Bengals Bengals HC Zac Taylor said they have a strong “one-two punch” with RBs Samaje Perine and Chase Brown. “You’ve got a really good one-two punch,” Taylor said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s site. “They can both carry the ball. They can both protect, they can both catch the ball in the backfield. They both have a great relationship with Joe and what he expects and needs. … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Jimmy Haslam, Justin Tucker, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
NFC Notes: Adam Peters, Russell Wilson, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
Commanders The Commanders made headlines when they acquired Deebo Samuel from the 49ers and LT Laremy Tunsil from the Texans. GM Adam Peters said they understood there would be a “give and take” to bringing in both players. “You take each opportunity as they come,” Peters said, via Zach Shelby of the team’s site. “Understanding that we were able to get really good players at … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Adam Peters, Russell Wilson, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
AFC Notes: Myles Garrett, Lamar Jackson, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says that DE Myles Garrett‘s new contract comes with a challenge of being the leader of the team. “What we’ve challenged Myles on is, by his practice habits, by his actions, etcetera, to become a real leader of the team,” Haslam said, via Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. “And he has said he’d do that and we’re hopeful that he will be.” “We had a … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Myles Garrett, Lamar Jackson, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Commanders Sign DE T.J. Maguranyanga
The Washington Commanders announced they have signed DE T.J. Maguranyanga to a contract. Maguranyanga will not count toward the 90-man offseason roster because he’s in the International Pathway Program, and he is also eligible for a roster exemption on the practice squad if he doesn’t make the 53-man roster. Maguranyanga, 22, is a former Zimbabwean professional rugby player … [Read more...] about Commanders Sign DE T.J. Maguranyanga
NFC Notes: Terry McLaurin, Russell Wilson, Commanders, Eagles, Giants
Commanders Commanders GM Adam Peters said the team plans on extending WR Terry McLaurin in the near future. “The short answer is we want to make Terry a Commander for a long time,” Peters said, via NY Times. Peters believes that McLaurin’s best football is still yet ahead of him. “He’s a great Commander. He got better and better as the season went on, not only as a player, but … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terry McLaurin, Russell Wilson, Commanders, Eagles, Giants