Commanders Commanders DC Joe Whitt said they plan on using DL Javon Kinlaw “all over the line” and thinks he’ll match up well on the edge against tight ends: “He’s an intriguing young man to work with.” (John Keim) Whitt has also been “really pleased” with DL Daron Payne: “He is leading by example. This year you can see him taking that leadership role to the next step.” … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Malik Nabers, Marshon Lattimore, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
AFC Notes: Nick Chubb, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
Bengals Bengals WR Jermaine Burton ended his rookie year with just four catches after being a third-round pick in the 2024 draft due to off-field and practice issues. Cincinnati WR Tee Higgins has been impressed with Burton’s route running and engagement level thus far. “He’s being more consistent,” Higgins said, via Geoff Hobson of the team’s website. “He’s come in and out of … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Nick Chubb, Zay Flowers, Bengals, Browns, Ravens
NFC Notes: Jaxson Dart, Deebo Samuel, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
Commanders Washington added a veteran playmaker this offseason by trading for WR Deebo Samuel for a fifth-round pick. After a few sessions together, Samuel is amazed by QB Jayden Daniels‘ veteran presence heading into his second year in the NFL. “I feel like the man’s been here forever,” Samuel said, via Zach Selby of the team’s website. “He’s comfortable; he knows what’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaxson Dart, Deebo Samuel, Commanders, Cowboys, Giants
AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Mark Andrews, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns QB Joe Flacco was in the headlines recently as he again talked about being a mentor with two rookie quarterbacks in the room. Flacco has explicitly said he doesn’t want to be a mentor. However, he clarified those comments by saying he wants to be a helpful, good teammate, but being a mentor is not what drove him to make a return to the NFL. “Listen, everybody … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Joe Flacco, Mark Andrews, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Several Teams Were Interested In Trading For WR Rashod Bateman, Prompting Ravens Extension
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that the extension for Ravens WR Rashod Bateman was actually prompted by trade interest earlier this offseason. Fowler explains Bateman’s camp approached the Ravens about a new deal after the season was over. Baltimore declined to engage in talks given Bateman still had two years left on the deal he signed last year but said he could seek a trade … [Read more...] about Several Teams Were Interested In Trading For WR Rashod Bateman, Prompting Ravens Extension