Archives for March 2022

The Bengals were one of eight teams to use franchise tags this offseason and safety Jessie Bates has yet to sign that tag or come to agreement on a long-term contract with the team. Bates has until July 15 to sign an extension and Bengals executive vice president Katie Blackburn didn’t offer much in the [more] … [Read more...] about Bengals will “circle back” with Jessie Bates at some point on contract talks

The Lions were chosen for this year’s Hard Knocks, not that there were a lot of choices: Only the Lions, Jets and Panthers were eligible to be forced into the show this season. The easiest way to avoid Hard Knocks is to make the playoffs, as teams that have made the playoffs within the last [more] … [Read more...] about Rod Wood: Lions wish we weren’t eligible for Hard Knocks, but we’ll embrace it

Cornerback Andrew Booth is generally projected to be an early pick in this year’s draft, but any team that takes him is going to have to give him some time to recover before he’ll be able to join them on the field. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Booth is recovering from sports hernia surgery. [more] … [Read more...] about 2022 draft prospect Andrew Booth recovering from sports hernia surgery

As a rookie in 2020, Washington defensive end Chase Young looked like a generational talent. But his 2021 season was one to forget: Young was not playing particularly well early in the season, and then his season was cut short with a torn ACL. Now Commanders head coach Ron Rivera thinks Young learned a lot [more] … [Read more...] about Ron Rivera: Chase Young had “an awakening” with disappointing second season

Evan Neal spent three years as a starter on the Alabama offensive line and he played three different positions over his time in Tuscaloosa. Neal played left guard, right tackle, and left tackle during his run with the Crimson Tide and his success as a blocker has made him one of the top prospects in [more] … [Read more...] about Evan Neal: I’ll come in and make an impact anywhere but center