Notable Pick: The pick of Simmons has major significance because the Cardinals drafted former Temple linebacker Haason Reddick just three seasons ago. DC Vance Joseph has to move Simmons around, but will it be natural within his defensive structure?
Round,Selection,
Player
School
DN Big BoardRank/Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (8)
Isaiah Simmons
6’4 238 LB-Clemson
4/1st Round
Simmons is clearly one of the more talented defenders to come into the league in quite some time. The consensus first-team All-American seems intent on wanting to play linebacker at the next level.
3 (72)
Josh Jones
6’5 311 OT-Houston
71/2nd Round
After just an okay junior campaign, the first-team All-AAC tackle took his game to another level in 2019. It easily could have resulted in him going off the board much earlier than 72nd.
4 (114)
Leki Fotu
6’5 327 DT-Utah
46/2nd Round
Fotu’s value should not be diminished in today’s pass-happy NFL. He is still an important entity and routinely handled double teams in school.
4 (131)
Rashard Lawrence II
6’2 308 DT-LSU
274/4th Round
Lawrence is a heavy-handed player who will surprise on occasion with his snap count reactions. His balance on line games proved to be up-and-down in the film viewed.
6 (202)
Evan Weaver
6’2 237 LB-California
102/3rd Round
Arguably the most active collegiate linebacker in the country the last two years, Weaver slipped because there are questions about his ability to transition into a three-down linebacker.
Benjamin can catch, run in-between the tackles bigger than his size and he’s slippery. It was a surprise that he lasted until Round 7.
Despite being lauded for his ability to hold the point of attack, new Arizona Cardinals DT Leki Fotu tallied 17 tackles for loss over the last three seasons, including 8 TFLs in 2019.
Seattle Seahawks
Notable Pick: The Seahawks have traditionally found a way to involve the tight end and Parkinson’s arrival means that trend will continue. He expands the team’s Red Zone capability while also extending the seams of the field.
Round,Selection,
Player
School
DN Big BoardRank/Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (27)
Jordyn Brooks
6’1 240 LB-Texas Tech
116/3rd Round
Brooks is fast, long and generally at his best going forward. He became the team’s first All-American LB since former Red Raider and NFL Hall of Fame linebacker Zach Thomas.
2 (48)
Darrell Taylor
6’4 253 DE-OLB Alabama
185/4th Round
Taylor had a knack for punching balls loose in school (six forced fumbles) and played two-to-three different spots for the Vols. He was equally effective from a two-point or three-point stance.
3 (69)
Damien Lewis
6’2 327 OG-LSU
60/2nd Round
Lewis provides options at any of the three interior line spots. His heavy nature belies his movement skills. The former junior college All-American has to improve picking up line games.
4 (133)
Colby Parkinson
6’7 252 TE-Stanford
191/4th Round
Parkinson (see above) finished his career averaging 13.5 yards per reception with 12 touchdowns.
4 (144)
DeeJay Dallas
5’10 217 All-purpose-Miami (Fla.)
38/2nd Round
Dallas -a former WR for the Hurricanes- averaged 17 yards per punt return in 2018. He is excellent in the screen game and has positive contact balance.
5 (148)
Alton Robinson
6’3 264 DE-Syracuse
169/4th Round
Robinson did not match his breakout junior year with a sparkling senior campaign. Nevertheless, his ability to generate speed-to-power will make him a challenge for offensive tackles.
6 (214)
Freddie Swain
6’0 199 WR-Florida
176/4th Round
Swain carries his equipment on game day and provides savvy as a slot receiver. In addition -particularly at this point in the draft- his value comes on special teams, where he was solid as a punt returner.
7 (251)
Stephen Sullivan
6’5 245 TE-LSU
386/5th Round
Sullivan -a former four-star recruit at WR- was satisfactory at that position in school. He is a flex option either on the outside or in the slot.
Lewis’ upper body strength was a big factor in the success of LSU’s offense in 2019. He can add some punch to the Seahawks offense in what will continue to be a physical running game.
San Francisco 49ers
Notable Pick: Of the draft’s first three selections, McKivitz will be in the battle for a roster spot with the 49ers depth at tackle. He has improved as a run blocker, but his ability to slide down to guard, if necessary, will likely determine his fate. The fact that NFL teams can now have three extra offensive linemen helps his charge.
Round,Selection,
Player
School
DN Big BoardRank/Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (14)
Javon Kinlaw
6’5 324 DT-South Carolina
5/1st Round
Kinlaw was an effective player in school but it could be argued that he can give even more. His quickness is supplemented by heavy hands. His fit into the 49ers defensive line rotation should be something to monitor in 2020…and beyond.
1 (25)
Brandon Aiyuk
6’0 205 WR-Arizona State
20/2nd Round
Aiyuk got more opportunities as a featured receiver in 2019 but it did not take away from his impact in the return game. The positive aspect of this draft pick is that he has yet to fully tap his vast upside at the receiver spot.
5 (153)
Colton McKivitz
OT-West Virginia
204/4th Round
McKivitz was a durable 47-game starter in school. He added positive play strength as he went along. He fits the profile the 49ers seek in their tackles.
6 (190)
Charlie Woerner
6’5 244 TE-Georgia
427/5th Round
One of the top recruits in the Class of 2016 when he came out of Rabun County HS (Ga.), Woerner had limited opportunities in school. He still flashed all of the skills that made him a four-star recruit at the prep level when given his opportunities. Very good blocker on the move
7 (217)
Jauan Jennings
6’3 215 WR-Tennessee
331/5th Round
Jennings dealt with injuries, suspensions and inconsistency but, when wired, he was one of the nation’s most competitive players. His run after the catch ability and field speed eases concern over average workout testing numbers.
San Francisco 49ers seventh-round pick Jauan Jennings has been a tough player to tackle since arriving in Knoxville. He averaged 16.4 yards per reception in 2019 (8 TDs).
Los Angeles Rams
Notable Pick: The Rams got to a Super Bowl on the strength of former PK Greg Zuerlein. He came from a small school and now the team will give Sloman a look late in the draft. The former Redhawk took his game to another level in 2019.
Round,Selection,
Player
School
DN Big BoardRank/Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
2 (52)
Cam Akers
5’10 217 RB-FSU
58/2nd Round
The former five-star recruit out of Mississippi averaged just under five yards per carry in school but was effective as a runner, receiver and passer during his three-year run in Tallahassee. Akers is stronger than his frame suggests.
2 (57)
Van Jefferson
6’1 197 WR-Florida, Ole Miss
17/2nd Round
Jefferson was productive at two different stops in the SEC due to his combination of body control and football intelligence. Some of his press-man releases have been unorthodox, yet sudden and effective.
3 (84)
Terrell Lewis
6’5 258 OLB-Alabama
48/2nd Round
It would have been interesting to see how Lewis’ career would have gone had he not been sidelined by injury in two consecutive seasons. He uses 83 1/2-inch wingspan to pole OTs back into the lap of QBs. Can he stay healthy?
3 (104)
Terrell Burgess
6’0 202 DB-Utah
285/4th Round
Burgess’ movement skills gives the team options with him as a nickel, outside cornerback or safety. He largely was drafted off of one productive year, but his skills translate to the next level.
4 (136)
Brycen Hopkins
6’4 245 TE-Purdue
135/3rd Round
Hopkins had some issues with the occasional concentration lapse, but the Big Ten’s Kwallick-Clark TE of the Year in 2019 averaged 17 yards per reception as a junior (2018). his speed and ability to stretch the seams of the field adds yet another layer to the Rams attack.
6 (199)
Jordan Fuller
6’2 203 S-Ohio State
279/4th Round
Fuller generally played a sound game in school. His movement skills for a taller safety were substantiated by some of the tough coverage assignments Ohio State gave him early in his career.
Johnston, pictured, led the Bears with 99 tackles in 2018. Before going down to injury in 2019, he had 58 tackles, 2.5 QB sacks, 8 TFLs, one interception and 5 PBUs.
7 (234)
Clay Johnston
6’0 229 LB-Baylor
301/5th Round
Johnston’s impressive start to the 2019 season was upended by a midseason knee injury. Prior to the injury, he had already posted four double-digit tackle games.
7 (248)
Sam Sloman
5’8 207 PK-Miami (OH.)
586/7th Round
Sloman connected on 87-percent of his field goals in school, but it was his senior year uptick in range that caught the eyes of scouts. Prior to 2018 he was not as effective as a kickoff specialist. Over the last two years, he posted a 63-percent touchback percentage on kickoffs.
7 (250)
Tremayne Anchrum
6’2 314 OL-Clemson
241/4th Round
For a player who operated exclusively on the edge in school, Anchrum was fairly impressive turning out the opposition on designed runs to his side. In pass protection (either outside or inside), he will have to get better at handling inside movement.
The 2020 NFL Free Agency period is upon us and here is a list of all of the free agent signings. This is a live document, so feel free to check out any of your team’s latest signings day-to-day. Bold and italicized players have already agreed to terms with their respective teams or are heading elsewhere.
NFC South
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive free agents
QB Jameis Winston QB Blaine Gabbert (re-signed) RB Peyton Barber (agreed to terms with Redskins) WR Breshad Perriman(agreed to terms with Jets) RT Demar Dotson T Jerald Hawkins T Josh Wells G Earl Watford G Michael Liedtke (RFA) TE Tanner Hudson (ERFA) re-negotiated contract TE Antony Auclair(re-signed) WR Bryant Mitchell (re-signed)
Defensive free agents
DE Rakeem Nunez-Roches(re-signed) DT Ndamukong Suh (re-signed) LB Shaquil Barrett (franchised) OLB Carl Nassib (agreed to terms with Raiders) ILB Kevin Minter(re-signed) LB Jason Pierre-Paul (re-signed) OLB Sam Acho S Andrew Adams(re-signed) S Darian Stewart CB Orion Stewart (ERFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed the franchise tag on DE Shaquil Barrett, re-signed OLB/DE Jason Pierre-Paul to a two-year deal, re-negotiated TE Tanner Hudson’s contract
Agreed to terms with QB Tom Brady (Patriots), G Joe Haeg (Colts)
Re-signed WR Bryant Mitchell, DE Rakeem Nunez-Roaches, ILB Kevin Minter, S Andrew Adams, DT Ndamukong Suh, CB Ryan Smith, QB Blaine Gabbert
Lost OLB Carl Nassib (Raiders), DT Beau Allen (Patriots), RB Peyton Barber (Redskins), WR Breshad Perriman (Jets)
Former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady completed 61-percent of his passes a season ago for 4,057 yards, 24 touchdowns and eight interceptions.
Atlanta Falcons
Offensive free agents
G John Wetzel (re-signed) WR Justin Hardy RB Kenjon Barner FB Keith Smith(re-signed) TE Austin Hooper (agreed to terms with Cleveland Browns) QB Matt Simms C Wes Schweitzer (agreed to terms with Washington) RB Brian Hill (Original-Round Tender) G Sean Harlow
The Falcons picked up former Los Angeles Rams and 2017 AP Offensive Player of the Year Todd Gurley (No. 30 pictured). Gurley has accounted for 70 career touchdowns, including 14 in 2019.
Defensive free agents
DE Vic Beasley (agreed to terms with Titans) DT Jack Crawford(agreed to terms with Titans) DE Adrian Clayborn (agreed to terms with Browns) CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson(re-signed) SS Kemal Ishmael DT Tyeler Davison (re-signed) FS J.J. Wilcox DE Steven Means (re-signed) SS John Cyprien CB Jamar Taylor DE Ra’Shede Hageman OLB De’Vondre Campbell (agreed to terms with Cardinals) S Sharrod Neasman(re-signed) DT Michael Bennett (RFA)
The Falcons acquired former Ravens first-round pick Hayden Hurst, who caught 30 passes for 349 yards (11.6 YPR) and 2 TDs in 2019.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded a 2020 second-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for TE Hayden Hurst and a 2020 fourth-round pick
Re-signed DT Tyeler Davison to a three-year deal, OG John Wetzel, S Sharrod Neasman, FB Keith Smith, DE Steven Means, CB Blidi Wreh-Wilson
Agreed to terms with OLB Dante Fowler, Jr. (Rams), RB Todd Gurley II (Rams), WR Laquon Treadwell (Vikings), G Justin McCray (Browns), ILB LaRoy Reynolds (Bengals), LB Edmond Robinson (XFL)
Lost TE Austin Hooper (Browns), DE Vic Beasley (Titans), lost OL Wes Schweitzer (Redskins), DE Adrian Clayborn (Browns), DT Jack Crawford (Titans)
Released RB Devonta Freeman, CB Desmond Trufant (agreed to terms with Lions), OT Ty Sambrailo (Titans)
Carolina Panthers
Offensive free agents
TE Greg Olsen (signed with Seattle Seahawks) RT Daryl Williams(agreed to terms with Bills) WR Jarius Wright WR Chris Hogan G Greg Van Roten(agreed to terms with Jets) WR DeAndrew White (re-signed) TE Dillon Gordon QB Kyle Allen (traded to Redskins) G Brandon Greene G Kitt O’Brien TE Marcus Baugh(agreed to terms with Redskins)
Defensive free agents
DT Dontari Poe (agreed to terms with Cowboys) DE Gerald McCoy(agreed to terms with Cowboys) OLB Mario Addison (agreed to terms with Bills) OLB Bruce Irvin (agreed to terms with Seahawks) CB Ross Cockrell FS Tre Boston DT Vernon Butler (agreed to terms with Bills) DT Kyle Love CB James Bradberry (agreed to terms with New York Giants) DT Stacy McGee CB Javien Elliott CB Cole Luke (ERFA)
Former Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (No. 24 pictured) agreed to terms with the New York Giants.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded QB Kyle Allen to Redskins for 2020 fifth-round pick, OG Trai Turner for OT Russell Okung (Chargers)
Re-signed WR DeAndrew White
Agreed to terms with QB Teddy Bridgewater (Saints), WR Seth Roberts (Ravens), DE Steven Weatherly (Vikings), CB Juston Burris (Browns), OG John Miller (Bengals), WR Keith Kirkwood (Saints), TE Seth DeValve (Jaguars), WR-KR Pharoh Cooper (Cardinals), OLB Tahir Whitehead (Raiders), QB P.J. Walker (XFL), WR Robby Anderson (Jets), DT Zach Kerr (Cardinals)
Lost TE Greg Olsen (Seahawks), CB James Bradberry (Giants), DE Mario Addison (Bills), DT Gerald McCoy (Cowboys), OLB Bruce Irvin (Seahawks), DT Vernon Butler (Bills), TE Marcus Baugh (Redskins), DT Dontari Poe (Cowboys), RT Daryl Williams (Bills)
Released S Eric Reid, QB Cam Newton
New Orleans Saints
Offensive free agents
QB Drew Brees (re-signed) QB Teddy Bridgewater (agreed to terms with Panthers) G Andrus Peat (re-signed) FB Zach Line RT Patrick Omameh RB Dwayne Washington G Cameron Tom (RFA) WR Austin Carr (RFA) QB Taysom Hill (placed a first-round tender) WR Keith Kirkwood (ERFA)(agreed to terms with Panthers)
Defensive free agents
OLB A.J. Klein (agreed to terms with Bills) CB Eli Apple CB P.J. Williams (re-signed) SS Vonn Bell(agreed to terms with Bengals) CB Johnson Bademosi ILB Stephone Anthony OLB Josh Martin ILB Manti Te’o FS D.J. Swearinger(re-signed) DT David Onyemata (re-signed) DE Noah Spence (re-signed) CB Justin Hardee (re-signed) SS J.T. Gray (ERFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed a first-round tender on QB Taysom Hill, re-signed QB Drew Brees to a two-year deal, DT David Onyemata to a three-year deal, OL Andrus Peat to a five-year deal, CB Justin Hardee, FS D.J. Swearinger, DE Noah Spence, CB P.J. Williams
Lost QB Teddy Bridgewater (Panthers), OLB A.J. Klein (Bills), WR Keith Kirkwood (Panthers), SS Vonn Bell (Bengals)
Agreed to terms with LS Zach Wood on a four-year deal, S Malcolm Jenkins (Eagles), WR Emmanuel Sanders (49ers), FB Michael Burton (Redskins)
NFC North
Minnesota Vikings
Offensive free agents
G Rashod Hill(re-signed) QB Sean Mannion (re-signed) LT Dakota Dozier (re-signed) RB Ameer Abdullah(re-signed) C Brett Jones (re-signed) WR Laquon Treadwell(agreed to terms with Falcons) FB C.J. Ham (re-signed)
Defensive free agents
DE Everson Griffen CB Trae Waynes (agreed to terms with Cincinnati) SS Anthony Harris (franchise tagged) SS Andrew Sendejo (agreed to terms with Cleveland) CB Mackensie Alexander (agreed to terms with Cincinnati) OLB Kentrell Brothers S Jayron Kearse (agreed to terms with Lions) DE Stephen Weatherly (agreed to terms with Panthers) OLB Eric Wilson (RFA) (Second-Round Tender) CB Marcus Sherels
Special teams free agents
PK Dan Bailey (re-signed)
The Minnesota Vikings traded wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills after he posted career-highs in receiving yards (1,130) and yards per reception (17.9) in 2019.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded WR Stefon Diggs and a 2020 seventh-round pick to the Buffalo Bills for a 2020 first-round pick, 2020 fifth-round pick, 2020 sixth-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick.
Re-signed QB Kirk Cousins to a two-year extension, RB C.J. Ham, P Britton Colquitt, K Dan Bailey, QB Sean Mannion, G Rashod Hill, C Brett Jones, LT Dakota Dozier, RB Ameer Abdullah
Placed the franchise tag on SS Anthony Harris, placed second round tender on OLB Eric Wilson
Agreed to terms with DT Michael Pierce (Ravens), WR Tajae Sharpe (Titans), DE Anthony Zettel (49ers)
Lost CB Trae Waynes (Bengals), CB Mackensie Alexander (Bengals), DE Stephen Weatherly (Panthers), DT Linval Joseph (Chargers), SS Andrew Sendejo (Browns), WR Laquon Treadwell (Falcons)
Released CB Xavier Rhodes (Colts), TE David Morgan
Detroit Lions
Offensive free agents
WR Jermaine Kearse TE Logan Thomas (agreed to terms with Redskins) G Graham Glasgow (agreed to terms with Denver) RB J.D. McKissic (agreed to terms with Redskins) QB Jeff Driskel (agreed to terms with Broncos) OT Ricky Wagner (agreed to terms with Green Bay)
Defensive free agents
DT Damon Harrison DT Mike Daniels SS Tavon Wilson CB Rashaan Melvin (agreed to terms with Jaguars) DT A’Shawn Robinson(agreed to terms with Rams) S Miles Killebrew(re-signed) DT Darius Kilgo DE Jamie Meder CB Michael Ford (ERFA) CB Dee Virgin (ERFA) LB Devon Kennard (agreed to terms with Cardinals)
Former Philadelphia Eagles OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai agreed to terms with the Lions on a five-year deal. He started 20 games for the Eagles in four seasons.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with QB Chase Daniel (Bears) on a three-year deal, OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (Eagles) on a five-year deal, LB Jamie Collins (Patriots), C Ted Karras (Patriots), DT Nick Williams (Bears), CB Desmond Trufant (Falcons), DT Danny Shelton (Patriots), S Jayron Kearse (Vikings), CB Tony McRae (Bengals), WR Geremy Davis (Chargers), ILB Reggie Ragland (Chiefs), OLB Elijah Lee (49ers), WR Geronimo Allison (Packers)
Re-signed S Miles Killebrew, WR Danny Amendola, T Oday Aboushi
Lost OG Graham Glasgow (Broncos), OT Ricky Wagner (Packers), OLB Devon Kennard (Cardinals), RB JD McKissic (Redskins), QB Jeff Driskel (Broncos), DT A’shawn Robinson (Rams), TE Logan Thomas (Redskins), CB Rashaan Melvin (Jaguars)
Team acquired S Duron Harmon from the Patriots, traded CB Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2020 third-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round pick
Green Bay Packers
Offensive free agents
OT Bryan Bulaga (agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers) RT Jared Veldheer WR Geronimo Allison(agreed to terms with Lions) TE Marcedes Lewis (re-signed) WR Ryan Grant FB Dan Vitale (agreed to terms with New England) FB Malcolm Johnson (RFA) TE Robert Tonyan, Jr. (ERFA) WR Jake Kumerow (ERFA) G John Leglue (ERFA)
Defensive free agents
CB Tramon Williams OLB Kyler Fackrell (agreed to terms with the Giants) ILB B.J. Goodson (agreed to terms with the Browns) SS Ibraheim Campbell ILB Blake Martinez (agreed to terms with the Giants) CB Chandon Sullivan (ERFA) DE Tyler Lancaster (ERFA) FS Will Redmond (ERFA)(re-signed)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes
Agreed to terms with LB Christian Kirksey (Browns), OT Ricky Wagner (Lions), WR Devin Funchess (Colts)
Re-signed TE Marcedes Lewis, FS Will Redmond
Lost OT Bryan Bulaga (Chargers), TE Jimmy Graham (Bears), ILB Blake Martinez (Giants), OLB Kyler Fackrell (Giants), LB BJ Goodson (Browns), FB Dan Vitale (Patriots), WR Geronimo Allison (Lions)
Chicago Bears
Offensive free agents
WR Taylor Gabriel QB Chase Daniel (agreed to terms with Lions) TE Bradley Sowell G Ted Larsen LT Cornelius Lucas(agreed to terms with Redskins) RT T.J. Clemmings RT Rashaad Coward TE J.P. Holtz
Defensive free agents
CB Prince Amukamara ILB Danny Trevathan(re-signed) FS HaHa Clinton-Dix(agreed to terms with Cowboys) S Sherrick McManis OLB Aaron Lynch, OLB Devante Bond DT Nick Williams (agreed to terms with Lions) OLB Kevin Pierre-Louis (agreed to terms with Redskins) DE Brent Urban (re-signed) S DeAndre Houston-Carson (re-signed) ILB Nick Kwiatkoski (agreed to terms with Raiders) S Deon Bush (re-signed) DT Roy Robertson-Harris (RFA)(Second-Round Tender) LB Isaiah Irving
The Bears acquired former Jaguars QB Nick Foles, who is 26-22 in his career as a starter.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with TE Jimmy Graham (Packers) to a two-year deal, TE Demetrius Harris (Browns), DE Robert Quinn (Cowboys) on a five-year deal, CB Artie Burns (Steelers), S Jordan Lucas (Chiefs), OLB Barkevious Mingo (Texans), RT Germain Ifedi (Seahawks)
Re-signed S Deon Bush, ILB Danny Trevathan, DE Brent Urban, S DeAndre Houston-Carson
Placed a second-round tender on DT Roy Robertson-Harris
Released former first-round pick OLB Leonard Floyd (Rams), lost QB Chase Daniel (Lions), DT Nick Williams (Lions), OLB Kevin Pierre-Louis (Redskins), ILB Nick Kwiatkoski (Raiders), LT Cornelius Lucas (Redskins), FS HaHa Clinton-Dix (Cowboys)
Team traded a 2020 fourth-round pick for QB Nick Foles (Jaguars)
NFC East
Washington Redskins
Offensive free agents
TE Jordan Reed WR Paul Richardson G Brandon Scherff TE Vernon Davis (retired) RB Chris Thompson QB Case Keenum (agreed to terms with Browns) G Ereck Flowers (agreed to terms with Dolphins) QB Colt McCoy(agreed to terms with Giants) RT Donald Penn C Tony Bergstrom FB Michael Burton (agreed to terms with Saints) RB Wendell Smallwood TE Jerome Cunningham (RFA) QB Josh Woodrum (ERFA)
Defensive free agents
CB Josh Norman (agreed to terms with Bills) CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie ILB Jon Bostic(re-signed) CB Aaron Colvin DE Nate Orchard (re-signed) SS Kenny Ladler DE Treyvon Hester DE Chris Odom DE Caleb Brantley(re-signed) DE Myles Humphrey
Former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller (No. 23 pictured) is returning to the team that drafted him in the third round (84th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes
Traded CB Quinton Dunbar to Seahawks for 2020 fifth-round pick, acquired QB Kyle Allen from Panthers for 2020 fifth-round pick
Agreed to terms with CB Kendall Fuller (Chiefs), OL Wes Schweitzer (Falcons), LB Thomas Davis (Chargers), OLB Kevin Pierre-Louis (Bears), S Sean Davis (Steelers), RB JD McKissic (Lions), TE Logan Thomas (Lions), LT Cornelius Lucas (Bears), TE Marcus Baugh (Panthers), RB Peyton Barber (Buccaneers), TE Richard Rodgers (Eagles), WR Cody Latimer (Giants), CB Ronald Darby (Eagles)
Re-signed DE Nate Orchard, ILB Jon Bostic, DE Caleb Brantley
Lost QB Case Keenum (Browns), OG Ereck Flowers (Dolphins), QB Colt McCoy (Giants), FB Michael Burton (Saints)
Released CB Josh Norman (Bills) and TE Vernon Davis retired
New York Giants
Offensive free agents
RT Mike Remmers (agreed to terms with Chiefs) WR Cody Latimer (agreed to terms with Redskins) K Aldrick Rosas WR Russell Shepard RB Javorius Allen TE Scott Simonson WR Corey Coleman(resigned) C Jon Halapio (RFA) FB Elijhaa Penny (re-signed) WR Cody Core WR Amba Etta-Tawo (ERFA)
Defensive free agents
ILB Alec Ogletree OLB Kareem Martin OLB DE Leonard Williams (placed the franchise tag) OLB Markus Golden FS Michael Thomas CB Antonio Hamilton (agreed to terms with the Chiefs) ILB David Mayo (re-signed) ILB Deone Bucannon ILB Devante Downs (RFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with LB Blake Martinez (Packers) on a three-year deal, TE Levine Toilolo (49ers), CB James Bradberry (Panthers), OLB Kyler Fackrell (Packers), RB Dion Lewis (Titans)
Agreed to terms with T Cameron Fleming (Cowboys), FS Nate Ebner (Patriots), QB Colt McCoy (Redskins), DT Austin Johnson (Titans). TE Eric Tomlinson (Raiders)
Placed the franchise tag on DL Leonard Williams, re-signed ILB David Mayo, FB Elijhaa Penny, WR Corey Coleman
Lost RT Mike Remmers (Chiefs), CB Antonio Hamilton (Chiefs), WR Cody Latimer (Redskins)
Dallas Cowboys
Offensive free agents
WR Amari Cooper (re-signed) WR Randall Cobb (agreed to terms with Texans) TE Jason Witten (agreed to terms with Raiders) WR Tavon Austin G Xavier Su’a-Filo(agreed to terms with Bengals) QB Dak Prescott (exclusive rights franchise tag) TE Blake Jarwin(re-signed) QB Cooper Rush(Original-Round Tender)
Defensive free agents
DE Michael Bennett DE Robert Quinn (agreed to terms with Bears) OLB Sean Lee (re-signed) DT Christian Covington CB Byron Jones (agreed to terms with Dolphins) SS Jeff Heath (agreed to terms with Raiders) ILB Joe Thomas(re-signed) DE Kerry Hyder (agreed to terms with 49ers) OLB Malcolm Smith DT Maliek Collins (agreed to terms with Raiders) ILB Ray-Ray Armstrong FS Darian Thompson (re-signed) OLB Justin March (re-signed) CB C.J. Goodwin (re-signed) DT Daniel Ross(agreed to terms with Raiders) CB Anthony Brown (re-signed) S Kavon Frazier DT Antwaun Woods (ERFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed the exclusive rights franchise tag on QB Dak Prescott, re-signed WR Amari Cooper on a five-year deal, CB Anthony Brown, K Kai Forbath, ILB Joe Thomas, OLB Justin March, CB C.J. Goodwin, OLB Sean Lee, FS Darian Thompson, TE Blake Jarwin
Agreed to terms with Gerald McCoy (Panthers), CB Maurice Canady (Jets), FS HaHa Clinton-Dix (Bears), DT Dontari Poe (Panthers), TE Blake Bell (Chiefs), K Greg Zuerlein (Rams)
Lost DE Robert Quinn (Bears), CB Byron Jones (Dolphins), WR Randall Cobb (Texans), TE Jason Witten (Raiders), SS Jeff Heath (Raiders), CB Donovan Olumba (Browns), DE Kerry Hyder (49ers), DT Daniel Ross (Raiders)
Lost T Cameron Fleming (Giants), DT Maliek Collins (Raiders), G Xavier Su’a-Filo (Bengals)
Philadelphia Eagles
Offensive free agents
LT Jason Peters QB Nate Sudfeld (re-signed) WR Nelson Agholor (agreed to terms with Raiders) QB Josh McCown RB Darren Sproles TE Richard Rodgers (agreed to terms with Redskins) RB Jordan Howard (agreed to terms with Dolphins) G Halapoulivaati Vaitai (agreed to terms with Lions) RB Corey Clement (RFA)
Defensive free agents
FS Malcolm Jenkins (agreed to terms with Saints) OLB Nigel Bradham FS Rodney McLeod (re-signed) CB Ronald Darby(agreed to terms with Redskins) DE Vinny Curry DT Timmy Jernigan (agreed to terms with Texans) DT Hassan Ridgeway (re-signed) OLB Kamu Grugier-Hill (agreed to terms with Dolphins) CB Jalen Mills (re-signed) CB Craig James (ERFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with DL Javon Hargrave (Steelers) on a three-year deal, ILB Jatavis Brown (Chargers), S Will Parks (Broncos), CB Nickell Robey-Coleman (Rams)
Re-signed FS Rodney McLeod to a two-year deal, CB Jalen Mills, QB Nate Sudfeld, DT Hassan Ridgeway
Traded a 2020 third-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Detroit Lions for CB Darius Slay
Lost OL Halapoulivaati Vaitai (Lions), RB Jordan Howard (Dolphins), OLB Kamu Grugier-Hill (Dolphins), S Malcolm Jenkins (Saints), WR Nelson Agholor (Raiders), TE Richard Rodgers (Redskins), CB Ronald Darby (Redskins), DT Timmy Jernigan (Texans)
NFC West
San Francisco 49ers
Offensive free agents
WR Emmanuel Sanders(agreed to terms with Saints) C Ben Garland(re-signed) TE Levine Toilolo (agreed to terms with Giants) WR Jordan Matthews RB Matt Breida (RFA) (Second-Round Tender) WR Kendrick Bourne (RFA) (Second-Round Tender)
Defensive free agents
FS Jimmie Ward (re-signed) CB Jason Verrett DE Arik Armstead (re-signed) DE Damontre Moore CB Dontae Johnson DT Sheldon Day (agreed to terms with Colts) DE Anthony Zettel (agreed to terms with Vikings) DE Ronald Blair (re-signed) OLB Elijah Lee (agreed to terms with Lions) DT Ethan Westbrooks
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded DL DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, re-signed DE Arik Armstead to a five-year deal, FS Jimmie Ward to a three-year deal, G Shon Coleman, C Ben Garland, DE Ronald Blair
Agreed to terms with G Tom Compton (Jets), ILB Joe Walker (Cardinals) DE Kerry Hyder (Cowboys), WR Travis Benjamin (Chargers)
Placed second-round tender on RB Matt Breida, WR Kendrick Bourne
Lost TE Levine Toilolo (Giants), WR Emmanuel Sanders (Saints), DE Anthony Zettel (Vikings), DT Sheldon Day (Colts), OLB Elijah Lee (Lions)
Los Angeles Rams
Offensive free agents
LT Andrew Whitworth (re-signed) QB Blake Bortles WR Jojo Natson (agreed to terms with Browns) WR Mike Thomas (agreed to terms with Bengals) G Austin Blythe (re-signed) TE Johnny Mundt (tendered as ERFA) C Coleman Shelton (tendered as ERFA)
Defensive free agents
OLB Dante Fowler, Jr. (agreed to terms with Falcons) DT Michael Brockers (re-signed) CB Nickell Robey-Coleman (agreed to terms with Eagles) ILB Cory Littleton (agreed to terms with Raiders) ILB Bryce Hager DE Morgan Fox (RFA) S Donte Deayon(re-signed) S Marqui Christian (agreed to terms with Jets) OLB Josh Carraway (ERFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Tendered TE Johnny Mundt (ERFA), C Coleman Shelton (ERFA), re-signed LT Andrew Whitworth, G Austin Blythe, DT Michael Brockers, S Donte Deayon
Agreed to terms with OLB Leonard Floyd (Bears), DT A’Shawn Robinson (Lions)
Lost ILB Cory Littleton (Raiders), S Marqui Christian (Jets), CB Nickell Robey-Coleman (Eagles), OLB Dante Fowler, Jr. (Falcons), WR Mike Thomas (Bengals), K Greg Zuerlein (Cowboys)
Released RB Todd Gurley (Falcons), OLB Clay Matthews, Jr.
Seattle Seahawks
Offensive free agents
G Mike Iupati RT Germain Ifedi(agreed to terms with Bears) WR Josh Gordon WR Jaron Brown RB Marshawn Lynch RB Robert Turbin QB Geno Smith TE Luke Willson (re-signed) RB C.J. Prosise C Joey Hunt(Original-Round Tender) OT George Fant (agreed to terms with Jets) WR David Moore (Original-Round Tender) TE Jacob Hollister (placed a second-round tender) G Jordan Roos WR Malik Turner TE Tyrone Swoopes
Defensive free agents
DE Jadeveon Clowney DE Ezekiel Ansah OLB Mychal Kendricks DT Al Woods (agreed to terms with Jaguars) DE Quinton Jefferson (agreed to terms with Bills) CB Akeem King DT Jarran Reed (re-signed) CB Neiko Thorpe OLB Dekoda Watson DE Branden Jackson(Original-Round Tender) CB Kalan Reed FS Ryan Neal (ERFA) CB Jeremy Boykins (ERFA) DT Bryan Mone (ERFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Redskins for CB Quinton Dunbar
Agreed to terms with OT Brandon Shell (Jets), OT Cedric Ogbuehi (Bengals), G BJ Finney (Steelers), TE Greg Olsen (Panthers), OLB Bruce Irvin (Panthers), WR Phillip Dorsett (Patriots), DE Benson Mayowa (Raiders)
Re-signed DT Jarran Reed to a two-year deal, TE Luke Wilson
Placed a second-round tender on TE Jacob Hollister
Lost OT George Fant (Jets), DE Quinton Jefferson (Bills), DT Al Woods (Jaguars), RT Germain Ifedi (Bears)
Arizona Cardinals
Offensive free agents
RT Marcus Gilbert (resigned) TE Charles Clay G Max Garcia(re-signed) C A.Q. Shipley QB Brett Hundley (re-signed) RT Jordan Mills RB Kenyan Drake (placed transition tag) WR Damiere Byrd (agreed to terms with the Patriots) WR Pharoh Cooper (agreed to terms with Panthers) RB D.J. Foster (re-signed) K Zane Gonzalez (placed second-round tender)
Defensive free agents
DE Rodney Gunter (agreed to terms with Jaguars) OLB Brooks Reed DE Clinton McDonald OLB Cassius Marsh(agreed to terms with Jaguars) FS Josh Shaw DE Jonathan Bullard (re-signed) SS Chris Banjo (re-signed) DT Zach Kerr (agreed to terms with Panthers) CB Brandon Williams S Charles Washington (re-signed) ILB Joe Walker (agreed to terms with 49ers) CB Kevin Peterson
Former Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (No. 10 pictured) had 31 games of more than 70 receiving yards over the last three seasons (2017-19).
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded RB David Johnson and a 2020 second-round pick to the Houston Texans for WR DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth-round pick
Placed the transition tag on RB Kenyan Drake, agreed to terms with DT Jordan Phillips (Bills), OLB Devon Kennard (Lions), LB De’Vondre Campbell (Falcons), DT Trevon Coley (Colts)
Re-signed QB Brett Hundley, SS Chris Banjo, DE Jonathan Bullard, G Max Garcia, S Charles Washington, RB D.J. Foster, RT Marcus Gilbert
Lost WR Damiere Byrd (Patriots), DE Rodney Gunter (Jaguars), WR Pharoh Cooper (Panthers), ILB Joe Walker (49ers), OLB Cassius Marsh (Jaguars), DT Zach Kerr (Panthers)
AFC South
Tennessee Titans
Offensive free agents
TE Delanie Walker QB Marcus Mariota (agreed to terms with Raiders) RB Dion Lewis (agreed to terms with Giants) RT Jack Conklin (agreed to terms with Browns) G Kevin Pamphile RT Dennis Kelly (re-signed) RB Derrick Henry (placed exclusive rights franchise tag) RB David Fluellen (RFA) WR Darius Jennings (agreed to terms with Chargers) TE MyCole Pruitt (re-signed) WR Tajae Sharpe (agreed to terms with Vikings)
Defensive free agents
CB Logan Ryan DE Cameron Wake ILB Wesley Woodyard ILB Daren Bates CB Chris Milton (resigned) ILB Kamalei Correa (re-signed) DT Austin Johnson (agreed to terms with Giants) CB Tramaine Brock CB LeShaun Sims (agreed to terms with Bengals) CB Tye Smith (RFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Re-signed QB Ryan Tannehill to a four-year deal, RT Dennis Kelly, TE MyCole Pruitt, CB Chris Milton, ILB Kamalei Correa and placed the exclusive rights franchise tag on RB Derrick Henry,
Agreed to terms with DE Vic Beasley (Falcons) on a one-year deal, ILB Nick Dzubnar (Chargers), DT Jack Crawford (Falcons), T Ty Sambrailo (Falcons)
Lost QB Marcus Mariota (Raiders), OT Jack Conklin (Browns), RB Dion Lewis (Giants), WR Tajae Sharpe (Vikings), DT Austin Johnson (Giants), CB LeShaun Sims (Bengals), WR Darius Jennings (Chargers)
Team traded DT Jurrell Casey to Broncos for a 2020 seventh-round pick
Houston Texans
Offensive free agents
RB Lamar Miller QB A.J. McCarron (re-signed) RB Carlos Hyde TE Darren Fells (re-signed) QB Joe Webb RB Taiwan Jones (agreed to terms with Bills)
Defensive free agents
ILB Dylan Cole (original round tender) CB Johnathan Joseph CB Vernon Hargreaves (re-signed) OLB Barkevious Mingo (agreed to terms with Bears) SS Jahleel Addae FS Mike Adams OLB Tyrell Adams (re-signed) DT D.J. Reader (agreed to terms with Bengals) CB Phillip Gaines
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded WR DeAndre Hopkins and a 2020 fourth-round pick to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a 2020 second-round pick, a 2021 fourth-round pick and RB David Johnson
Agreed to terms with S Eric Murray (Browns), S Jaylen Watkins (Chargers), WR Randall Cobb (Cowboys), RT Brett Qvale (Jets), DT Timmy Jernigan (Eagles)
Re-signed CB Bradley Roby to a three-year deal, T Roderick Johnson, QB A.J. McCarron, TE Darren Fells, OLB Tyrell Adams. CB Vernon Hargreaves
Lost DT D.J. Reader (Bengals), RB Taiwan Jones (Bills), OLB Barkevious Mingo (Bears)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Offensive free agents
G Tyler Shatley (re-signed) LT Cedric Ogbuehi (agreed to terms with Seahawks) RT Benjamin Ijalana TE Nick O’Leary (agreed to terms with Raiders) TE Ben Koyack TE Seth Devalve (agreed to terms with Panthers) G Brandon Thomas (ERFA) RB Devante Mays (ERFA) WR Keelan Cole (RFA) (Second-Round Tender) RB Alfred Blue
Defensive free agents
ILB Jake Ryan DT Akeem Spence OLB Najee Goode ILB D.J. Alexander ILB Preston Brown DT Carl Davis (RFA) ILB Donald Payne (RFA) OLB James Onwualu (RFA) ILB Austin Calitro (ERFA) DE Yannick Ngakoue (placed the franchise tag)
Former Browns 2017 Pro Bowl LB Joe Schobert should be a welcome addition to the Jaguars defense. He has posted over 100 tackles in each of his last three seasons (seven forced fumbles). Schobert had four interceptions for the Browns in 2019.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded DL Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for a 2020 fifth-round pick and QB Nick Foles to Chicago Bears for a 2020 fourth-round pick, placed the franchise tag on DE Yannick Ngakoue, placed second-round tender on WR Keelan Cole
Agreed to terms with LB Joe Schobert (Browns), DE Rodney Gunter (Cardinals), OLB Cassius Marsh (Cardinals), CB Rashaan Melvin (Lions), DT Al Woods (Seahawks), TE Tyler Eifert (Browns)
Re-signed G Tyler Shatley and LB Lerentee McCray
Lost LT Cedric Ogbuehi (Seahawks), TE Seth DeValve (Panthers), TE Nick O’Leary (Raiders)
Indianapolis Colts
Offensive free agents
WR Devin Funchess (agreed to terms with Packers) TE Eric Ebron (agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers) WR Chester Rogers WR Dontrelle Inman RT Le’Raven Clark (re-signed) G Josh Andrews(agreed to terms with Jets) RB Jonathan Williams G Joe Haeg (agreed to terms with Buccaneers) WR Marcus Johnson WR Daurice Fountain (ERFA)
Defensive free agents
DE Jabaal Sheard FS Clayton Geathers FS Isaiah Johnson S Briean Boddy-Calhoun DT Trevon Coley(agreed to terms with Cardinals) S Kai Nacua (ERFA) S Rolan Milligan (re-signed)
Quarterback Philip Rivers has thrown for over 4,000 yards in 11 of his 16 NFL campaigns.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft to the San Francisco 49ers for DT DeForest Buckner, making him second highest paid DT behing Aaron Donald
Re-signed S Rolan Milligan
Agreed to terms with QB Philip Rivers (Chargers), re-signed OT Anthony Castonzo to an extension, OT Le’Raven Clark, CB Xavier Rhodes (Vikings), DT Sheldon Day (49ers), CB Travis Carrie (Browns)
Lost TE Eric Ebron (Steelers), G Joe Haeg (Buccaneers), G Josh Andrews (Jets), QB Brian Hoyer (Patriots), WR Devin Funchess (Packers), DT Trevon Coley (Cardinals)
Released QB Brian Hoyer (agreed to terms with Patriots), CB Pierre Desir (agreed to terms with Jets)
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Offensive free agents
WR Seth Roberts(agreed to terms with Panthers) WR Chris Moore (re-signed) G Parker Ehinger (ERFA) C Hroniss Grasu C C Matt Skura (Original-Round Tender) RB Gus Edwards (ERFA) G Randin Crecelius (ERFA) RT Andre Smith (re-signed)
Defensive free agents
CB Jimmy Smith SS Tony Jefferson CB Brandon Carr DT Michael Pierce (agreed to terms with Vikings) ILB Patrick Onwuasor (agreed to terms with Jets) SS Anthony Levine(r-signed) OLB Pernell McPhee DT Domata Peko ILB Josh Bynes (agreed to terms with Bengals) S Jordan Richards (re-signed) SS Brynden Trawick DT Justin Ellis (re-signed) DT Jihad Ward (re-signed) S Fish Smithson (ERFA)
New Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell (No. 93 pictured) has gotten better with age. In his last three seasons, Campbell has 30.5 of his 88 career quarterback sacks.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for DL Calais Campbell, DE Chris Wormley and a 2021 seventh-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2020 fifth-round pick
Traded TE Hayden Hurst and a 2020 fourth-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2020 second-round pick and a 2020 fifth-round pick
Re-signed DE Jihad Ward, DT Justin Ellis, RT Andre Smith, CB Jimmy Smith, SS Anthony Levine, WR Chris Moore
Placed the franchise tag on DE Matthew Judon and agreed to terms with DE Derek Wolfe (Broncos)
Lost DT Michael Pierce (Vikings), WR Seth Roberts (Panthers), ILB Josh Bynes (Bengals), ILB Patrick Onwuasor (Jets)
Released OL James Hurst
Cleveland Browns
Offensive free agents
TE Demetrius Harris (agreed to terms with Bears) LT Greg Robinson G Eric Kush (agreed to terms with Raiders) QB Drew Stanton WR Rashard Higgins RB Kareem Hunt (placed a second-round tender) G Justin McCray(agreed to terms with Falcons) TE Ricky Seals-Jones(agreed to terms with Chiefs) WR Khadarel Hodge RB Dontrell Hilliard TE Pharaoh Brown
Defensive free agents
ILB Christian Kirksey (agreed to terms with Packers) CB Travis Carrie (agreed to terms wit Colts) ILB Adarius Taylor FS Damarious Randall(agreed to terms with Raiders) ILB Joe Schobert (agreed to terms with Jaguars) FS Eric Murray (agreed to terms with Texans) CB Juston Burris (agreed to terms with Panthers) DE Bryan Cox Jr (RFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with TE Austin Hooper (Falcons) on a four-year deal, OT Jack Conklin (Titans), ILB BJ Goodson (Packers), SS Karl Joseph (Raiders), QB Case Keenum (Redskins), DT Andrew Billings (Bengals), WR Jojo Natson (Rams), S Andrew Sendejo (Vikings), CB Kevin Johnson (Bills), CB Donovan Olumba (Cowboys), Adrian Clayborn (Falcons), C Evan Brown (Dolphins)
Placed a second-round tender on RB Kareem Hunt
Lost FS Eric Murray (Texans), ILB Christian Kirksey (Packers), ILB Joe Schobert (Jaguars), CB Juston Burris (Panthers), TE Demetrius Harris (Bears), G Eric Kush (Raiders), G Justin McCray (Falcons), CB Travis Carrie (Colts), FS Damarious Randall (Raiders), TE Ricky Seals-Jones (Chiefs)
Released FS Morgan Burnett
Cincinnati Bengals
Offensive free agents
WR A.J. Green (placed the franchise tag) TE Tyler Eifert(agreed to terms with Jaguars) G John Jerry G Alex Redmond (RFA) (Original-Round Tender) TE Cethan Carter (RFA)(Original-Round Tender)
Defensive free agents
CB Darqueze Dennard DE Kerry Wynn ILB LaRoy Reynolds (agreed to terms with Falcolns) OLB Nick Vigil(agreed to terms with Chargers) DT Andrew Billings (agreed to terms with Browns) S Brandon Wilson(Original-Round Tender) DT Josh Tupou (Original-Round Tender) CB Tony McRae (agreed to terms with Lions) CB Torry McTyer(re-signed) CB Greg Mabin (re-signed) ILB Hardy Nickerson, Jr. S Clayton Fejedelem (agreed to terms with Dolphins) DT Niles Scott
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed the franchise tag on WR A.J. Green, agreed to terms with DT DJ Reader (Texans) on a four-year deal, CB Trae Waynes (Vikings), CB Mackensie Alexander (Vikings), OG Xavier Su’a-Filo (Cowboys), WR Mike Thomas (Rams), ILB Josh Bynes (Ravens), SS Vonn Bell (Saints), CB LeShaun Sims (Titans)
Re-signed CB Torry McTyer, CB Greg Mabin
Lost S Clayton Fejedelem (Dolphins), DT Andrew Billings (Browns), CB Tony McRae (Lions), ILB LaRoy Reynolds (Falcons), TE Tyler Eifert (Jaguars), OLB Nick Vigil (Chargers)
Released OG John Miller and OT Cordy Glenn
Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive free agents
TE Vance McDonald (CO) G B.J. Finney (agreed to terms with Seahawks) TE Nick Vannett (agreed to terms with Broncos) RT Matt Feiler (RFA) (second-round tender) OT Zach Banner
Defensive free agents
CB Artie Burns (agreed to terms with Bears) OLB Bud Dupree (franchise tag) FS Sean Davis (agreed to terms with Redskins) DT Javon Hargrave (agreed to terms with Eagles) CB Mike Hilton (RFA)(Second-Round Tender) DT Leterrius Walton (RFA) ILB Tyler Matakevich (agreed to terms with Bills) FS Jordan Dangerfield(re-signed) DE Lavon Hooks (ERFA)
New Pittsburgh Steelers tight end and 2018 Pro Bowler Eric Ebron has 27 career touchdown receptions.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded a 2020 fifth-round pick to the Baltimore Ravens for DE Chris Wormley and a 2021 seventh-round pick, re-signed FS Jordan Dangerfield
Placed the franchise tag on OLB Bud Dupree, placed second-round tender on RT Matt Feiler, CB Mike Hilton
Agreed to terms with FB Derek Watt (Chargers), C Steven Wisniewski (Chiefs), TE Eric Ebron (Colts), DT Cavon Walker (XFL), DE Dewayne Hendrix (XFL), S Tyree Kinnel (XFL), LS Christian Kuntz (XFL)
Released DL Anthony Chickillo, LB Mark Barron, WR Johnny Holton, FB Roosevelt Nix
Lost DT Javon Hargrave (Eagles), ILB Tyler Matakevich (Bills), FS Sean Davis (Redskins), G BJ Finney (Seahawks), CB Artie Burns (Bears), TE Nick Vannett (Broncos)
AFC East
New England Patriots
Offensive free agents
QB Tom Brady (agreed to terms with Buccaneers) WR Phillip Dorsett (agreed to terms with Seahawks) RT Marshall Newhouse TE Benjamin Watson C James Ferentz C Ted Karras OL Joe Thuney (franchise tagged)
Defensive free agents
ILB Kyle Van Noy (agreed to terms with Dolphins) FS Nate Ebner(agreed to terms with Giants) OLB Jamie Collins (agreed to terms with Lions) DT Danny Shelton (agreed to terms with Lions) OLB Shilique Calhoun(re-signed) OLB Elandon Roberts (agreed to terms with Dolphins) DE Keionta Davis (RFA)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed the franchise tag on OL Joe Thuney
Agreed to terms with FS Adrian Phillips (Chargers), FB Dan Vitale (Packers), DE Brandon Copeland (Jets), QB Brian Hoyer (Colts)
Re-signed OLB Shilique Calhoun
Lost QB Tom Brady (Buccaneers), LB Kyle Van Noy (Dolphins), S Duron Harmon (Lions) , LB Jamie Collins (Lions),OL Ted Karras (Dolphins)
Lost DT Danny Shelton (Lions), OLB Elandon Roberts (Dolphins), FS Nate Ebner (Giants), WR Phillip Dorsett (Seahawks)
Released K Stephen Gostkowski
Buffalo Bills
Offensive free agents
RT LaAdrian Waddle RB Frank Gore RB Senorise Perry WR Isaiah McKenzie (RFA)(re-signed) G Isaac Asiata (RFA)
Defensive free agents
DT Jordan Phillips (agreed to terms with Cardinals) OLB Lorenzo Alexander CB Kevin Johnson(agreed to terms with Browns) DE Shaq Lawson (agreed to terms with Dolphins) OLB Julian Stanford FS Kurt Coleman DT Corey Liuget SS Dean Marlowe (re-signed)
Buffalo Bills new defensive end Mario Addison (No. 97 pictured) has 55 career quarterback sacks.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Traded a 2020 first-round pick, 2020 fifth-round pick, 2020 sixth-round pick and a 2021 fourth-round pick for Minnesota Vikins WR Stefon Diggs and a 2020 seventh-round pick.
Agreed to terms with LB A.J. Klein (Saints) on a three-year deal, DE Mario Addison (Panthers) on a three-year deal, LB Tyler Matakevich (Steelers), CB Josh Norman (Redskins), DT Vernon Butler (Panthers), RB Taiwan Jones (Texans), DE Quinton Jefferson (Seahawks), RT Daryl Williams (Panthers)
Re-signed SS Dean Marlowe, WR Isaiah McKenzie
Lost DT Jordan Phillips (Cardinals), lost DE Shaq Lawson (Dolphins), CB Kevin Johnson (Browns)
Miami Dolphins
Offensive free agents
C Daniel Kilgore G Evan Boehm RT J’Marcus Webb TE Clive Walford TE WR Trevor Davis
Defensive free agents
CB Aqib Talib FS Walt Aikens DE John Jenkins OLB Deon Lacey (RFA) FS Adrian Colbert (ERFA) (re-signed) OLB Chase Allen (RFA) DT Kendrick Norton (ERFA)
Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback/safety Byron Jones has 43 passes defensed in his career.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with DE Emmanuel Ogbah (Chiefs) on a two-year deal, CB Byron Jones (Cowboys) on a five-year deal, OG Ereck Flowers on a three-year deal, LB Kyle Van Noy (Patriots) on a four-year deal and Shaq Lawson (Bills) on a three-year deal,
Agreed to terms with RB Jordan Howard (Eagles), S Clayton Fejedelem (Bengals) and OLB Kamu Grugier-Hill (Eagles), OG Ted Karras (Patriots), OLB Elandon Roberts (Patriots)
Re-signed FS Adrian Colbert
New York Jets
Offensive free agents
C Ryan Kalil LT Kelvin Beachum WR Robby Anderson(agreed to terms with Panthers) WR Demaryius Thomas QB Trevor Siemian G Tom Compton (agreed to terms with 49ers) RT Brent Qvale (agreed to terms with Texans) RB Bilal Powell RB Ty Montgomery TE Daniel Brown QB David Fales (re-signed) G Alex Lewis (re-signed) WR Josh Malone (RFA) WR Jeff Smith (ERFA) OT Brandon Shell (agreed to terms with Seattle)
Defensive free agents
CB Brian Poole (re-signed) FS Rontez Miles DE Brandon Copeland (agreed to terms with Patriots) ILB Neville Hewitt (re-signed) S Blake Countess ILB Albert McClellan OLB Paul Worrilow OLB Jordan Jenkins (re-signed) CB Maurice Canady (agreed to terms with Cowboys) ILB James Burgess(re-signed) CB Arthur Maulet (Resigned) ILB B.J. Bello (RFA) CB Bennett Jackson(re-signed)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with OT George Fant (Seahawks), OG Connor McGovern (Broncos), G Greg Van Roten (Panthers), G Josh Andrews (Colts), S Marqui Christian (Rams), CB Pierre Desir (Colts), WR Breshad Perriman (Buccaneers), ILB Patrick Onwuasor (Ravens)
Re-signed OG Alex Lewis, ILB Neville Hewitt, CB Arthur Maulet, CB Brian Poole, ILB James Burgess, CB Bennett Jackson, OLB Jordan Jenkins, QB David Fales
Lost CB Maurice Cannady (Cowboys), OT Brandon Shell (Seahawks), G Tom Compton (49ers), RT Brett Qvale (Texans), DE Brandon Copeland (Patriots), WR Robby Anderson (Panthers)
AFC West
Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive free agents
QB Chad Henne(re-signed) RB LeSean McCoy QB Matt Moore FB Anthony Sherman (re-signed) C Stefen Wisniewski(agreed to terms with Steelers) TE Blake Bell (agreed to terms with Cowboys) RB Spencer Ware WR Demarcus Robinson (re-signed) WR Marcus Kemp (ERFA) TE Deon Yelder (ERFA) TE David Wells (ERFA)
Defensive free agents
OLB Terrell Suggs ILB Darron Lee DT Xavier Williams S Jordan Lucas(agreed to terms with Bears) CB Morris Claiborne CB Bashaud Breeland (re-signed) DE Emmanuel Ogbah (agreed to terms with Dolphins) ILB Reggie Ragland(agreed to terms with Lions) CB Keith Reaser DE Mike Pennel (re-signed) CB Kendall Fuller (agreed to terms with Redskins) DT Chris Jones (franchise tagged)
The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on DL Chris Jones (No. 95 pictured). Not only does Jones have 33.5 career quarterback sacks, but he has also has 20 passes defensed in just four seasons.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed the franchise tag on DL Chris Jones, agreed to terms with CB Antonio Hamilton (Giants)
Re-signed QB Chad Henne, FB Anthony Sherman, DE Mike Pennel, WR Demarcus Robinson, CB Bashaud Breeland
Agreed to terms with CB Antonio Hamilton (Giants), RT Mike Remmers (Giants), QB Jordan Ta’amu (XFL), TE Ricky Seals-Jones (Browns), RB DeAndre Washington (Raiders)
Lost CB Kendall Fuller (Redskins), lost DE Emmanuel Ogbah (Dolphins), C Steven Wisniewski (Steelers), S Jordan Lucas (Bears), TE Blake Bell (Cowboys), ILB Reggie Ragland (Lions)
Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive free agents
QB Philip Rivers (agreed to terms with Colts) WR Travis Benjamin(agreed to terms with 49ers) RB Melvin Gordon (agreed to terms with Broncos) RB Austin Ekeler (re-signed) G Michael Schofield TE Lance Kendricks WR Geremy Davis (agreed to terms with Lions) G Ryan Groy RB Troymaine Pope (RFA) G Spencer Drango (RFA) FB Derek Watt (agreed to terms with Steelers) TE Sean Culkin (RFA) G Trenton Scott (ERFA) WR Dylan Cantrell (ERFA) C Dillon DeBoer C (RFA)
Defensive free agents
DT Brandon Mebane OLB Thomas Davis (agreed to terms with Redskins) DT Damion Square FS Adrian Phillips (agreed to terms with Patriots) ILB Nick Dzubnar (agreed to term with Titans) CB Jaylen Watkins (agreed to terms with Texans) DT Sylvester Williams DT Isaac Rochell (RFA) I ILB Jatavis Brown (agreed to terms with Eagles) CB Michael Davis (ERFA)(Second-Round Tender)
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Placed second-round tender on CB Michael Davis
Re-signed RB Austin Ekeler
Agreed to terms with OT Bryan Bulaga (Packers), CB Chris Harris, Jr. (Broncos), DT Linval Joseph (Vikings), WR Darius Jennings (Titans), OLB Nick Vigil (Bengals)
Lost QB Philip Rivers (Colts), FB Derek Watt (Steelers), OLB Thomas Davis (Redskins), FS Adrian Phillips (Patriots), RB Melvin Gordon (Broncos), CB Jaylen Watkins (Texans) , ILB Jatavis Brown (Eagles), ILB Nick Dzubnar (Titans), WR Travis Benjamin (49ers), WR Geremy Davis (Lions)
Traded OT Russell Okung for OG Trai Turner (Panthers)
Denver Broncos
Offensive free agents
G Ron Leary (declined option) RB Theo Riddick RB Devontae Booker C Connor McGovern (agreed to terms with Jets) RT Elijah Wilkinson (placed a second-round tender) QB Brandon Allen (RFA) WR Tim Patrick (RFA) WR Diontae Spencer (ERFA)
Defensive free agents
CB Chris Harris (agreed to terms with Chargers) DE Derek Wolfe(agreed to terms with Ravens) DT Shelby Harris (re-signed) DE Adam Gotsis DE Billy Winn CB Cyrus Jones OLB Jeremiah Attaochu(re-signed) ILB Corey Nelson CB DeVante Bausby (RFA) (re-signed) OLB Joe Jones (RFA) (re-signed) S Dymonte Thomas DE Mike Purcell (RFA) (second-round tender) S Will Parks (agreed to terms with Eagles) CB Davontae Harris (ERFA) S Trey Marshall (ERFA) OLB Dadi Nicolas DT Joel Heath (re-signed) S Justin Simmons (placed the franchise tag)
New Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (pictured scoring TD) has accounted for 4,240 yards rushing (4 YPC) and 36 touchdowns in five seasons. In addition, Gordon has caught 224 passes for 1,873 yards (8.4 YPR) and 11 touchdowns.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with OG Graham Glasgow (Lions) to a four-year deal, QB Jeff Driskel (Lions), RB Melvin Gordon (Chargers), TE Nick Vannett (Steelers), P Sam Martin (Lions)
Traded for CB A.J. Bouye (Jaguars), RB Andy Janovich to Cleveland Browns for a 2021 seventh-round pick, 2020 seventh-round pick to Titans for five-time Pro Bowl DT Jurrell Casey
Placed second-round tender on LT Elijah Wilkinson, DE Mike Purcell, re-signed CB DeVante Bausby, OLB Joe Jones,OLB Jeremiah Attaochu, DT Joel Heath, DT Shelby Harris
Lost OG Connor McGovern (Jets), CB Chris Harris Jr (Chargers), S Will Parks (Eagles), DE Derek Wolfe (Ravens)
Declined option on OG Ron Leary, released QB Joe Flacco
Las Vegas Raiders
Offensive free agents
QB Mike Glennon WR Dwayne Harris RB Isaiah Crowell G Jordan Devey (re-signed) RB Rod Smith (re-signed) WR Keelan Doss (ERFA) TE Eric Tomlinson (agreed to terms with Giants) RB DeAndre Washington (agreed to terms with Chiefs) QB Nathan Peterman (RFA) (original round tender) G Cameron Hunt (ERFA) G Richie Incognito OT David Sharpe
Defensive free agents
OLB Tahir Whitehead (agreed to terms with Panthers) CB Daryl Worley SS Karl Joseph (agreed to terms with Browns) OLB Vontaze Burfict DE Benson Mayowa(agreed to terms with Seahawks) DT Josh Mauro OLB Kyle Wilber (re-signed) FS Curtis Riley ILB Will Compton DE Olsen Pierre ILB Ukeme Eligwe (RFA) CB Makinton Dorleant (ERFA) DE Jeremiah Valoaga (ERFA) OLB Nicholas Morrow (RFA) S Dallin Leavitt (ERFA) CB D.J. Killings (ERFA) DE Dion Jordan
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota has thrown 76 touchdown passes to 44 interceptions in his five-year NFL career.
2020 Free Agency report/Other Notes:
Agreed to terms with QB Marcus Mariota (Titans), TE Jason Witten (Cowboys), LB Cory Littleton (Rams), DE Carl Nassib (Buccaneers), LB Nick Kwiatkoski (Bears), G Eric Kush (Browns)
Agreed to terms with SS Jeff Heath (Cowboys), DT Maliek Collins (Cowboys), WR Nelson Agholor (Eagles), TE Nick O’Leary (Jaguars), DT Daniel Ross (Cowboys), FS Damarious Randall (Browns)
Re-signed RB Rod Smith, OLB Kyle Wilber, G Jordan Devey
Lost SS Karl Joseph (Browns), OLB Tahir Whitehead (Panthers), TE Eric Tomlinson (Giants), DE Benson Mayowa (Seahawks), RB DeAndre Washington (Chiefs)
Murray (No. 1 pictured) was often tasked with finding passing lanes behind a mammoth offensive line in school.
Arizona
Cardinals
Notable Picks: Two-time executive of the year Steve Keim let the draft come to the team patiently.It is a big reason he picked up a center who we felt was one of the best overall players in the draft in Gaillard.He may be able to battle for a backup spot.Miles was an underrated athlete and collegiate left tackle with a legitimate six-inch punch.The trade of 2018 first-round pick Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolphins netted the team its second round pick (62nd overall), UMass WR Andy Isabella, and a fifth-round pick in 2020.Allen is a heck of a football player and may have to provide a presence as an interior pass rusher after the team didn’t pick up a true outside rusher in the draft.
Murray’s disciplined pocket approach is complemented by an ability to create once the pocket breaks down.Whether or not the team did enough to address its offensive line is to debate, but it could be argued that its starting five is already in place.
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Byron
Murphy
CB/
Washington
24/2nd Round
DraftNasty’s top-ranked corner has all of the tools to develop into a frontline starter. For this to be a value pick, he has to develop into at least an immediate starting nickel.
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Acquired from Miami in the Josh Rosen trade
Andy
Isabella
WR/UMass
137/3rd Round
For better or worse, Isabella’s name will always be associated with Josh Rosen’s in terms of who got the better end of the deal.In an offense where slot wide receivers have had large degrees of success on fade routes from the slot, Isabella’s speed will put pressure on defenses. He has been inconsistent tracking the ball down the field.
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Zach Allen
DE/Boston College
190/3rd Round
Allen gets as many points for batting down footballs as he does putting the quarterback on the ground.In school he notched 14 pass break-ups, but he also tallied 40.5 tackles for losses. He is a feisty defensive end who excels at playing to half a man.
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Deionte Thompson
S/Alabama
66/2nd Round
Although he is somewhat of a shoulder-block tackler, the 195-pound Thompson rarely runs away from contact.Injuries clouded his postseason and left scouts wondering about his durability.
We were bullish on Gaillard’s stock and certainly ranked him higher than most teams.We like the fact that the former four-star recruit has experience at both OG and OC.He has finishing DNA as a football player.
Not many 314-pounders notch 36-inch vertical jumps.This is a mere additive for the former Morgan State left tackle.He became the first player from the school drafted since Visanthe Shiancoe in 2003 and just the second since 1982.
Dogbe translates perfectly as a four-technique DE for the Cardinals and his quick, slippery nature could get him looks at a three-technique position in Bear fronts.He can play a number of spots in obvious pass rush situations, but he is sound defending the run versus reach or angle blocks.
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Caleb Wilson
TE/UCLA
207/4th Round
Mr. Irrelevant has 4.56 speed but limited thump as a point of attack blocker.He became more willing in this regard as a cross-blocker when at the fullback or U-off position, but he is at his best after the catch or when working the seams of the field.
Collier (No. 91 pictured) had 14.5 quarterback sacks and 20.5 tackles for losses in 42 career games.
Notable Picks: Fair or unfair, this draft may very well come down to a comparison between the team’s first-round pick L.J. Collier and the departed Frank Clark (Chiefs).It shouldn’t.GM John Schneider used the trade to pick up a 2020 second-round pick, swapped a third-rounder in 2019, and then traded its own first-rounder (21st overall) to the Green Bay Packers for its 30th pick in the first round and then picked up the 114th overall pick (4th round) and 118th overall pick (4th round).After that, the ‘Hawks traded the 30th overall pick in the first round to the New York Giants for the 37th overall pick (2nd Round), a fourth-round pick (132nd overall) and a fifth-rounder (142nd overall). They used that fifth-round pick to select Washington LB Ben Burr-Kirven. What did they do with the 37th overall pick?They traded it to the Panthers to get the 47th overall pick (Marquise Blair) and the 77th overall pick (3rd Rounder).They used their other draft capital to trade back up into the third round with the Vikings to select Barton 88th overall while receiving the 209th overall pick (Christmas). There were other trades and moves that allowed a team with limited selections to end up grabbing 11 players, but you get the point.
Collier was always a flex player for the Horned Frogs, but he arguably turned in his best season in 2018.His improved play defending the run complemented an improvement when it came to setting up his pass rush moves.He had two sacks, two tackles for loss and a forced fumble in the 2019 Senior Bowl.
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Marquise Blair
S/Utah
58/2nd Round
It would not at all be a surprise to see Blair employed as a potential cornerback.We felt as if his fluidity could work at the position, much like the safety the Seahawks took a season ago in Tre Flowers.Blair, however, is unique in his skill at translating speed-to-power on contact as a tackler.Will his frame hold up with his violent playing style?
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D.K. Metcalf
WR/Ole Miss
37/2nd Round
Metcalf’s lack of production can be attributed to a lack of repetitions due to injuries, some of them fairly major in nature.When healthy, the former Rebel has demonstrated range, power and tracking skill down the field.Can he put it all together as a route runner?
Although Barton presents a tad bit of stiffness, he often corrects his angles of pursuit.Barton projects as a Will linebacker.The former high school DB has awareness in coverage and can contribute in sub-packages.
The Seahawks continue to load up on wideouts with the uncertain status of WR Doug Baldwin.Jennings impressed outside the numbers in the postseason after winning for most of his career in the slot with toughness and 4.4 speed.
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Phil Haynes
OL/Wake Forest
165/3rd Round
Haynes competed well at the guard spot after initially playing the right tackle position earlier in his career.His length will serve him well as a backup at both guard spots initially, but he has starting potential.
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Ugo Amadi
All-Purpose/Oregon
271/4th Round
Amadi’s ability to return punts is supplemented with an ability to cover the slot, contribute off the hash and as an eighth man in the box.
The former high school track & field runner was often a blur running by his teammates on his way to an FBS-best 176 tackles.His segmented nature, however, does result in some misses in space.The former Husky reads the eyes of the QB well in zone coverage.
The team values special teams production and it doesn’t get much better than Homer’s 22 career tackles.In-between running down at the gunner spot or on kickoff coverage, Homer used his 4.4 speed to rush for over 900 yards in back-to-back seasons.
Ursua finished his career with 189 receptions and 24 TDs while averaging over 14 yards per catch.He has been an effective slot receiver and could add a different element of quickness in the slot.His injury history is a concern at just 178 pounds.
Bosa, pictured, did 29 reps at 225 pounds at the 2019 NFL Combine and recorded a 4.14 20-yard short shuttle.
San
Francisco 49ers
Notable Pick: Over the last three years GM John Lynch has put together a talented roster. His draft picks from this year continue to indicate he is intent on building it through the draft.Samuel and Bosa are the headliners, but both have extensive injury histories. They need to stay healthy.If he has as much success with his 2019 third round pick (Hurd) as he had with his 2018 selection (Fred Warner), this draft could land high marks in a couple of years.
Bosa has all of the tools to become a potent bookend at the DE spot opposite Dee Ford.We think he will provide matchup problems if aligned on the left side versus the tackles of the Rams, Seahawks and Cardinals. Can he stay healthy?
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Deebo Samuel
All-Purpose/
South
Carolina
69/2nd Round
In 30 career games, Samuel scored 32 touchdowns.There was a marked difference when we viewed him early in the season as opposed to the postseason (due to past injury issues).He has had injury scrapes in each of his seasons on campus.If not, he may have been a Top 15 pick.
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Jalen Hurd
WR/Baylor, Tennessee
97/3rd Round
Hurd could have made an impact at the 2019 Senior Bowl, but was unable to participate due to injury. After starring as a running back early in his career at Tennessee, he impressed with his work in the slot at Baylor in 2018.The big question he faces is whether he can be as effective outside the numbers.
Wishnowsky has a wide repertoire of punts.From the running rugby-style (which he won’t use) version, he’s executed the now popular hook punt.We think he can perfect this and some of his other punts from a traditional punting platform, which he executed from on occasion with success.His highest hang times got up into the high 4-second range, but he was generally capable in the 4.6-range depending on the style of kick. He can also kickoff.
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Acquired from Denver
Dre
Greenlaw
LB/Arkansas
186/3rd Round
The operative thinking is that Greenlaw will just provide depth as a fourth or fifth LB who could see time in sub-packages.However, we think he could challenge Malcolm Smith in due time.
6 (176)
Kaden Smith
TE/Stanford
241/4th Round
Smith was one of the best tight ends in this year’s draft at making contested catches on seam passes.If he can overcome his pedestrian speed to earn a roster spot, he could allow Kyle Shanahan to incorporate some two tight end receiving sets.
6 (183)
Acquired from Cincinnati
Justin Skule
OT/Vanderbilt
389/5th Round
Skule will have every opportunity to grab the third tackle spot behind Staley and McGlinchey.He’s probably best suited to backup McGlinchey, who he is nearly identical to in terms of size and quickness.He played LT as a senior at Vanderbilt, but he did start at RT in school.
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Acquired from Cincinnati via Dallas
Tim Harris
CB/Virginia
226/4th Round
Harris is a developmental draft pick in the mold of former third-rounders Tarvarius Moore and Ahkeilo Witherspoon.Moore started two games in 2018 and Witherspoon has quietly started 21 games in two seasons. Harris’ durability question marks overshadowed 4.4 speed and decent foot quickness.
Henderson (No. 8 pictured) averaged 8.9 yards per carry for the Tigers in 2018 and scored 25 touchdowns.
Los Angeles Rams
Notable Picks: Despite not having a first-round pick, many would argue that the Rams got better value than each of their picks in the first three rounds.We had Rapp ranked lower than some teams and Long earned a second-round grade from us.Grabbing Gaines in the third round had to feel like a coup for the team.The pick of Scott in the seventh round was the classic ode to special teams coordinator John Fassel, a future NFL head coach.Scott was Penn State’s best special teams player in each of the last two seasons.
Round,
Selection,
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
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Taylor Rapp
S/
Washington
94/3rd Round
Rapp had a chance to go even higher had he put together a better 40-yard dash time (4.7), but he excelled in short area change of direction drills (3.99 20-yd SS, 6.82 3-cone).On the field, he is a player who carries his pads.He needs a lot of work timing his breaks when working off the hash marks.
We spotlighted the explosive Henderson early in the year when he was averaging an insane amount of yards per carry.In years past, the Rams have had bigger runners backing up Todd Gurley but this is a departure from that philosophy.Henderson is an underrated receiver out of the backfield (15.5 YPR in 2018).
3 (79)
David Long
CB/Michigan
79/2nd Round
The former high school wideout and U.S. Army All-American displays outstanding competitiveness in man coverage. He didn’t play quite as big as he measured in at during the postseason, but his flexibility is above average.
The nimble Gaines can translate speed-to-power when pushing the pocket and is underrated as a two-gapping force.Gaines has even stood up to rush from the edge.
Edwards has some technique flaws but his hip flexibility and footwork are both adequate.The light-footed former TE battled through injury in 2018.He needs to play lower to earn a roster spot.
7 (243)
Nick Scott
S/Penn State
438/5th Round
The pick of Scott in the seventh round was the classic ode to special teams coordinator John Fassel, a future NFL head coach.Scott was Penn State’s best special teams player in each of the last two seasons.In 2018, he began to find another gear in pass coverage as well.
Allen trusts his eyes and delivers on contact at a violent clip. The two-time team captain overcame off the field troubles to become one of the Red Raiders team leaders. His short area change of direction rivals that of many of the class’ top defensive backs.
Fresno State doesn’t have the name recognition of other West Coast powers like USC or Stanford but one thing can’t be ignored, the Bulldogs have shown a propensity for producing NFL wide receivers.
Henry Ellard, Adam Jennings, Paul Williams, Devon Wylie, Davante Adams, Bernard Berrian, Rodney Wright… the list of receivers drafted from Fresno goes on and on.
Former Bulldog great Stephone Paige set an NFL single-game receiving yardage record in 1985 with 309 yards against the San Diego Chargers. The record stood until it was broken by Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Willie ‘Flipper’ Anderson in 1989 (336).
Former Fresno State wide receiver KeeSean Johnson caught 275 passes for 3,463 yards (12.6 YPC) and 24 touchdowns in his career.
The next in the lineage could be KeeSean Johnson and he doesn’t need a history lesson, he knows the guys who have come before him.
“I learned about their stats and learned what they did,” Johnson said during the week of the 2019 East-West Shrine Game. “Those type of guys come back to the school and talk to you and you have to take it all in.”
One person Johnson said he models his game after is Davante Adams, who was drafted by the Green Bay Packers before Johnson’s freshman season.
Adams went from Fresno to the NFL and worked his way into a reliable target for Aaron Rodgers, producing two Pro Bowl seasons.
Adams and Johnson also both attended Palo Alto High School, where Johnson played both football and basketball.
The 6-foot-1, 201-pound prospect said Adams’ clean release off the line is what stands out to him. Johnson is a good route runner in his own right and says he also likes watching Cooper Kupp (LA Rams) and Keenan Allen (LA Chargers).
“You can learn anything from anybody on the field just by watching them,” Johnson said. “That’s how I learned and that’s what helped me.”
Of Johnson’s 66 career catches on third down, 47 went for first downs.
The film study has paid off for Johnson, who says he can see himself playing in either the slot or on the outside.
“Whatever team I get a chance to play for hopefully I get a chance to make an impact at wherever (position) they play me,” Johnson said.
He finished his senior season with 95 catches for 1,340 yards and eight touchdowns.
Among his other accomplishments include back-to-back nominations to the All-Mountain West second teams.
Over the last three seasons, Johnson has started all 40 games and has amassed 238 receptions, 3,126 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Three things are certain. Death, taxes and Fresno State will produce an NFL wide receiver. And if Johnson can produce like he did for the Bulldogs at the next level, look for him to return to Fresno and groom the next pup.
What makes this player NASTY…(Strengths): Long. Plays fast. He’s shown outstanding effort in cross-field pursuit (ran down Holsey, 1st play, FF, Buffalo ’17). Excellent body control. Nearly tipped a fade to himself along the sidelines with a high-wire act vs. USC in 2017. In his bail techniques, he closes out of his zone turns to break downhill. Uses a positive look-and-lean technique in man coverage down the field (press-man). Turns his head to find the ball with his back to the QB.
Weaknesses: Ruled academically ineligible for the 2018 season due to a shortage of credits. Missed three games as a junior in high school due to a knee injury. A hamstring injury caused him to miss the state finals in track & field as a high school junior. Missed the second half of the Buffalo game and the Akron game in 2017. Needs to continue to fill out his frame. He missed some tackles vs. USC in 2017 due to inadequate play strength. Stands up when breaking forward out of his breaks.
Other Notes:
Attended Ottawa Hills HS (Mich.) and was a four-time All-American in track & field
Ran a 10.63 100-meters in the semifinals of the 2013 MHSAA State track & field championships and finished 3rd in the 100-meter finals (10.86)
2015: 15 tackles, PBU
2016: 55 tackles, 8 PBUs
2017 (2nd Team All-MAC): 26 tackles, 3 TFLs, FF, 2 INTs and 10 PBUs
2018 Western Michigan Pro Day: 4.48 40-yd, 10’6” BJ, 37” VJ, 4.09 20-yd SS, 7.1 3-cone
Time to get NASTY (Our Summary): Beal’s idol is Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson. While not as gifted, he does have similar confidence finding the ball down the field in man-to-man coverage. Despite satisfactory effort running to the ball, he’s been ordinary at times getting off of blocks. In addition, he’s been hit-or-miss as a tackler. The former high school track standout has also endured his share of durability hiccups dating back to his prep level playing career. There is not question, however, that he has starting potential as a press-bail corner at the next level. If he can clean up his off-man technique, it will complement his consistent bump-and-run technique. While there are questions surrounding his inability to stay eligible, the Western Michigan coaches gave him high marks when it came to work ethic and consistency. He is a player that will get consideration in the 2018 NFL Supplemental Draft as a potential second-round option.
Cole (No. 52 pictured at LT in the 2015 Buffalo Wild Wings Florida Citrus Bowl) started 51 games for the Wolverines. He was the first true freshman to start on the offensive line in Michigan history.
‘Stone Cole’
DN: You’ve been playing a lot of left tackle this year (2017) and you’ve moved around a little bit all over the place while in school. How has it been getting back to that natural position (center during 2018 Senior Bowl) or a position that at least you’ve had some reps at before?
Cole: Yeah. It felt good. Obviously, at the next level I’ll play wherever I’m needed. But it felt good to be back at center. Something new again, but not really. It just felt good.
DN: In terms of some of your teammates that last year that went through the experience. You had so many of them that actually played down here. How many of those guys have you talked to about some of the thing that they had gone through in the pre-draft process?
Cole: Yeah, almost all of them. Just trying to gather as much intel as possible about this whole process. And they’ve all been helpful. It’s been really good for me to reach out to them and them be really helpful for me.
DN: What was one game you’d want an NFL scout to take a look at in your career?
Cole: I think any of the games against Ohio State. They’ve had a great defensive line the whole four years I’ve been there. Florida State had a great D-line when we played them last year (2016 Orange Bowl). And Florida both years. Anytime you go against a good defense you’d like to have a scout watch that and see what you do against higher-level talent.
DN: What would you say is your biggest strength and maybe the one thing you want to work on too?
Cole: Strengths. Just being versatile. Like I said, I think I can play wherever the team needs me on the line. My weakness. Probably just need to get stronger overall.
DN: Thanks a lot for your time.
Cole: Thank you.
—-DN Staff reports, 2018 Reese’s Senior Bowl practices, Day 3
UPDATE: Cole was drafted with the 97th pick of the third round by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Former Cincinnati Bearcats offensive tackle Korey Cunningham is an example that hard work pays off. It’s not often that you find a former 220-pound tight end blossom into a 315-pound all-conference tackle in just a four-year period. The transformation landed him a berth in the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, where he performed admirably at guard on game day. He described the arduous weight-gaining process late in 2017.
“I would have protein shakes and chipotle three times a day,” the second-team All-AAC tackle explained during a pregame meeting with CBS in late November 2017. “Then I would do extra workouts at night.”
Former Cincinnati offensive lineman Korey Cunningham, pictured, morphed from a 220-pound tight end into a 312-pound offensive tackle.
Aside from the Chipotle visits, he also had lots of white rice and brown rice to get up to around 2,100 calories per day. It speaks to his commitment. On the field, his improvements have been just as dramatic. He became more sudden in his kick-slide and it resulted in better finish as a pass protector. Never was this more evident than on a few occasions against 2016 AAC Defensive Player of the Year Shaquem Griffin during their 2017 battle. Perhaps more telling was his 2016 encounter with former Temple star outside linebacker and 2017 Arizona Cardinals first-round pick Haason Reddick.
“After the game against Reddick, I gained a lot of confidence,” Cunningham stated. “I’m just staying positive, enjoying the moment and having a good time.”
Positivity. Enjoyment.
Words that resonate on a day-to-day basis.
It is no surprise that he earned Cincinnati’s Jim Kelly Spirit Award at the postseason senior awards banquet.
If his work ethic is any indication, he could very well ‘enjoy’ the 2018 NFL Draft.
