The Raiders are getting to work in re-shaping their roster under head coach Josh McDaniels and General Manager Dave Ziegler. On Monday, the club announced the previously reported signing of defensive tackle Andrew Billings. And the Raiders also announced they’ve waived offensive lineman Jeremiah Poutasi. Poutasi was on Las Vegas’ practice squad during the 2021 [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders waive Jeremiah Poutasi
Archives for February 2022
Cowboys feel “fortunate” to have Ezekiel Elliott as their starting running back
Ezekiel Elliott isn’t going anywhere in 2022. That much was known last March. The star running back’s six-year, $90 million extension signed in September 2019 included rolling guarantees through 2022 that vested at least a year in advance. Thus, Elliott’s base salary of $12.4 million for 2022 became fully guaranteed last March. He made $9.6 [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys feel “fortunate” to have Ezekiel Elliott as their starting running back
NFL looking at ways to cut down number of injuries on punts
The NFL expressed concern earlier this month about the “disproportionate number of concussions” occurring on kickoffs and punts and that concern is fueling exploration of ways to bring that number down. After moves intended to make kickoffs safer in recent years, punts are the specific focus of the league this offseason. The league’s Competition Committee [more] … [Read more...] about NFL looking at ways to cut down number of injuries on punts
Report: Jaguars re-signing Tyler Shatley to two-year deal
The Jaguars are keeping around one of their versatile offensive linemen. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Jacksonville is re-signing Tyler Shatley to a two-year deal worth up to $6.8 million with $2.35 million guaranteed. Shatley has been with the Jaguars since 2014, initially signing with the club as an undrafted free agent. He’s stuck [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Jaguars re-signing Tyler Shatley to two-year deal
Changes coming to Scouting Combine, including big fan presence, music during workouts
The Scouting Combine last week averted a boycott, agreeing to loosen COVID-19 restrictions. While not every prospect is working out in Indianapolis — as usual — those who do will have a different combine experience than those before them. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin will not approve. Players will work out to music at Lucas Oil [more] … [Read more...] about Changes coming to Scouting Combine, including big fan presence, music during workouts