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Cowboys Not Expected To Take Cesar Ruiz
ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer is positive that the Dallas Cowboys won't select Michigan center Cesar Ruiz either at pick No. 17 or in a trade back on Thursday night in Round 1. Ruiz to Dallas has been a popular mock selection in the weeks leading up to this year's draft, but the Cowboys believe in […]
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Lions Have Had A Lot Of Contact With Isaiah Simmons
The Detroit Lions have had a lot of pre-draft contact with Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who is in the mix at pick No. 3, according to sources. The Lions hold the third overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, but they have been engaged with multiple teams about possibly trading […]
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Yannick Ngakoue Trade Becoming More Unlikely
The clock is running out on a deal for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue with the draft approaching Thursday evening, and there hasn't been much traction on a trade to date. Ngakoue was given the franchise tag, but he's disgruntled and wants out of Jacksonville. However, a trade involving a player like him is […]
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Falcons Trying To Move Up For Chase Young?
The Atlanta Falcons have been aggressive this week in calling teams inside the top 10 in the first round, including trying to get all the way up to No. 2 in order to select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young. It's no secret that the Falcons want to move up from No. 16 overall, most […]
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Ron Roenicke Sheds Interim Tag
The Boston Red Sox are removing the interim tag from manager Ron Roenicke's status as manager on Wednesday. This comes after the Red Sox were punished by Major League Baseball for their part in sign-stealing during the 2018 season. Then-manager Alex Cora is suspended for all of the 2020 season, but it was for his […]
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Falcons Could Trade Up For Offensive Tackle
The Atlanta Falcons have done the groundwork and have talked to several teams inside the top 10 picks in the first round about trading up on Thursday night. Most everyone assumes that Atlanta would be moving up to select a cornerback in the top 10, but the Falcons have also done video interviews with multiple […]
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Rob Gronkowski Has Dropped Weight
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is weighing in at 250 pounds currently. He said that he played around 260-265 pounds back in 2018 before retiring. "I wouldn't come back unless I'm feeling good, feeling healthy. This is the time," Gronkowski said. The 30-year-old (31 in May) said his body was beat up, which […]
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Red Sox Disciplined Amid Sign-Stealing Investigation
Commissioner Rob Manfred disciplined the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday after an investigation of sign-stealing from the 2018 season. J.T. Watkins, the team's video replay system operator will be suspended for the 2020 season and playoffs, and he'll be prohibited from serving as a replay room operator during all of 2021. Boston will forfeit their […]
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Henry Ruggs III Has Heard Most From Four Teams
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, who is the fastest wide receiver in this year's draft, said that he has heard the most from the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders. Ruggs, along with teammate Jerry Jeudy and Oklahoma's Ceedee Lamb, are the consensus top three receiving prospects in this […]
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Jerry Jeudy's Knee Injury A Concern?
Two NFL teams expressed concern about Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's left knee at the combine in February. Dr. Lyle Cain sent a letter to all 32 teams detailing Jeudy's previous surgery, while saying "Jeudy haas not required any treatment" on his knee. Cain expects Jeudy to progress "without limitations." Some teams could have some […]
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Seahawks Not Closing The Door On Jadeveon Clowney
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said "the door is not closed" on the team re-signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, even though they've already added pass-rushers Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa in free agency. Seattle had the second-fewest sacks in the league last year, and even though Clowney has never had a double-digit sack season […]
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Bucs Have Talked O.J. Howard Trade With Washington
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in discussions to trade tight end O.J. Howard two months ago to the Washington Redskins in exchange for offensive tackle Trent Williams, but talks fell through, according to a source. General manager Jason Licht said at the NFL combine in February that the team has "plans for O.J. being in […]
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Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round
The Carolina Panthers are among the teams open to sliding back a few spots in the first round if another team wants to trade up in order to select a quarterback, offensive tackle or cornerback inside the top 10, according to sources. The Panthers currently hold the No. 7 overall pick of the first round […]
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Cardinals Showing Interest In Trading Down
The Arizona Cardinals are showing interest in trading down from the No. 8 spot in the first round on Thursday. They currently do not have a second-round selection because of the DeAndre Hopkins trade, so they would be willing to move back and acquire additional picks it sounds like. Just inside the top 10, another […]
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Percy Harvin Is Ready To Return
Free-agent wide receiver Percy Harvin said that he's "ready to return to the NFL." "I thought I was done, but that itch came back. I’ve been training with a former Olympian. My body is feeling good. Mentally I’m better. My family is good. The timing is right." Harvin currently weighs 185 pounds. The former first-round […]
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Anthony Harris In No Rush To Sign Franchise Tag
Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is in "no rush" to sign his franchise tag because he wants to work out a long-term extension, according to sources. The Vikings and Harris are expected to negotiate before the draft, but it doesn't look likely that anything will be agreed upon anytime soon. The two sides have until […]
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49ers Fully Committed To Jimmy Garoppolo
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Tuesday that the team briefly considered quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. "But within a day or two, Kyle and I looked at each other and said, 'You know what, we really like what we have in Jimmy.' We love everything […]
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Lamar Jackson Refining His Game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was the 2019 Most Valuable Player in the NFL, is focusing on the mental aspects of his game during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If anything, I just want my mind to grow even more, just learning the ins and outs of the game even more – Tom Brady stuff," Jackson […]
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Rams Confident In Josh Reynolds
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was "a big vote of confidence" for wide receiver Josh Reynolds and his potential. "We just feel he’s a capable starting receiver," McVay said. Even with Cooks out of the picture, though, the Rams have a lot of mouths to […]
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Buccaneers Agree To Acquire Rob Gronkowski
The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a trade to send tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a fourth-rounder, according to sources. Gronk already took a physical with the Buccaneers, so he's headed to Tampa after retiring for a year. He […]
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Rob Gronkowski Has Taken Physical For Bucs
Updating a previous report, retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has already taken his physical for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A trade between the Buccaneers and Patriots hasn't been completed, but it looks as though Gronkowski is coming back to football if everything goes through. He's been putting on weight for a return […]
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Bucs, Patriots Discussing Trade Involving Rob Gronkowski
Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has made it clear that he's leaving the door open for a return to football. He has informed the Patriots, who still hold his rights, that he would like to come back and play again, but only for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady. Multiple […]
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Cowboys Unlikely To Make Trade At No. 17
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that it's unlikely the team would trade a pick for a veteran player at pick No. 17 in the first round of this week's draft. There have been rumors floating that the New York Jets could trade safety Jamal Adams to the Cowboys this week, but that doesn't seem […]
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Falcons Talking To Teams Inside Top 10
The Atlanta Falcons continue to be the team to watch on Thursday night when it comes to moving up in the first round of the draft. They have talked with teams well inside the top 10 picks and look to be ready to make a big jump up from No. 16 via a trade. Cornerback […]
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Javon Kinlaw Hasn't Failed Any Physicals
South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, a first-team Associated Press All-American last year, previously had a labrum fixed in one of his hips, as well as a past back injury and two knee issues that multiple teams flagged as at risk of arthritis. However, "wear and tear" is the term used after Kinlaw's combine MRIs, […]
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Tee Higgins' Injury Unlikely To Affect Draft Status
Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins' right ankle required surgery last spring and it left him with decreased range of motion, but he played on it for some time and had career highs with 1,167 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 59 catches as a junior in 2019. There might be some long-term concerns at the […]
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Isaiah Simmons Overrated?
An anonymous NFL personnel executive said that Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons is "the most overrated player in the draft." Simmons is the most versatile defender in this year's draft, as he's played linebacker, safety and nickel cornerback in college. Most NFL executives think he'll be a weak-side linebacker at the next level, but teams are […]
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Adam Shaheen, Others Available For Trade
Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle P.J. Hall and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas are players that are available via trade in advance of this week's draft. Chicago already released tight end Trey Burton recently, and Shaheen could be the next to depart the Windy […]
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Steelers Not Ruling Out QB In Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers feel good about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's (elbow) health and have expressed satisfaction with backup Mason Rudolph, but general manager Kevin Colbert has not ruled out taking another quarterback in this week's draft. Pittsburgh has five QBs on their offseason roster, with Roethlisberger, Rudolph and Devlin Hodges starting games in 2019. Former first-rounder […]
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Rob Gronkowski Not Closing Door On Football
Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski left the door open for making an NFL comeback when he appeared on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" on Monday. "I’m feeling good right now, I’m happy where I’m at, and you just never know, man. You just never know. You never know. I’m not totally done, I […]
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