Ian Rapoport of NFL Media mentions that Packers veteran EDGE Preston Smith is on “several” teams’ radars ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Rapoport explains that the Packers are rotating a lot of edge rushers in their new defensive scheme which has “skewed young.” Another pass rusher to keep an eye on, according to Rapoport, is Giants EDGE Azeez Ojulari. Rapoport says … [Read more...] about Teams Expected To Have Preston Smith & Azeez Ojulari On Radar As Trade Candidates
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Brandon McManus, Alim McNeill, Lions, Packers
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell announced CB Carlton Davis III will practice Friday, per Colton Pouncy. Campbell adds RG Kevin Zeitler has a hip issue and G Kayode Awosika will fill in if Zeitler cannot go. (Pouncy) On Zeitler’s hip injury: “I think it’ll be hard to say he’s playing, but I don’t wanna say he’s out. I’m not there yet.” (Pouncy) With the Vikings’ track record of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Brandon McManus, Alim McNeill, Lions, Packers
NFC North Notes: Shane Waldron, David Montgomery, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears OC Shane Waldron was formerly the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator from 2021-2023 when Seattle moved on from Russell Wilson and started Geno Smith. He mentioned the biggest lesson he learned throughout his NFL career is the importance of having great fundamentals. “The biggest lesson that I’ve seen and tried to implement in each one of these things, from the … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Shane Waldron, David Montgomery, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, Brandon McManus, Romeo Doubs, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions The Lions signed DT Alim McNeill to a four-year, $97 million extension on Tuesday. Dan Campbell called McNeill one of the “pillars” of their team: “Fired up for Mac. He earned that. He’s a pivotal piece for is. [He’s one of] our pillars here.” (Eric Woodyard) As for Detroit being in the market for an edge rusher, Campbell said they aren’t going to rush any decisions: … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, Brandon McManus, Romeo Doubs, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Rashan Gary, Christian Watson, Lions, Packers
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell praised WR Jameson Williams for his desire to block: “It’s hard to beat a receiver who runs a 3.9 40 who will try to knock your head off. It’s a glorious thing, it really is.” (Will Burchfield) Campbell spoke on their potential trade targets: “I think if anything, you’re looking for a role player, someone who can set an edge, transition into the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dan Campbell, Rashan Gary, Christian Watson, Lions, Packers