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– Draft 2024: All choices by franchise in AFC
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Steelers: Russell Wilson is not guaranteed the job
Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? The Steelers brought in two quarterbacks this offseason. And everything is not necessarily over. In any case, nothing is assured to the veteran.
“Russell is in pole position,” Mike Tomlin told ESPN. “For all of his work, he deserves this. But we are very happy to have Justin too. During training camps and the preseason, he will have the opportunity to fight for the job. »
With 188 games on the clock compared to 40, Russell Wilson clearly has the advantage of experience. He also has a much better record than Fields in pass completion percentage (64.7%/60?3%), passing yards per game (232.2/166.9) or rating (100. 0/82.3).
But Fields is 25 years old. Wilson is 35 and has started to show signs of slowing down. Then maybe ?
Tank Dell (Texans) hit by bullet
When we say that Tank Dell (WR, Texans) is an excellent target, that wasn’t entirely to be taken literally. The Texans announced that their receiver was shot Sunday morning in Florida. The good news is that the injury was minor and he has already been released from the hospital.
Dell was apparently the victim of a stray bullet. A man allegedly injured 10 people by shooting after an altercation at a private event. No one was seriously injured. The suspect is 16 years old.
The Patriots and Vikings wanted Justin Herbert
Who doesn’t try anything…
According to ESPN, during the weeks leading up to the Draft, the Chargers received calls from the Patriots and Vikings. These two franchises were interested in Justin Herbert (QB).
No interest for Los Angeles, which would have quickly rebuffed the two bold suitors.
Especially since Justin Herbert signed a big contract extension last July, and exchanging him would have inflicted on the Chargers a weight of 63.5 million dollars in the payroll in 2024!
Commanders: number 28 will be retired
For the fifth time in Washington franchise history, a number will become unavailable. The Commanders announced that the 28, worn by cornerback Darrell Green, will be retired during the upcoming season.
Green played 20 seasons in the capital! From 1983 to 2002. A two-time champion, he was also a four-time All-Pro and a seven-time Pro Bowler. He will join Sammy Baugh, Bobby Mitchell, Sonny Jurgensen and Sean Taylor among the retired numbers.
5th year option for players drafted in 2021
NFL franchises have until May 2 to choose whether or not to activate the option to add a fifth year to the rookie contract of players selected in the first round in 2021.
Option enabled: Rashawn Slater (LT, Chargers), Alijah Vera-Tucker (OG, Jets), Trevor Lawrence (QB, Jaguars), Travis Etienne (RB, Jaguars)
Transactions
– Mekhi Becton (OT) changes shade of green. His agent announced to ESPN that the tackle will sign for one season with the Eagles. The contract would be worth $5.5 million. Becton must still undergo a medical examination to validate the transaction. 11th pick in the 2020 Draft, the 25-year-old regained his health last season, but he was penalized very often and allowed 12.5 sacks.
– The Broncos picked up John Franklin-Myers (DE) in a trade with the Jets. New York recovers a 6th round pick in the 2026 Draft. The player immediately signed a new 2-year, $15 million contract with Denver, reports ESPN. 8 million would be fully guaranteed. Franklin-Myers, 27, started every game for the Jets last season, recording 33 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
– Ezekiel Elliott (RB) towards a return to Dallas. The runner is reportedly finalizing a contract with the franchise he left a year ago. (Dallas Morning News)
– Jaycee Horn (CB, Panthers) will be at Carolina in 2025. ESPN announces that the Panthers will activate their option to add a fifth year to the cornerback’s rookie contract. This should guarantee him a salary of $12.4 million. Horn is solid when he’s on the field. The problem is he only played 22 of 51 games in his first three seasons.
– No fifth year for the rookie contract of Jamin Davis (LB, Commanders). Washington leaders have decided not to use this option, and the 2021 first-round pick will therefore be free at the end of the upcoming season. (Washington Post)
– Matthew Stafford (QB, Rams) would like more guarantees about its future. According to NFL Media, the Rams quarterback has a guaranteed salary for 2024, but no guaranteed money after that. This is what he would like to change. He still comes to training, but his request would be one of the problems of the Rams’ offseason. Sean McVay confirmed to the press that Stafford would like to have more guaranteed money, and that the franchise is trying to find a solution.
– Trey Hendrickson (DE, Bengals) would have requested a transfer. Apparently, Cincinnati has no intention of listening to him. “ He will play here next season“, assured Zac Taylor, his coach, to ESPN on the sidelines of the Draft.
– Cam Sutton (CB) solved the domestic violence case in which he was accused. He is therefore free to resume his career. In fact, he would have already met the leaders of the Steelers. For the moment, nothing has been signed. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The main signings of the day: Quintez Cephus (WR, Bills)
Injuries
– Payton Wilson (LB) was selected by the Steelers in the third round. But he could perhaps have left earlier without a physical peculiarity: according to NFL Media, Wilson no longer has an anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees. This has already happened to other NFL players, and the knee can be stabilized in other ways, but between this knee and a shoulder already operated on, some franchises have certainly been cooled, even if the player has increased the number of tackles at the fac.
They are placed on the injured list and will miss at least 4 games:
Son of…
The Eagles selected the son of their former player Jeremiah Trotter in the 5th round of the Draft. But not all legendary children were lucky enough to be called up. Fortunately, some quickly found a place in the following hours.
Frank Gore Jr (RB, Southern Mississippi) will join the Bills, a franchise in which his father played. Terique Owens (WR)son of Terrell Owens, will join the 49ers, again a team that his father knows well.
On the side of the “brothers of”, Valia Tagovailoa (QB), the brother of the Dolphins’ starting pitcher, will participate in the Seahawks’ rookie minicamp. It is not signed. He will have to try to find a place for himself.
And bref
– Record attendance for the 2024 Draft. More than 700,000 people came to attend the event. The first day record had already been broken with more than 275,000 spectators.
– Record for the Philadelphia Eagles during the Draft. The franchise tied the record for the number of trades during a draft with 8 operations. They tie the 2023 Texans and the 2018 Patriots.
– THE Guardian Cap, these large protective shells that players can wear in training, could make their arrival in matches. They were banned in competition until then, but one of the leaders of the NFL announced during a league webinar that they are now authorized. It remains to be seen if the players will dare, and how the cosmetic aspect will be managed, since the helmets also display the team colors.
– Former offensive lineman of the New York Giants, Korey Cunningham (OL) was found dead at his home. It was the Giants who announced the news on Friday, without specifying the cause of death. Cunningham was 28 years old.
– Cardell Hayes, the man who was accused of killing Will Smith (ex Saints, DE) in 2016 was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The judgment was rendered Thursday in New Orleans. A car collision had degenerated. Drunk, Smith crashed into the back of Hayes’ vehicle before fleeing. Hayes caught up with the former player, before shooting him eight times. (Associated Press)
– The Bears selected a punter in the 4th round of the Draft. His name is Tory Taylor (P). According to The Athletic, Caleb Williams (QB), Chicago’s new pitcher, was quick to find his number to send him a clear message: “ Hey, you won’t have to pun here often. »
– Dax Hill (CB, Bengals) moves to cornerback. Drafted as a safety in the first round in 2022, he has struggled to confirm since. So Zac Taylor confirmed to the Cincinnati Enquirer that his player was going to change positions. It must be said that Geno Stone and Von Bell were signed for the safety position, which left little room for Hill.
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2024-04-29 07:07:03
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