Dolphins Miami was blown out in Week 1 against the Colts, losing 33-8 in a game where QB Tua Tagovailoa turned the ball over three times. Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel admitted Tagovailoa’s performance wasn’t up to par, but also acknowledged plenty of guys didn’t do their jobs. “It was something left to be desired … there’s throws he makes nine times out of 10, and he didn’t make … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Justin Fields, Drake Maye, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
AFC Notes: Will Campbell, Tyreek Hill, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots
Bills Bills OC Joe Brady has been impressed by fifth-round TE Jackson Hawes as a run blocker and called him the “best blocking tight end we’ve ever evaluated,” per Joe Buscaglia. Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa made headlines when he said his relationship with Tyreek Hill is a work in progress. Tagvailoa clarified that he has a good relationship with Hill and his previous comments … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Will Campbell, Tyreek Hill, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots
NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/6
49ers Elevated LB Curtis Robinson from the practice squad (standard elevation). Elevated WR Russell Gage from the practice squad (standard elevation). Bengals Elevated NT Mike Pennel from the practice squad (standard elevation). Bills Elevated G Kendrick Green from the practice squad (standard elevation). Elevated K Matt Prater from the practice squad (standard … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/6
AFC Notes: Braelon Allen, Mike Vrabel, Jets, Patriots
Jets Jets GM Darren Mougey believes the team has a well-balanced receiver room and said that WR Xavier Gipson and rookie WR Arian Smith can stretch the field. “[They’re] bigger bodies, you can move them around, they can block in the run game,” Mougey said, via ESPN, adding that Gipson and Smith provide “the speed piece.” New York is counting on Smith to be a key contributor … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Braelon Allen, Mike Vrabel, Jets, Patriots
Patriots Rule Out CB Christian Gonzalez From Week 1 With Hamstring Injury
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel announced they’ve ruled out CB Christian Gonzalez from Week 1 with a hamstring injury, per Doug Kyed. The initial expectation was that Gonzalez would be ready for the season opener after suffering his injury near the end of July. Vrabel expects CB Alex Austin to fill in for Gonzalez, while CB Marcus Jones will also get playing time. Gonzalez, 23, … [Read more...] about Patriots Rule Out CB Christian Gonzalez From Week 1 With Hamstring Injury
Patriots Worked Out Three Tight Ends
The New England Patriots hosted three tight ends for workouts on Friday, including Zach Davidson, Marshall Lang, and Cole Turner, per the NFL Transactions wire. Turner, 25, was drafted by the Commanders in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Nevada. He’s entering the third year of a four-year, $3.998 million rookie contract when Washington cut him loose coming out of … [Read more...] about Patriots Worked Out Three Tight Ends
AFC Notes: Stefon Diggs, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
Dolphins Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel said they held out TE Darren Waller from practice on Wednesday by design, and they are being “very intentional” with his workload, via Marcel Louis-Jacques. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa made headlines earlier this offseason when he said Tyreek Hill is working to regain the trust of his teammates following his previous trade request. Tagovailoa … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Stefon Diggs, Dolphins, Jets, Patriots
NFL Transactions: Wednesday 9/3
49ers Signed WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling from their practice squad. Signed WR Russell Gage. Waived QB Tanner Mordecai from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Bears Waived DB Tysheem Johnson from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Bengals Waived T Caleb Etienne from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Bills Released S Jordan Poyer. Signed WR Gabe … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Wednesday 9/3
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/2
49ers Released WR Russell Gage. Bears Waived G Bill Murray from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Waived RB Ian Wheeler from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Broncos Released DB Quinton Newsome. Browns Waived RB Pierre Strong from injured reserve. Buccaneers Waived DB JayVian Farr from injured reserve with an injury settlement. Waived DB Roman … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/2