Pigskin punks Pack draft … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts over the course of the next few weeks. Today, he sticks with the NFC North with a profile of the Green Bay Packers draft.
WSU SS 4th player to enter supp draft … Washington State SS Jalen Thompson, one of the top prospects at the position for the 2020 draft, will reportedly enter next month’s supplemental draft after having been declared ineligible for the upcoming season due to a violation of NCAA rules. Thompson lost his final year of eligibility apparently after… Read More »
Number of unsigned 2019 picks down to baker’s dozen … Updating yesterday’s report on the number of still unsigned picks from the 2019 draft. Two more of this year’s draftees signed today as Cincinnati came to terms with ILB Germaine Pratt, while the NY Jets signed OT Chuma Edoga; both were third round picks this past April. As… Read More »
Third player enters supp draft … A third player has entered this summer’s supplemental draft as Northland C&T WR Devonaire Clarington has made himself available for the July 10th supp draft. Clarington was a former 4-star recruit at Texas, but never played for the Longhorns due to academic issues. In fact, Northland C&T is Clarington’s 3rd junior college… Read More »
Pigskin reviews Vikes draft … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts over the course of the next few weeks. Today, he sticks with the NFC North with a profile of the Minnesota Vikings draft.
Bengals top pick out for year … Cincinnati OT Jonah Williams, the Bengals first-round pick at this year’s draft, is expected to miss the entire upcoming season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder. Williams, an All-American at Alabama last season, was selected with the 11th overall pick in the draft.
Supp draft set for July 10th … The NFL’s annual summer supplemental draft has reportedly been set for July 10th. So far two players – West Virginia WR Marcus Simms and Syracuse LB Shy Cullen – have applied for this year’s supp draft. Unlike the regular draft, if a team is interested in a player they submit a… Read More »
UGA boots emerging WR Holloman … Georgia has dismissed junior WR Jeremiah Holloman, the team’s leading returning receiver, as a result of an alleged domestic assault. The incident actually reportedly occurred in the spring of 2018, but was just reported to local police. The victim has alleged that Holloman choked her and later punched her in the face.… Read More »
Pigskin reviews Lions, Bears drafts … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts including a couple of NFC North teams today in the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears.
Orange LB second to enter supp draft … Syracuse OLB Shyheim Cullen announced on social media earlier today that he has been accepted into next month’s NFL supplemental draft. Cullen had been suspended by the school for the spring semester after he failed to make the grade academically. Cullen is the second player to have indicated they will… Read More »
Pigskin reviews Chiefs’ draft … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts including today, the Kansas City Chiefs.
WVU WR Simms first to enter supp draft … Former West Virginia WR Marcus Simms is the first player identified who has reportedly applied to the NFL for inclusion in the league’s annual summer supplemental draft. Simms had actually originally entered the NCAA transfer portal earlier this spring, but might not have been able to play immediately this… Read More »
Raiders sign 2 of 3 top picks … Oakland has announced that they have officially signed DE Clelin Ferrell and FS Johnathan Abram, two of their three first-round draft picks at the 2019 draft. Ferrell, from Clemson, was the surprise 4th pick overall this year, while Abram, the former Mississippi State Bulldog, was taken with the 27th overall… Read More »
Giants sign 2 of 3 top picks; Pigskin reviews their draft … The New York Giants have announced over the weekend that they have officially signed DT Dexter Lawrence and CB Deandre Baker, two of their three first-round draft picks at the 2019 draft. Lawrence, from Clemson, was the 17th overall selection this year, while Baker, the former… Read More »
Pats-Lions trade for TE Roberts rescinded … Yesterday’s trade between Detroit and New England in which the Patriots acquired veteran TE Michael Roberts from the Lions for a conditional 2020 7th-round pick has been rescinded when Roberts failed his physical with the Patriots.
Lions trade TE Roberts to Pats for late pick … After selecting TE T.J. Hockenson with the 8th pick overall at the 2019 draft, Detroit has reportedly traded veteran TE Michael Roberts to New England for what is being reported as a conditional 7th-round pick in 2020. With the Patriots, Roberts, a 4th round pick in 2017, will… Read More »
Pigskin reviews Texans’ draft … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts including today, the Houston Texans.
Chargers sign 1st rounder … The LA Chargers have become the latest team to sign its top pick at the 2019 draft after coming to terms with DT Jerry Tillery. Tillery, from Notre Dame, was selected with the 28th pick at April’s draft. Tillery signed a standard 4-year rookie deal with a club option for a 5th year.… Read More »
Are you ready for some football lite … The 2019 CFL season kicks off this weekend with four games on tap. Saskatchewan and Hamilton will get things underway when they meet at 7 PM ET on Thursday evening. Montreal will then play in Edmonton on Friday night, followed by a double header on Saturday night with Ottawa playing… Read More »
Jets name Douglas G.M … The New York Jets announced earlier today that they have hired Joe Douglas to be their new general manager replacing Mike Maccagnan, who was fired three weeks ago. Douglas, reportedly a close ally of Jets’ head coach Adam Gase, had been VP of player personnel in Philadelphia. Douglas reportedly signed a 6-year deal,… Read More »
Pigskin reviews Jags ‘ draft … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts including today, the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Texans fire GM Gaine … In something of a stunner, Houston has fired general manager Brian Gaine barely a year and a half into a 5-year term that began with an 11-5 record and a playoff berth in his first season on the job. Gaine took over the job in January 2018 after former G.M. Rick Smith took… Read More »
Pigskin reviews Browns’ draft … As he does every year, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette will be posting reviews of some of the key individual team drafts including today, the Cleveland Browns.
Colts IR 7th round C … Indianapolis has placed C Javon Patterson on injured reserve. Patterson was a 7th round pick – #246 overall – at the 2019 draft.
Ravens sign 1st round WR Brown … Baltimore has become the latest team to sign its top pick at the 2019 draft after coming to terms with WR Marquise Brown late yesterday. Brown, from Oklahoma, was selected with the 25th pick at April’s draft with the a pick acquired from Philadelphia in a draft day deal. Brown signed… Read More »
