NFL Trade Rumors

Buccaneers Justin Melo reports the Buccaneers have a formal meeting scheduled with Virginia Tech WR Jaylin Lane. The Buccaneers met with Oregon LB Jeffrey Bassa at the combine, per Travis May. Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielan has met with the Chiefs, Eagles, and Buccaneers. (Mike Payton) Florida LB Shemar James has met with the Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chiefs, and Eagles at the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Buccaneers, Falcons & Panthers Combine Meetings

The conventional thinking around the NFL is that the Falcons will release QB Kirk Cousins to avoid another $10 million of his contract becoming guaranteed in 2026. Atlanta already is on the hook for $27.5 million in guarantees to Cousins this year.  However, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says not every team official buys the Falcons will cut Cousins. ESPN’s Dan Graziano says he’s been … [Read more...] about Falcons Could Try To Squat On Kirk Cousins To Force Pay Cut?

Falcons Falcons HC Raheem Morris admitted that the team would be keeping a close eye on pass rushers in the draft this year. “This year, we probably got to increase our pass rush, like we did towards the end of the season,” Morris said, via the team’s website. “We’ll definitely have an eye for those guys.” Morris is confident that the organization has the correct people in … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dave Canales, Raheem Morris, Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers

Falcons Falcons HC Raheem Morris declared QB Michael Penix their starting quarterback going forward.  “Michael Penix is our quarterback and Michael Penix will continue to be our quarterback,” said Morris, via the team’s X. “We stood here last year and we talked about looking for that guy, and we believe we’ve found him. And I’ve got so much confidence in Michael Penix leading … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Dave Canales, Renaldo Hill, Falcons, Panthers

Buccaneers Josina Anderson reports the Buccaneers met with LB Lavonte David‘s agent at the NFL Combine, describing it as a “positive conversation.” Anderson writes Tampa Bay is willing to give David “ample time” to make a decision on if he wants to continue his career. According to Anderson, other teams are checking on David’s interest in playing elsewhere. Falcons Falcons GM … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Lavonte David, Buccaneers, Kirk Cousins, Falcons, Panthers