Lions People around the Lions organization have been hinting at RB Jahmyr Gibbs becoming more involved in the passing game in year two following the departure of WR Josh Reynolds. Detroit RB coach Scottie Montgomery touched on what they need from Gibbs and what he is capable of as a pass-catcher. “Now what we need him to do from a passing game standpoint is go to the next … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam Darnold, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Packers Claim K James Turner Off Waivers From Lions
The Green Bay Packers have claimed K James Turner off waivers, per the NFL transaction wire. He was just cut by the Lions after they signed UFL breakout K Jake Bates to a contract. Turner takes the roster spot of K Jack Podlesny who was waived by the Packers. He’s the third kicker on the roster. Turner, 23, started his college career at Louisville before transferring to … [Read more...] about Packers Claim K James Turner Off Waivers From Lions
NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Dan Campbell, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears G Teven Jenkins is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but his representative hasn’t heard anything about an extension. He’s going into the 2024 season focused on staying healthy after missing time due to injuries each year of his career. “Stay healthy. That’s No. 1 and of the utmost importance for me right now,” Jenkins said via Kevin Fishbain of The … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Dan Campbell, Bears, Lions, Packers
Packers Release K Jack Podlesny
The Packers announced on Wednesday that they have released K Jack Podlesny. Podlesny, 24, originally signed on with the Vikings in May of last year as an undrafted free agent out of Georgia. However, Minnesota cut him loose during training camp and he never caught on with another team. The Packers recently signed him to a futures deal back in January. During his three-year … [Read more...] about Packers Release K Jack Podlesny
NFC Notes: Kenny Clark, Justin Jefferson, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions CB Carlton Davis is excited about what Detroit is building and brings him back to when he won a Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. “I think it’s a great group. Really excited about the personnel, the coaches, the environment. Haven’t been this excited since 2020, when we went and won the Super Bowl. There’s so much talent on this team. A really competitive environment. And so … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kenny Clark, Justin Jefferson, Lions, Packers, Vikings