Pete Carroll: Seahawks felt need to add threat in passing game with selection of D’Wayne Eskridge

On the surface it didn’t appear as those the Seahawks needed to use their first draft selection over the weekend on a wide receiver. Seattle gave Tyler Lockett a contract extension earlier this offseason and DK Metcalf is entering his third year with the team after a highly productive first two seasons with the team. [more]

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2022 draft in Las Vegas could feature Allegiant Stadium

The NFL had big plans for the first-ever Las Vegas draft in 2020. The pandemic had bigger plans. Next year, Vegas gets its turn as the home of the draft. Via Mick Akers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the head of the league’s live event production said that the NFL will revisit the plans that [more]

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Patriots get roster exemption for fullback Jakob Johnson

Fullback Jakob Johnson will not count against the New England Patriots’ 90-man offseason roster limit. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots have been given a roster exemption for Johnson due to his route to the NFL coming through the league’s International Pathway Program. Johnson first signed with the Patriots in 2019 after playing [more]

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Rashad Weaver’s attorney calls charges against his client “false and reckless”

The Titans said in a statement Monday they did not know about the criminal complaint filed against defensive end Rashad Weaver before they drafted him in the fourth round Saturday. Weaver faces simple assault charges after a woman alleged Weaver punched her in the head. Police found her lying on the ground early on the [more]

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Al Jamison, an original Houston Oiler, dies at 83

Former Houston Oilers offensive lineman Al Jamison has died, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports. Jamison would have turned 84 next week. Jamison, a left tackle, joined the Oilers for their original 1960 season. He made three All-AFL teams and started all possible 42 games before a back injury ended his career after only [more]

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Packers add seven undrafted free agents, including another receiver

Unlike last year, the Packers drafted a receiver in 2021. They’ve added another receiver via the undrafted free agent route. The Packers announced that they have signed seven undrafted players, including San Jose State receiver Bailey Gaither. They also added offensive linemen Jacob Capra, Coy Cronk, and Jon Dietzen, defensive lineman Jack Heflin, linebacker Carlo [more]

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Texans, director of pro personnel part ways

The Texans hired a new General Manager this offseason. So it comes as no surprise that Nick Caserio is making changes post-draft. The Texans and director of pro personnel Rob Kisiel have mutually decided to part ways, Albert Breer of SI.com reports. Kisiel’s history in Houston is long. He has served two different stints with [more]

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