 20, 07:23 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel is looking for a trade, and the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets are expected to pursue Samuel, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The 49ers likely will have a high asking price if they consider moving Samuel.
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NFL | Dylan Parham making the rounds Wed Apr 20, 01:34 PM
Updating a previous report, Memphis OL Dylan Parham will visit the Denver Broncos on Wednesday, April 20, according to a source. Parham also met with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, April 19.
Link to story NFL | Two teams interested in Jordan Davis Tue Apr 19, 05:03 PM
Georgia DT Jordan Davis is receiving serious interest from the New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings leading up to the 2022 NFL Draft, according to sources.
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