Notable picks: With the deflection of former starter Byron Jones, the team went with a player who contains similar length in Diggs. He is certainly more of a ballhawk, but can he provide the consistency in coverage that Jones gave them over a two-year period. It will be worth monitoring the development of Robinson II. His profile may actually be closer to Jones’ than Diggs.
Lamb has all of the requisite tools to win with both savvy and quickness as a route runner. He has a solid set of tools to be a complement within the Dallas passing game initially. We expect him to see some time in the slot.
2 (51)
Trevon Diggs
6’1 205 CB-Alabama
84/2nd Round
Diggs brings more than NFL bloodlines to the table. He is aggressive getting his hands on WRs at the line of scrimmage. Finding a balance in that aggression and bringing it to run support will ramp up his development.
3 (82)
Neville Gallimore
6’2 304 DT-Oklahoma
143/3rd Round
Gallimore had some issues with balance in school and that is probably why he lasted until this spot in the draft. For a player with his level of quickness and power, it was a bit surprising that he didn’t make more plays in school.
4 (123)
Reggie Robinson II
6’1 205 CB-Tulsa
93/3rd Round
Robinson II didn’t get the ink of some of the other big CBs in this year’s draft and maybe that should not come as a surprise. He has always been competitive in coverage and finished better in 2019.
4 (146)
Tyler Biadasz
6’4 314 OC-Wisconsin
59/2nd Round
Biadasz was not a dominator in school but he was assignment-sound. The former prep level baseball player led an offensive line that was ravaged by graduation from 2018 and did so admirably.
Due to sub-standard edge rusher workout times Anae fell in the draft. This came after a dominant Senior Bowl showing that showcased his feel for getting off the ball.
DiNucci’s moxie may have influenced this selection. The former Pitt Panther quietly was a couple of inches away from leading the Dukes to a national championship in 2019.
Utah’s Bradlee Anae (No. 6 pictured) forces a fumble versus Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser (No. 25 picutred) in the fourth quarter. He finished 2018 with 51 tackles, eight quarterback sacks, 15.5 tackles for losses, two forced fumbles and three pass break-ups. The Cowboys selected Anae in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft (179th overall).
New York Giants
Notable pick: The team would be satisfied if Holmes can come in and lock down a nickel role within their scheme. The team has quietly assembled enough size on the edges, so it will be imperative for him to learn the various roles of an inside position while also contributing on special teams.
Round,Selection,
Player
School
DN Big BoardRank/Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (4)
Andrew Thomas
6’5 317 OT-Georgia
6/1st Round
Thomas has the occasional top-heavy look but he remains relatively consistent establishing a lockout on the perimeter. He won’t be able to get by with relatively in the NFL and his overall
2 (40)
Xavier McKinney
6’0 201 S-Alabama
41/2nd Round
McKinney will be able to play a variety of roles for the Giants just like he did with the Crimson Tide. His best characteristic comes from his pre-snap cognitive ability in diagnosing the opposition’s intentions.
3 (71)
Matt Peart
6’5 312 OT-UConn
72/2nd Round
Peart is by no means a finished product, but that doesn’t mean starting is out of the question. He is most comfortable at RT, but he has started on both sides of the OL in school.
4 (110)
Darnay Holmes
5’10 195 CB-UCLA
112/3rd Round
Holmes lack of width (69-inch wingspan) hurt his cause and forced him to fall. Penalties were a bit of an issue in 2019 but he found a way to compete week-to-week.
You will not find many arguments surrounding Lemieux’s work ethic and determination. He was a consistent presence at OG for the Ducks over a four-year period. He finished his career with 52 consecutive starts.
6 (183)
Cam Brown
6’5 233 LB-Penn State
210/4th Round
Brown has been used to run up the seams with TEs, cover down over the slot and off the edge as an occasional rush artist. He seemed to be most comfortable in school filtering back inside from an overhang LB spot.
New York Giants first-round pick Andrew Thomas (No. 71 pictured) started at both right and left tackle for the ‘Dawgs during his three-year stay in Athens.
Coughlin finished his career with 22 QB sacks and 40 TFLs. When you combine that with his 4.57 speed, then the team may have gotten a core special teams contributor. He starred on the kickoff team way back in 2016 (see Holiday Bowl).
7 (238)
Tremari “T.J.” Brunson
6’1 230 LB-South Carolina
392/5th Round
Brunson may not completely fit the bill in terms of size, but he does play bigger than his measurements. He had some lower body extremity issues in school, but he appeared in 49 games (283 tackles, 21 TFLs).
7 (247)
Chris Williamson
6’0 205 NB/S-Minnesota, Florida
421/5th Round
Williamson was often tasked with covering fast slot WRs one-on-one and held his own. Hand placement is an issue but his work as a blitzer shows promise. The former Florida Gator should compete favorably in training camp.
7 (255)
Tae Crowder
6’3 235 (E) LB-Georgia
463/6th Round
Crowder showed time-and-time again that he is capable of chasing plays down laterally. He leaves some tackle opportunities on the field because he does not always get his head across the bow of the opponent.
Philadelphia Eagles
Notable pick: Reagor has a role to fill in the team’s offense as the Wild Card type of player. If he can execute a variety of different responsibilities, then the Eagles will be able to use his elusive skill set to maximize one-on-one matchups on a down-to-down basis.
Round,Selection,
Player
School
DN Big BoardRank/Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (21)
Jalen Reagor
5’11 205 All-purpose-TCU
49/2nd Round
Reagor simply needs to find his way as a route runner to take advantage of his outstanding physical tools. He runs well after the catch, tracks the ball down the field and makes defenders miss in space.
Hurts earned kudos at both collegiate stops for his leadership, poise and overall strength. It would not be a shock to see him involved in a number of packages as a rookie.
3 (103)
Davion Taylor
6’0 224 LB-Colorado
225/4th Round
The Pac-12 100-meter sprinter runs in the 4.4s, closes ground on routes in front of him and actually finds a way to be active week-to-week. He simply needs more repetitions. We think he has special teams core (all four teams) potential at the next level. The team will likely incorporate him into some of its nickel/dime packages.
Wallace didn’t always finish interception opportunities in school, but he did often put himself into good position in one-on-one situations. His ability to time his entries in the run game was subsidized by consistent one-on-one coverage in the slot.
4 (145)
Jack Driscoll
6’5 307 OT-Auburn, UMass
221/4th Round
Driscoll continued to get better during school and his footwork was an area of focus. Now he needs to concentrate on gaining more core strength to handle speed-to-power in the NFL. This will be the case at either OG or OT, where he hopes to win a seventh or eighth role in 2020.
Hightower continued to improve every year in school but finally put it all together in 2019. For a team that went into the draft wanting to add speed at WR, Hightower has some capabilities.
Bradley has some footwork issues to clean up at the exchange LB spot. However, he will add plenty of speed to a defense and special teams unit that values quality backups.
6 (200)
Quez Watkins
6’0 185 WR-Southern Miss
124/3rd Round
Speed is the name of the game in the pass-happy NFL, and Watkins brings plenty of it to the table. He seemed to build to an even different top gear with the ball in his hands on quick RPO slants and posts. Now he needs to work on getting off of press coverage.
Philadelphia Eagles sixth-round pick Quez Watkins concluded his impressive three-year run at Southern Miss by averaged 18.2 yards per reception as a junior (1,145 yards, 6 TDs).
Tega Wanogho did not have a chance to show off his impressive tools in the postseason. At this point in the process, the team could afford to take a flyer on a player who may not reach his peak for another three-year period.
Toohill is a fast, athletic long LB with enough speed to play multiple spots. Coverage is a question mark, as is his ability to transfer speed-to-power as a pass rusher.
Washington Redskins
Notable pick: Although the Redskins have a number of different types of receivers on its roster, there is no one other than Cam Sims that contains Gandy-Golden’s size. If he can transition effectively to the NFL, it could open up the team’s Red Zone offense.
The Redskins are hoping that Young turns into not only a transformational player but that he can also open up possibilities for the talented Montez Sweat and Ryan Kerrigan on the other side. He may see time at DT on third downs.
3 (66)
Antonio Gibson
6’0 223 All-Purpose-Memphis
25/2nd Round
There simply aren’t players with the size/speed quotient that Gibson brings to the table at 228 pounds. It would not be a shock to see the team use im in the backfield as a dot RB, slot WR or even outside receiver. The all-purpose dynamo produced without a lot of touches in school.
4 (108)
Saahdiq Charles
6’4 303 OT-LSU
189/4th Round
Charles bends, latches and slides effectively. What he hasn’t been able to do is stay on the field. Whether it was a suspension, injury or otherwise, the former Tiger was not dependable week-to-week. Perhaps the NFL opportunity will change his tunes.
4 (142)
Antonio Gandy-Golden
6’4 223 WR-Liberty
95/3rd Round
Gandy-Golden didn’t necessarily perform as well during the testing portion of the postseason as he did on the field. It will not come as a shock if he develops into the team’s primary Red Zone threat early in his career.
5 (156)
Keith Ismael
6’3 309 OC-San Diego State
113/3rd Round
Ismael -a junior-entry- probably would have not gone much higher in next year’s draft and that may have influenced his decision to come out early. His quickness (and experience at three positions) will add another layer to the Redskins running game.
5 (162)
Khaleke Hudson
5’11 224 S/LB-Michigan
263/4th Round
Hudson may have gotten dinged because he doesn’t really have a true position at the next level. At least, not yet. We think he can be a sub-package LB with enough zone capability to cover the flats and beyond.
Washington Redskins fifth-round draft pick Khaleke Hudson blocked five kicks during his career at Michigan.
7 (216)
Kamren Curl
6’1 206 S-Arkansas
150/3rd Round
Curl – a former cornerback- plays faster on the field than he times in T-shirts and shorts. He reacts to what he sees on the football field and plays with anticipation.
7 (226)
James Smith-Williams
6’3 265 DE-NC State
310/5th Round
Smith-Williams was probably as accomplished off the field as he was on it. A subpar senior year caused the workout warrior to slip in the draft, but injuries were probably more of the cause. However, Ron Rivera has had success with these types of DL (see Mario Addison) in the past.
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)
The New York Giants had the sixth overall pick of the 2019 NFL Draft and selected former Duke quarterback Daniel Jones. Their selection set off a series of events in what shapes up to be a very competitive division in 2019. We take a look at every pick in the division made this past weekend.
NFC EAST
Hill (No. 9 pictured), the Dallas Cowboys second-round selection, actually starred as a 320-pound freshman defensive end under former defensive coordinator Erik Chinander.
Dallas Cowboys
Notable picks: Hill may be the pick that the team looks back on eventually with a smile. His immense athleticism could provide matchup problems from the inside in Year 1. Pollard’s play speed varies, but his downhill running style gives the team options in the return game.
Round,
Selection,
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
2 (58)
Trysten Hill
UCF
74/2nd Round
We talked to one anonymous offensive coordinator who stated that “Hill was the best defensive lineman they had seen.” This same coordinator had also faced other top-notch Power 5 defenses. It lays credence to the amount of talent that the 300-plus pound Hill possesses.
3 (90)
Connor McGovern
OG/Penn State
98/3rd Round
The Cowboys had a revolving door at the left guard spot in 2018 and McGovern- a former U.S. Army All-American-got on the field early for the Nittany Lions, starting nine games as a freshman. He is a bully on the football field who works better at guard than center.
4 (128)
Tony Pollard
All-Purpose/Memphis
161/3rd Round
The NCAA’s all-time leading kickoff returner in terms of TD returns was also an effective dot running back and slot receiver. He could be a steal in the fourth round. Career Stats: 4,860 all-purpose yards-139 carries for 941 yards (6.8 YPC) and 9 TDs; 104 receptions for 1,292 yards (12.4 YPR) and 9 TDs; 87 KOR, 2,616 yards (30.1 yds/KR) and an NCAA-record 7 KR TDs
5 (158)
Michael Jackson
CB/Miami (Fla.)
149/3rd Round
Jackson had a solid two-year run for the Hurricanes subsidized by an above average showing during 2019 East-West Shrine practices. He is a very good challenger versus wide receivers, particularly bigger receiving targets. He is a cornerback that does better versus outside releases than inside releases in press-man.
Jackson can be a bit unorthodox in his style, making it tough for offensive tackles to gauge his techniques. Despite some stiffness, he posted 138 tackles, 24 QB sacks, 37.5 TFLs, 5 FFs, 2 FRs, INT and 5 PBUs in 39 games.
6 (213)
Donovan Wilson
S/Texas A&M
168/3rd Round
Wilson came to Texas A&M with a reputation for turning the ball over and didn’t disappoint in school. A long defender, his versatility extended to the nickel, cornerback and safety spots in school.
7 (218)
Acquired from Oakland
Mike Weber
RB/Ohio State
347/5th Round
The former U.S. Army All-American got off to a hot start in Columbus, but that has since cooled down after a rash of nagging lower extremity injuries lingered over a two-year period.
7 (241)
Jalen Jelks
DE/Oregon
174/3rd Round
Jelks, a former high school interior DL, can move around the defensive front with ease. He is more athletic than his testing numbers suggest.
New York Giants first-round draft pick Daniel Jones’ 85-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver T.J. Rahming in the 2018 Independence Bowl was one of five touchdown passes in a career-best performance.
New York Giants
Notable picks: Although the Giants made several good selections, this entire draft will ultimately come down to how the team transitions from Eli Manning to Daniel Jones. GM Dave Gettleman and his scouting department deserve credit for getting early-round value with Love, the Slaytons and Ballentine. For the second straight year, Gettleman decided to draft a player from Georgia’s defense (2018-Lorenzo Carter, third round).
Acquired from the Cleveland Browns in the Odell Beckham, Jr. and Olivier Vernon trade
Dexter Lawrence
Clemson
9/1st Round
After taking its heir apparent to Eli Manning early, the Giants decide to bet on the third Clemson DL to go off on the board. Can Lawrence return to his 2016 ACC Rookie of the Year form? It may not matter. He will line up over the center in the team’s three-man fronts and occasionally line up over offensive guards in their four-man looks.
Baker’s toughness will be a good fit for the Giants. He has a chance to vie for a starting role in Year 1. The big key for him will be finding a balance in transition during the move area for wide receivers (12-to-16 yards).
Ximines (Troy Jefferson’s Player to Watch in our 2018 Old Dominion preview) has plenty of the characteristics needed to produce as a 30-front outside linebacker. While only an adequate bender, he uses a quick-footed nature to escape offensive tackles. He seemed most comfortable rushing from the right side in the film viewed.
Love’s gambling style resulted in a number of pick-six opportunities in 2017, and he finished on most of them. The consensus All-American has outstanding instincts and quickness.
Connelly’s toughness shined through the entire 2018 season. Despite playing through injury, he produced at nearly the exact level as he had in 2017. He is not a thumper but is capable of getting low to tackle. Connelly ends up getting the draft call over partner and All-Big Ten linebacker T.J. Edwards.
Speed is a big part of the equation whenever a receiver averages 20 yards per catch over a three-year period. Slayton has no problems running by defensive backs. He caught three passes for 163 yards and three touchdowns in the 2018 Music City Bowl. His body language gives away intermediate route concepts because he doesn’t come off the ball with consistent forward lean.
He has excellent feet, hip flexibility, toughness and return skills. Working on staying lower in his backpedal will put yet another tool in his toolbox, but he already can close distances from a variety of angles.
7 (232)
Acquired from Minnesota
George Asafo-Adjei
OL/Kentucky
583/6th Round
Plus size. Praised for his versatility within the program. Heavy puncher. Although he started primarily at the right tackle spot, he can backup several positions. His impressive Pro Day performance likely earned him a draft slot.
It could be argued that the 700-pound squatter has as much lower body strength as the team’s 17th overall pick in Lawrence. He is not an accomplished pass rusher but he finished his career with 32.5 tackles for losses. Despite the Orange winning 10 games in 2018, Slayton was the team’s only draft pick.
Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins passed for 4,831 yards (70%), 50 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2018.
Washington Redskins
Notable picks: Haskins may carry a bit of a chip on his shoulder due to his slight fall simply because the Giants play in the same division. It will be fun to track future Jones versus Haskins matchups. He will pair up with his Buckeye teammate McLaurin in the third round, and we felt that he carried second-round value. Harmon could become grand larceny in the sixth round, as could either Moreland or Brailford in the seventh. Bruce Allen and Doug Williams put together a well-constructed draft designed to grab another pass rusher, a future quarterback and more competition at receiver. Linebacker is still a question mark for the team entering 2019, especially after the release of Zach Brown. There will be a lot of pressure on Reuben Foster to finally come into his own.
Haskins passed for 50 touchdowns in his only year as a starter at the collegiate level. He provides insurance in case Alex Smith is unable to return from a catastrophic leg injury in 2018. The All-Big Ten signal-caller will compete with former Broncos QB Case Keenum.
1 (26)
Acquired from Indianapolis
Montez Sweat
Mississippi State
8/1st Round
The Redskins needed to upgrade their pass rush and Sweat was likely the best player left on its board. Aside from dynamic testing numbers, the former Michigan State Spartan stood out over the last two years on the field for the Bulldogs with underrated effort.
3 (76)
Terry McLaurin
WR/Ohio State
30/2nd Round
McLaurin caught 11 TD passes from Dwayne Haskins in 2018. After a strong Senior Bowl week of practices which clearly defined him as the week’s best route runner, it leaves one to wonder what his production would have been like as its No. 1 featured receiver. Aside from the ability to win off the line of scrimmage, he is one of the better gunners in this year’s draft. He finished his career with 17 tackles.
Love went nearly exactly at his position on our Big Board, but he may have gone much higher if he had not suffered an ACL injury late in the year. Ankle issues were also a concern during his career. The fact that he carried the ball 97 less times as a senior may have saved him wear-and-tear in the minds of some entering this year’s draft.
4 (131)
Wes Martin
OG/Indiana
N/A
The Hoosiers team captain may have surprised some by going ahead of teammate Brandon Knight. His ability to create forward movement in the run game may be underrated. Martin did 38 reps at 225 pounds on his Pro Day.
5 (153)
Ross Pierschbacher
OC/Alabama
314/4th Round
It is not often that a high profile offensive lineman from the state of Iowa gets out of the state. Pierschbacher more than justified his national ranking as a prep level lineman. He has solid initial quickness, positive on-field movement and decent overall awareness. He will need some help if left on an island versus elite interior pass rushers.
Despite being a good overall athlete, the second-team All-ACC linebacker did not have one scholarship offer coming out of high school. The former soccer player has good feet on the field. He is a bit of a pumped up 230-plus pounds. A workout warrior, he caught the attention of NFL scouts with his 4.46 speed, 6.77 3-cone and 4.15 20-yard short shuttle times in pre-draft workouts. He also went 11-feet in the broad jump.
6 (206)
Kelvin Harmon
WR/NC State
108/3rd Round
Harmon says he likes Michael Thomas (Saints) because their frames are similar. We think he plays the game at the right clip. His play strength and 218-pound frame make it tough for defensive backs to work through and around. He is a grinder who could stick.
There is really not much more Moreland could have done while at James Madison. He covered instinctively, was willing in run support and finished plays on the ball as well as any cornerback in the 2019 NFL Draft class. He finished his career with 18 interceptions (363 yards, 6 TDs), but he was knocked for his 73 1/4-inch wingspan.
Brailford did exactly what he was supposed to do during the 2019 postseason. At every turn he not only met expectations, but often exceeded them. This was even evident when he showed up over 250 pounds at the 2019 NFL Combine. On the field, he put up 28 tackles for losses the last two years with efficient work using roll moves, slithering gaps on line games and an occasional inside club.
Miller (No. 48 pictured), Penn State’s Co-MVP in 2018, posted 12.5 quarterbacks and 26 tackles for loss over the last two seasons.
Philadelphia Eagles
Notable pick: For a team that prides itself on pass rushers, the team’s fourth-round pick in Miller has a chance to be more than what many may bargain for. While his statistics don’t represent it, he was always at his best versus the best competition. For the second straight year, the Eagles take a defensive end with upside in the fourth round (2018-Josh Sweat).
Round,
Selection,
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (22)
Acquired from the Baltimore Ravens in exchange for its 25th overall pick
Dillard has the ability to pass protect at a high level and he will be tasked to become the team’s bookend opposite Lane Johnson. After being a serviceable Pac-12 tackle in a pass-happy offense, will his workout numbers translate to becoming a dominant force on the field?
2 (53)
Acquired from Baltimore
Miles Sanders
RB/Penn State
49/2nd Round
Sanders came to Penn State ranked as the No. 1 running back in the entire country by several recruiting services. He is adequate in blitz pick-up and -although largely unproven as a route runner- possesses soft hands. As he moves on to the NFL, he will become more aware of his ball security.
2 (57)
J.J. Arcega-Whiteside
WR/Stanford
100/3rd Round
Arcega-Whiteside, the 2014 South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year, and former high school basketball standout, brings a high-flying style to the field. It will be important for the Eagles to move him around some, like they did at Stanford.
4 (138)
Shareef Miller
DE/Penn State
138/4th Round
Miller -a junior-entry who ranked 138th on our Big Board- could prove to be a better pro than collegian. He is better with his hand in the dirt than out of a two-point stance and often translates speed-to-power on line games and stunts. He bought into DL coach Sean Spencer’s various techniques the last two seasons.
5 (167)
Acquired from New England via Los Angeles via Kansas City
His moxie, arm strength, athleticism and overall pocket presence complement above average size. He won 35 of his 53 career games in school and was 3-1 as a starter in bowl games (didn’t finish the Music City Bowl). He did, however, bring his team back from a 20-3 deficit in the 2018 Holiday Bowl.
In a classic NFC East battle, the Dallas Cowboys (1-1) and the New York Giants (0-2) turned back the clock and played a style of football reminiscent of their 1990s encounters. The Cowboys prevailed 20-13. DraftNasty’s Troy Jefferson gives his impressions in this in-game report:
Cowboys defense
Giants quarterback Eli Manning completed 33-of-49 passes but averaged just 4.4 yards per attempt on Sunday night.
If it hasn’t already, the game ball should go to defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli. The Cowboys harassed the Giants offense all game, holding their division rival to 35 rushing yards and sacking Eli Manning six times. Marinelli utilized his traditional single high safety looks with a few twists. Throughout the game, the fifth-year Cowboys defensive coordinator threw in some slot blitzes and twisting stunts along the defensive line. Manning was forced to run off his spot and settle for checkdowns. Even when he had time, he “hopped” in the pocket and didn’t set his feet to throw. A good example of this was in the second quarter on third down when Manning panicked and rushed a throw that went behind his intended receiver Odell Beckham, Jr. The Giants addressed their skill positions in the offseason but Dallas took advantage of an offensive line and a quarterback that were out of sync.
Cowboys kicking game
Much to the dismay of Cowboys fans, Dan Bailey was released before the season. Bailey, who had an 88-percent field goal accuracy percentage over his seven-year career, was replaced with 28-year old rookie Brett Maher. Maher missed his only field goal attempt from 47 yards against the Panthers in Week 1, but did go 2-of-2 against the Giants. The kicks were from 37 yards and 29 yards respectively. Maher wasn’t tested in Week 2 with long range attempts but his progress over the season will be worth monitoring. In a division which is so heavily balanced, special teams could decide who makes the playoffs and who doesn’t.
Saquon Barkley
The Giants second overall draft pick has showed through two games that he can contribute in multiple ways. Dallas looked to stack the box against the run while also avoiding the home run ball to receivers Odell Beckham and Sterling Shepard. Despite rushing for just 28 yards, Barkley caught 14 passes for 80 yards. The rookie from Penn State has transferred his open field deceptiveness from college to the NFL. On one play in the second quarter, Barkley caught the ball in the flat by beating the Cowboys linebackers to the outside and then used a spin move to avoid safety Kavon Frazier to gain a few extra yards. Look for head coach Pat Shurmur to continue to tailor the playbook to get Barkley more quick touches in the open field, whether that be in the running or passing game.
Vander Esch hopes to bring championships to the Cowboys over the next few years.
Notable picks: Vander Esch may prove to be the difference-maker that the Cowboys envision with his versatility. Armstrong’s uneven pre-draft workouts are not at all an indication of his on-field burst and athleticism. Williams adds some swing backup insurance and could outplay his original draft position.
Round,
Selection,
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (19)
Leighton
Vander Esch
6’4 256
Boise State
36 (2nd Round)
Athletic former basketball player has to become better in his stack-and-shed. Underrated range in coverage.
2 (50)
Connor
Williams
6’5 296
Texas
3 (1st Round)
Williams’ injury in 2017 following an inauspicious start to his junior campaign. When he’s on top of his game, the finish is in place.
3 (81)
Michael
Gallup
WR-6’1 205
Colorado St.
145 (3rd Round)
Gallup wins outside the numbers and plays with a physical style that is even stronger than his sturdy 205-pound nature suggests play-to-play.
3 (82)
Tracy
Walker
DB-6’1 195
Louisiana-Lafayette
191 (4th Round)
Walker has enough length that he could even get looks at a cornerback spot. A solid tackler, his best football may be ahead of him.
4 (116)
Dorance
Armstrong, Jr.
OLB-6’4 257
Kansas
49 (2nd Round)
Armstrong, Jr. has an 84-inch wingspan and produced 20 tackles for loss in 2016.
4 (140)
Dalton Schultz
TE-6’4 249
Stanford
296 (4th Round)
Schultz is an underrated route runner despite producing just 11 third down receptions in school.
5 (171)
Mike
White
QB-6’4 223
Western Kentucky
155 (3rd Round)
White has all of the tools of an NFL starting quarterback minus the mobility.
6 (208)
Cedrick
Wilson
WR-6’3 194
Boise State
78 (3rd Round)
Wilson produced like a first-round wideout in the MWC. Will his 4.55 speed translate to the perimeter or will he be relegated to the slot?
7 (236)
Bo
Scarbrough
RB-6’1 228
Alabama
308 (5th Round)
It may have been a long wait on draft day, but the bruising runner could be a change-of-pace power back if he can contribute on special teams.
New
York
Giants
Hill (No. 98 pictured) ranked as one of DraftNasty’s Top 3-4 DEs/DTs available in the 2018 NFL Draft. The former Wolfpack star rushed for over 800 yards and 5 TDs as a senior at the prep level.
Notable picks: Hernandez is a mammoth blocker who wins on man blocks. If he can win as an angle blocker, it will increase the diversity of the running game. Hill and McIntosh both will add diversity to a defense that finished 27th against the run in 2017.
Round,
Selection
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (2)
Saquon
Barkley
RB-6’0 233
Penn State
2 (1st Round)
Barkley’s lateral agility is top-notch. How much will he contribute as a check down threat? Based on his collegiate film, he should line up at a number of spots.
2 (34)
Will
Hernandez
OG-6’2 327
UTEP
21 (2nd Round)
A behemoth bar room brawler with mass and underrated quickness, Hernandez has to distribute his weight evenly to reach his immense potential.
3 (66)
Lorenzo
Carter
OLB-6’5 250
Georgia
68 (3rd Round)
Carter has some similarities to current Carolina Panthers DE Mario Addison. Can he create speed-to-power off the edge?
3 (69)
B.J. Hill
DL-6’3 311
NC State
22 (2nd Round)
Hill’s dependability is aided by an ability to play a bit longer than his 77-inch wingspan would suggest. Makes plays laterally in the run game.
4 (108)
Kyle
Lauletta
QB-6’3 222
Richmond
154 (3rd Round)
Lauletta –the 2017 CAA Offensive Player of the Year- maintains good posture in the pocket and excels on the hit-and-throw concepts. Posted a 4.07 time in the 20-yard short shuttle at the NFL Combine.
5 (139)
RJ
McIntosh
DT-6’4 286
Miami (Fla.)
161 (3rd Round)
McIntosh has the size to play either DE or DT. His 83-inch wingspan complements a light-footed nature. He needs to anticipate snap counts with more consistency.
Philadelphia Eagles
Former Pittsburgh cornerback Avonte Maddox (No. 14 pictured) played WR, CB, PR KR and the nickel back spot for the Panthers. He will add versatility to the Super Bowl champions’ roster.
Notable pick: Maddox is a player who went undervalued due to size and slight durability concerns. His ability to cover the slot could increase some of the packages by DC Jim Schwartz. Schwartz typically likes to rush with four players and Maddox could increase coverage disguises. The Eagles got three of our top 60 players with their first three selections.
Round,
Selection,
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
2 (49)
Dallas
Goedert
6’4 260
South Dakota St.
56 (2nd Round)
Goedert gives the Eagles two tight ends who can attack vertically in the seams of the field. And he weighs in the 260-pound range.
4 (125)
Avonte
Maddox
CB-5’9 183
Pittsburgh
53 (2nd Round)
Maddox’s 4.39 40-yard dash at the Combine was only outdone by his 6.51 time in the 3-cone drill. He’s even better on the field than in T-shirts and shorts.
4 (130)
Josh
Sweat
DE-6’5 251
Florida St.
58 (2nd Round)
Sweat fell due to lingering question marks about his knee. When he’s feeling good, he can translate speed-to-power with one-hand posts and collapses the edge vs. tackles.
6 (206)
Matthew
Pryor
OT-6’6 343
TCU
375 (5th Round)
Pryor sits on run defenders with his mammoth size. He often wins in the first phase of block. 11 ½-inch hands.
7 (233) Acquired from New England Patriots
Jordan
Mailata
OL-6’8 346
Australia Rugby player
N/A
Mailata never played college football, but he ran in the 5.1-range for NFL scouts.
Washington Redskins
Settle (No. 4 pictured) posted 19.5 tackles for losses the last two seasons for the Hokies.
Notable picks: Christian will help alleviate the issues the Redskins had last year when injuries beset the offensive line. Can he swing to the center position to challenge incumbent Chase Roullier? Settle is a player who was once thought of as a potential second-round pick before an uneven postseason.
Round,
Selection,
Player
School
DN Big Board
Rank/
Grade
‘Nasty’ Take:
1 (13)
De’Ron
Payne
DT-6’2 311
Alabama
30 (2nd Round)
Payne will help to control the action as a fire-plugging two-gap specialist and occasional one-gap penetrator. Expect to see him aligned over the center in DC Greg Manusky’s three-man fronts.
2 (59)
Derrius
Guice
RB-5’11 224
LSU
24 (2nd Round)
Guice will have to balance his bullish running style to avoid the injury scrapes that took away time from him as a junior.
3 (74)
Geron
Christian
OT-6’5 298
Louisville
79 (3rd Round)
Christian’s versatility in school saw him move around during games. He was seen snapping the ball on his Pro Day and it could be a possible transition to a starting role.
4 (109)
Troy
Apke
S-6’1 200
Penn State
147 (3rd Round)
Apke didn’t make a number of plays off the hash, but he demonstrated range during the week of the 2018 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl and versus Pittsburgh in 2017.
5 (163)
Tim
Settle
DT-6’3 329
Virginia Tech
200 (4th Round)
Settle’s quickness is aided by power. He will win versus guards or centers and could be a rotational piece on first and second down.
6 (197)
Shaun
Dion Hamilton
LB-6’0 228
Alabama
231 (4th Round)
Crimson Tide team captain has battled major lower extremity injuries, but he can locate, identify and close once he’s made his reads.
7 (241)
Greg
Stroman
CB-5’11 174
Virginia Tech
381 (5th Round)
With Stroman’s level of return ability, it is easy to forget that he also broke up 27 passes and picked off 9 passes in school.
Is Dez Bryant worthy of carry the title of X-Factor? Is Drew Brees still the best QB in the NFC South? What challenges does Kansas City Chiefs rookie QB Patrick Mahomes face in his first career start? Read more to find out these answers and more in Bryant’s 3-for-3.
Dez Bryant: X-Factor or Not
There’s no question from a physical standpoint Dez Bryant is one of those Terrell Owens specimen-type athletes. However, Bryant’s mediocre productivity this season has only been a reflection of his previous two seasons in Dallas. The Cowboys need more from their big money receiver. Before the double coverage murmurs begin, teams have had to respect the veteran presence of Jason Witten, the consistency of Cole Beasley, and the speed of Terrance Williams. Even when comparing him with Hall of Fame WR Michael Irvin in his eighth-year in the NFL, Irvin had 111 catches for over 1,600 yards (1995). Despite a decline in his numbers and less games played the following season, Irvin went on to have back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons (1997-98). At this point, the projection of Bryant reaching his 2012-14 status is not looking so bright. In 2017, Bryant failed to have a 100-yard receiving game and according to Pro Football Focus, he ranks second in the NFL with nine drops. The bottom line is Bryant is underperforming his contract, as well as his lead position for the Cowboys organization. With the future at quarterback and running back, is it time for the Cowboys to seek a No. 1 WR in the 2018 NFL Draft?
‘Brees’-ing Through
New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees continues to find the Fountain of Youth. Over the last few seasons, the NFC South has been graced with the athleticism of Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton, Atlanta Falcons 2016 MVP QB Matt Ryan, and the emerging Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Jameis Winston. However, the 38-year old veteran has led his team to its first winning record and playoff berth in four seasons. Perhaps these accomplishments are more fulfilling at this stage in his career than passing for 5,000 yards in a season (something he has accomplished four times). With one more game remaining on schedule, Brees has completed a career-high 71.9% of his passes and has managed to stay in the single digit column in interceptions (8). It has been eight years since Drew Brees has hoisted the Lombardi Trophy. Does the ageless wonder have what it takes to bring another championship back to New Orleans?
Mahomes Debut
After locking up the AFC West for the second season in a row and clinching a spot in the playoffs, head coach Andy Reid is turning the keys over to rookie QB Patrick Mahomes for Sunday’s contest against the Denver Broncos. While this game may serve as a meaningless game for some, Mahomes will still be tested by a Broncos defense that ranks second in the league in total defense and fourth in the league against the pass. Mahomes, the 10th overall pick in the 2017 draft, displayed great arm strength, strong hips through his release, and mobility coming out of Texas Tech. With a notable seasoned veteran and the potential contract discussions of Alex Smith at the end of the season, could we be getting a glimpse of the Chiefs new QB next season?
Former Ohio State RB Ezekial Elliott, pictured, has rushed for over 2,600 yards and scored 25 touchdowns in two seasons for the Dallas Cowboys after getting selected fourth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft.
What makes this player NASTY (Strengths): Athletic bloodlines. Prototype size. Muscular build. Big game player. Brings his best vs. the best competition. Finishing speed. Ball security. Keeps the football high and tight to his frame. Holds his top-end speed and has rarely been caught from behind in the open field. Sticks his foot in the dirt and gets vertical on inside zones. Runs with forward lean. Delivers punishment to safeties, LBs and DBs (6-yard run, 1st quarter, Notre Dame ’16). Gets on top of safeties and LBs quickly at the second level due to acceleration. Excellent hand-eye coordination shows up as an outlet on swings and flat routes. Patience. On counter-trey and counter-trap runs, he allows the puller to make contact in the hole before making a decision. Possesses the deft, subtle skips to bounce runs to his left (Penn State í14). Outstanding blocker. He will get all the way up the third level to block safeties. Heís also been a factor lead blocking on strong sweeps; where he’s made highlight film blocks vs. CBs (Notre Dame í16-Fiesta Bowl). Ability to cut block has led to scoring opportunities in the red area (Barnett, TD, Illinois í15). Measures the thigh boards and ankles of moving targets. Identifies and ID’s the most dangerous pass rusher in blitz pick-up.
Weaknesses: Does not always get his hips aligned to strike vs. longer OLB-types even after correctly identifying the man in pass pro (Penn State ’14, Oregon ’15). Suffered a broken thumb in the 2014 fall camp. He hasnít always made the last man miss in open field situations (Daniels, Oregon ’15-national title game). Muffed and lost a punt vs. Virginia Tech in 2015. Underwent surgery on a wrist injury in the fall of 2014 and then again in the winter of 2015 (February). Had an infection in his leg in preparation for the Michigan State game in 2015 and was forced to spend time in the hospital due to pain. Posted just a 32 1/2-inch VJ at the 2016 NFL Combine.
Other Notes:
Earned a four-star ranking from Scout.com after starring in three sports (football, basketball and track & field)
Won state championships in the 100-meter, 200-meter (22.05), 110-meter high hurdles (13.77) and 300-meter hurdles as a senior
Named the Missouri Gatorade State Track Athlete of the Year in 2013
Tallied 50 total touchdowns as a high school senior
Coached by former NFL QB Gus Frerotte at the prep level
Father, Stacy, and mother, Dawn, both graduated from the University of Missouri and were standouts on the football and track teams respectively
2013: 30 carries for 287 yards (8.7 YPC) and 2 TDs; 3 catches and one TD
20 carries for 220 yards and 2 TDs vs. Wisconsin in the 2014 Big Ten Championship game
(OFFENSIVE MVP, 2015 Sugar Bowl): 20 carries for 230 yards and 2 TDs vs. Alabama on 1/1/15
OFFENSIVE MVP, 2015 National Title Game: 36 rushes for 246 yards and 4 TDs vs. Oregon
2014: 273 rushes for 1,878 yards (6.9 YPC) and 18 TDs; 28 catches for 220 yards (7.9 YPR)
27 rushes for 149 yards and 4 TDs vs. Notre Dame in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl
2015 (Ameche-Dayne Big Ten Running Back of Year, 1st team All-Big Ten, coaches): 289 rushes for 1,821 yards (6.3 YPC) and 23 TDs; 27 catches for 206 yards (7.6 YPR)
15 straight 100-yard games from 2014-15
22 career 100-yard games
Career Stats: 592 carries for 3,961 yards (6.7 YPC) and 43 TDs; 58 catches for 449 yards (7.7 YPR) and one TD
Time to get Nasty…(Our Summary): Elliott’s deceptive stride length and natural power provide a poor man’s version of former All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers, Jets). His light-footed skip steps set up blockers to seal the edge when bouncing runs or provide assistance for his blockers when running inside. He has pop striking defenders in pass pro, but he could stand to match-up more square versus longer pass rush threats. There are few questions regarding toughness, football intelligence or size. Like Tomlinson, he’s very natural catching the football out of the backfield. Elliott projects as a starting running back in Year 1 and his style of play fits gap-schemed styles like the Carolina Panthers employ.
DraftNasty’s Grade: 6.605 (1st Round)
UPDATE: Elliott was picked fourth overall in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. In two seasons in the NFL, he has rushed for 2,614 yards (4.6 YPC) and 22 touchdowns. The 2016 first-team All-Pro selection has also caught 58 passes for 632 yards and three touchdowns.
