Bears Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston stated the Bears were in on OLB Matt Judon before he was traded to Atlanta: “There were several teams interested in acquiring the 32-year-old, according to league sources, including the Bears, whose desire for a pass-rusher led them to offer a third-round selection of their own. The Patriots opted for the Atlanta pick and now own nine … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Dontayvion Wicks, Sam Darnold, Bears, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions first-round CB Terrion Arnold injured his pectoral muscle on Monday and is expected to return for the start of the season. Detroit DC Aaron Glenn isn’t sure if he’ll start immediately but knows he’ll make an impact when he’s back. “From college, we know he can go out there and play man coverage,” Glenn said, via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. “I mean, you … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Terrion Arnold, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Matt LaFleur, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions According to Aaron Wilson, the Lions worked out WR Alex Erickson, and LB Jordan Kunaszyk and recently signed LB Abraham Beauplan. Howard Balzer adds Detroit worked out OT Roderick Johnson, G Adam Pankey, and G Jamarco Jones before signing Jones. Packers Matt Schneidman of The Athletic updated his 53-man roster projections for the Packers after their first preseason … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matt LaFleur, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Packers Make Four Transactions
According to Matt Schneidman, the Packers are signing RB Nate McCrary and LB Chris Russell. They are releasing LS Peter Bowden and S Tyler Coyle in order to make room on their roster. McCrary, 25, originally signed on with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent out of Saginaw Valley in 2021. He was waived during the preseason and claimed by the Broncos. The Broncos recently … [Read more...] about Packers Make Four Transactions
NFC Notes: Jordan Love, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Colton Pouncy of The Athletic projected the Lions’ 53-man roster as they head into their second preseason game. Starting with RB, Pouncy believes fourth-rounder Sione Vaki will make the initial roster so they don’t risk losing him on waivers. Pouncy has four TEs making the roster including Shane Zylstra because of his versatility and first-team experience along with … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jordan Love, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings