The deadline to decide on fifth-year options for the rookie class of 2019 is May 2. Some teams have hard decisions. Some have easier ones. The Buccaneers already have decided to exercise the fifth-year option on the contract of linebacker Devin White, Scott Reynolds of pewterreport.com reports. The fifth-year option on White’s deal is expected [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Bucs will pick up fifth-year option for Devin White
Archives for February 2022
Chargers playmaker Lionel “Little Train” James dies at 59
Lionel James, who defied expectations by becoming a big-time NFL playmaker despite his small stature, has died at the age of 59. Known as “Little Train,” James stood just 5-foot-6 and weighed 171 pounds, and as a result he slipped to the fifth round of the 1984 NFL draft. But he quickly made a significant [more] … [Read more...] about Chargers playmaker Lionel “Little Train” James dies at 59
Fox is reportedly talking to Sean Payton about a studio job
With Sean Payton choosing to move on from the Saints after 16 years, he’s eyeing a media job. Fox reportedly is hiring him. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post recently reported that Payton has spoken to Fox about a possible studio job. Payton has said he’s got no preference between in the studio or [more] … [Read more...] about Fox is reportedly talking to Sean Payton about a studio job
Jaguars hire Ryan Paganetti as director of coaching analytics
A member of Doug Pederson‘s coaching staff with the Eagles will be joining him in Jacksonville. Seth Walder of ESPN reports that Paganetti will be joining the Jaguars as their director of coaching analytics. He was most recently an assistant linebackers and game management coach under Pederson with the Eagles. Paganetti joined the Eagles as [more] … [Read more...] about Jaguars hire Ryan Paganetti as director of coaching analytics
Report: Panthers, pro personnel director Matt Allen parting ways
The Panthers and pro personnel director Matt Allen are parting ways, Joe Person of TheAthletic.com reports. A spokesman told Person that the Panthers have promoted BLESTO scout Lee McNeil to pro scout, but the team won’t fill Allen’s position until after the draft. Allen was the last Richardson family member remaining in the building. He [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Panthers, pro personnel director Matt Allen parting ways