Archives for March 2023

The NFL revealed compensatory selections for the 2023 NFL draft this week, and the Washington Commanders added two additional picks. The free-agent departures of Branon Scherff [Jacksonville] and Tim Settle [Buffalo] landed the Commanders third- and fifth-round selections for next month’s draft. Washington holds the No. 16 overall pick in the first round and how has eight … [Read more...] about Every Commanders’ pick in the 2023 NFL draft

The Washington Commanders added to the offensive line Friday by signing offensive tackle Drew Himmelman. If the name sounds somewhat familiar to you, it’s because the Commanders initially claimed Himmelman off waivers last May. However, he failed his physical, and Washington released him. A two-year starter at left tackle for Illinois State, Himmelman was undrafted in the 2021 … [Read more...] about Commanders sign offensive tackle Drew Himmelman

The Bears have tendered contracts to a couple of their exclusive rights free agents. The team announced that they have extended offers to cornerback Josh Blackwell and defensive tackle Andrew Brown. The tender gives them sole negotiating rights with both players and sets up their return for the 2022 season. Blackwell signed with the Eagles [more] … [Read more...] about Bears tender Josh Blackwell, Andrew Brown

Patriots punter Jake Bailey ended the 2022 season filing a grievance over a suspension the team handed him, and now he’s starting the 2023 league year out of work. The Patriots released Bailey today. That’s going to make the result of the grievance process particularly interesting: Bailey’s contract guaranteed him $2.115 million in 2023, but [more] … [Read more...] about Patriots cut punter Jake Bailey