In the NFL news this Tuesday: Darren Waller offers personal mentoring to Tim Tebow, Delanie Walker, in search of equipment for training camps, Trevor Lawrence signs his rookie contract and more. Don’t miss the NFL news.
Delanie Walker, looking for equipment for the training camps
Last March, tight end and free agent Delanie Walker commented that he wants to play in 2021, however, no team has signed him to date. However, Walker believes that will change in the coming weeks: during a podcast appearance with Turron Davenport from ESPN, the TE mentioned that he wants to play and would ideally sign with a contending team in order to get a Super Bowl ring:
“My goal is to try to get in the best shape possible because I know the opportunity will come when someone needs a tight end for him. training camp, and that’s where my opportunity will come, ”Walker said. “But for now, I couldn’t tell you who I’m playing for or which teams are watching me. They talk to me, but at the end of the day I feel like they think my ankle and my age are a problem, so the teams are not trying to treat me well. We’ll see what happens in a time of need, when they really need a tight end. “
Various ankle injuries limited Walker to just eight games between the 2018 and 2019 seasons, but he also told Davenport that he has not had any recent complications with his health, although he acknowledged that he has not been able to prove himself in game action. in a while.
The 36-year-old Walker has been a three-time Pro Bowler and has played seven seasons for the 49ers and seven for the Titans, having a total record of 504 receptions for 5,888 yards and 36 touchdowns. Which team could use the addition of the veteran tight end?
Tight end Delanie Walker believes “ankle will hold up,” opportunity will come in training camphttps://t.co/E3PdAs6P0b pic.twitter.com/c0VrU1cmEA
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) July 5, 2021
Darren Waller offers personal mentorship to Tim Tebow
Tim Tebow’s recent addition to Jacksonville has not gone unnoticed by the NFL world. After making the transition from quarterback to tight end, this time Raiders TE Darren Waller has offered to help Tebow learn the mysteries he will face in his new position.
“If he thinks he can learn from me, then I’d love to help him, and help make his transition easier,” Waller told TMZ.com. Waller, who previously also made a position change (from WR to TE) noted: “I tried to find all the information I could by watching the guys play or asking people when I moved. [de posición]. So I would love to continue to convey that and help him become a better player. “
Waller believes Tebow will thrive in his new role because, ultimately, he is a football player: “Football is in his blood,” he said. “So I feel like it will find a way. You will find a way. He’s physical, he’s athletic. So I wish him nothing but the best in the future, “concluded the TE from Las Vegas.
At 28, Waller has displayed one of the NFL’s best examples of perseverance and determination in recent seasons. After substance abuse problems derailed his career after two seasons with the Ravens, he found a new beginning with the Raiders, and in the last two seasons he has become a star: 197 total receptions, 2,341 receiving yards and 12. touchdowns.
Tim Tebow didn’t get an invitation to the recent TE University; instead, Darren Waller has offered to give Tebow personal mentoring at the position. https://t.co/HJ1fagIFAS
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 5, 2021
Trevor Lawrence signs his rookie contract
This Monday the first overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft signed his rookie contract. Via ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Trevor Lawrence struck a deal with the Jaguars for the next four years. Lawrence’s contract is worth $ 36.8 million with a signing bonus of $ 24.1 million. Thus, Jacksonville will have to make a decision on Clemson’s graduate’s fifth-year option in the 2024 offseason.
Lawrence is expected to be the starting QB of the Jaguars from Week 1 next season, and after the official signing, a new era begins for those led by Urban Meyer and will try to make this franchise a relevant team once again in the NFL.
It should be noted that after this move, two of the five quarterbacks selected in the first round last April have already signed their professional contracts. The Bears’ Justin Fields, the 11th overall pick in the 2021 Draft, signed last month. The Jets’ Zach Wilson (No. 2 overall), the 49ers’ Trey Lance (No. 3) and the Patriots’ Mac Jones (No. 15) have not signed to date.
Who will be the next first-round quarterback to sign with their respective team?
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Let’s ball, @Trevorlawrencee!@TervisTumbler | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/zbwnMWRadr
— #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 5, 2021
The 49ers consider wearing a helmet design from 1955 this 2022
Last week the 49ers announced that they will wear red uniforms from 1994 in four home games for next season (Weeks 3, 7, 10 and 15). However, as the NFL also passed new regulations allowing teams to wear an alternate helmet, San Francisco could take advantage of the two-helmet rule for the 2022 season with a helmet worn by the team more than 60 years ago:
“There are really two options for us,” 49ers chief marketing officer Alex Chang told Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports. “Stick with the ’94 helmet, which we’re already wearing today and love it, or a 1955 helmet that was a red helmet with a silver stripe. We are considering both. “
The 49ers must present to the NFL their intention to wear a second helmet in 2022 by Saturday, July 31. Additionally, Chang also commented that the 49ers will use an alternate helmet logo when wearing the 1994 uniforms. They put an oval helmet decal on the side that they used during the Super Bowl XXIX championship season, and because it’s just a change. on the decal, and not on the helmet per se, the team does not require NFL approval to produce the alteration.
The gold 49ers helmets have become one of the emblems of this franchise, so it will be interesting to see how the new alternate designs are received by fans of the team.
49ers considering a red helmet worn in 1955 as a second helmet for 2022. https://t.co/BRpGkv3fEI
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 5, 2021
Darius Hodge, arrested for alleged assault in 2019
In more NFL news, Bengals rookie pass rusher Darius Hodge had his July 4th interrupted by an arrest stemming from an alleged incident two years ago. Via WRAL.comHodge was reportedly arrested Sunday in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and will face stemming charges for allegedly repeatedly striking a man in 2019.
Hodge played college football for Marshall and after not being drafted in April, he signed with Cincinnati. It should be noted that since the incident he is charged with predates the start of his NFL career, Hodge will not face any punishment under the Personal Conduct Policy for the alleged mishap. However, should they become involved in future incidents, the existing allegations could be used to enhance the punishment imposed by the league.
Bengals rookie Darius Hodge was arrested on July 4 for assault allegations from 2019. https://t.co/RRbUKEJHGK
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 5, 2021
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