NFL Trade Rumors

According to Tom Pelissero, the Patriots are waiving CB D.J. James today.  It’s a little bit of a surprising move, as James had a great camp in New England and the depth chart is a little thin at corner at the moment.  If he clears waives, it’s possible he could be back on the practice squad.  James, 24, was drafted out of Auburn with the No. 192 overall pick in the sixth … [Read more...] about Patriots Waiving CB D.J. James

49ers Placed TE George Kittle on injured reserve. Released WR Robbie Chosen. Signed WR Kendrick Bourne. Waived K Jake Moody. Bears Released DB Tre Flowers. Signed DB Dallis Flowers (veteran). Bengals Placed C Lucas Patrick on injured reserve. Released DE Isaiah Thomas. Signed DE Myles Cole and DE Isaiah Foskey (exception). Signed NT Mike Pennel from their practice … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 9/9

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

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

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

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 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

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