Buccaneers Buccaneers GM Jason Licht explained their process in evaluating prospects, saying they remove players from their draft board who have character concerns and don’t have a love for the game. “It’s really not that hard,” Licht said, via Dan Pompei of The Athletic. “We put the players that are worthy of being drafted on the draft board like every team does, but then we … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
NFC Notes: Jalen Coker, Zyon McCollum, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers CB Zyon McCollum admitted that he wants a new contract as the two sides are expected to start negotiating soon. “I let it creep in so it can motivate me and I can continue to play with that chip on my shoulder,” McCollum said, via Tampa Bay Times. “I’m only human. I’m not going to block out everything.” Tampa Bay drafted both rookie CB Benjamin Morrison … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jalen Coker, Zyon McCollum, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Falcons Signing CB C.J. Henderson
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Falcons are signing veteran CB C.J. Henderson to a contract. Henderson worked out with a few teams this offseason, including the Dolphins and Falcons. Henderson, 26, was selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Jaguars. He signed a four-year, $20,516,020 rookie contract that includes a $12,480,742 signing bonus. … [Read more...] about Falcons Signing CB C.J. Henderson
Falcons Tried Out Four Players, Signed S Ronnie Harrison
According to D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons tried out four players and signed veteran S Ronnie Harrison out of the group. Aside from Harrison, Atlanta also tried out LB Chance Campbell, LB Jailin Walker, and LB Max Tooley. They also released OL Michael Gonzalez in a corresponding move. Josh Kendall of The Athletic later noted that the team has also signed C Jake Hanson and … [Read more...] about Falcons Tried Out Four Players, Signed S Ronnie Harrison
Vikings Awarded C Michael Gonzalez Off Waivers From Falcons
Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Vikings are being awarded C Michael Gonzalez off waivers from the Falcons. Minnesota also placed OT Matt Nelson on injured reserve in a corresponding move. Gonzalez, 22, was a three-star recruit and the 69th-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2021 recruiting class out of Monroe, North Carolina. He committed to Louisville and spent four … [Read more...] about Vikings Awarded C Michael Gonzalez Off Waivers From Falcons