Per source, I’m told after stalled trade conversations, the Minnesota
#Vikings
have informed RB Dalvin Cook that he will be released following the June 1st designation. This move will save the Vikings $9M in cap space.
#SKOL
Per source: I’m told the Tampa Bay
#Buccaneers
and Leonard Fournette are close to finalizing a deal that would keep playoff Lenny in Tampa for another season.
#GoBucs
Per source in the room, I’m told the NFL owners have approved the sale of the Washington
#Commanders
to Josh Harris. The Dan Snyder era is officially over.
#HTTC
Sources in the Jacksonville
#Jaguars
executive office have informed me that Owner Shahid Kahn plans to release GM Trent Baalke following the 2021 regular season. I’m told Baalke is viewed internally as a deterrent for coaches to want to come to Jacksonville.
#DUUUVAL
Dallas
#Cowboys
Owner/GM Jerry Jones this morning on
@1053thefan
“We met with Tyrann Mathieu this weekend. Micah [Parsons] told Tyrann all about modeling his play after him, and the two of them talked football for close to 2 hours.”
#CowboysNation
#NFLFreeAgency
Speaking with multiple NFL owners, I’m told there is a common feeling that
#Dolphins
HC Mike McDaniel running up the score on the Broncos was “disrespectful” to the game of Football.
Report: Indianapolis
#Colts
QB Matt Ryan and WR Michael Pittman have been meeting daily for breakfast and have been practicing routes and timing at the
@MarianUniv
football field.
Speaking with those close to the scene, I’m told a deal for Colorado to join the Big 12 is all but done. Final details are still being discussed, but all parties are on board for realignment.
#Buffsnation
Edge rusher, Kayvon Thibodeaux, just arrived at
@icclos
for todays events. I asked him what teams he’s most excited to meet with. Thibs answer “Jags, Giants, and Broncos.”
#NFLCombine
#NFL
Speaking with
#Dolphins
HC Mike McDaniels following the teams interview with Colorado State TE, Tre McBride. “He reminds me a lot of George Kittle. Likes pancaking defenders as much as scoring TD’s.”
#NFLCombine
#NFL
At the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island lobby bar, Wake Forest AD John Currie was just seen screaming at NC State AD Boo Corrigan. Clemson AD Dan Radakovich stepped in the separate the two. The ACC spring meeting is getting heated.
I'm told the Tennessee
#Titans
plan to part ways with QB Ryan Tannehill following the conclusion of the 2022 season, per source. Tannehill, who has been with Tennessee since 2019 would account for roughly $19M in dead cap upon release.
Michigan S Dax Hill on his interview with the
#Jets
. “We met for about 2 hour and It was a good conversation. Wish I could have met Coach Saleh, but the other staff were really cool.”
#NFLCombine
#NFL
As the Magnificent 7 continue to push for change in the ACC, their is a growing divide between those “in” and those “out”. The most vocal outsider is Pitt AD Heather Lyke. Pitt’s recent success in both CBB and CFB have been a galvanizing factor for the smaller market teams.
I connected with
#Panthers
GM Scott Fitterer following the teams interview with QB Sam Howell. When asked how it went: “We only asked him one question. How would you like to play at home?”
#NFLCombine
#NFL
Per source, the San Francisco
#49ers
are open to trading QB Trey Lance. Lance, now in his 3rd season has flashed high potential during limited playing time.
#FTTB
Speaking with Cincinnati
#Bengals
training staff I’m told there is a reasonable chance RB Joe Mixon passes concussion protocol this week, and plays Sunday.
#RuleTheJungle
Per sources, I’m told CD Lamb’s had a grade 3 concussion meaning that while he is already ruled out for this Thursday, he is questionable for week 13 as well.
#CowboysNation
Speaking with representatives from the Big 12 conference I’m told Arizona has made it clear to the Big 12 that they would like to join the conference, and will be proceeding in that direction.
I’m being told that the
#Panthers
plan to feature RB D’Onta Foreman this evening with RB Chubba Hubbard being eased back into a change of pace role.
#KeepPounding
I’m told
#Cowboys
WR CeeDee Lamb started his 3rd party Independent concussion assessment at 9:30ET this morning. Should have a definitive answer shortly.
#CowboysNation
The Tampa Bay
#Buccaneers
have extended TE Rob Gronkowski an offer to come back for the 2022 season. This would be Gronkowski’s 11th season with Tom Brady as his quarterback.
#NFLFreeAgency
With no Juju Smith-Schuster or Mecole Hardman all eyes are on Kadarius Toney this week. It’s like everyone forgot about the
#Chiefs
best weapon, Travis Kelce.
#ChiefsKingdom
Per source the Pittsburgh
#Steelers
have submitted paperwork officially activating WR Juju Smith-Schuster for Sunday night vs the Chiefs. I’m told Juju will not be on a snap count.
#HereWeGo
Sources in the Buffalo
#Bills
training staff informed me that CB Tre’Davious White has suffered a torn ACL. MRI confirmation was received this morning. He will be placed on season ending IR.
#BillsMafia
Sources on the
#49ers
training staff told me RB Elijah Mitchell was catching multiples balls during this mornings closed practice. They are confident that he is ready to make a full return Sunday vs the Vikings
#FTTB
Speaking with members of the Jacksonville
#Jaguars
front office this morning, I’m told Edge Aiden Hutchinson will definitively be selected as the 1.01
#NFLDraft
Per sources within the Jacksonville
#Jaguars
organization. Current Buccaneers OC, Byron Leftwich is the preferred candidate to take the Jacksonville HC position this offseason. Leftwich was drafted by the Jags and already has deep ties to the organization.
#DUUUVAL
Per source, Derek Carr is expected to sign with the
#Saints
. A move which would allow New Orleans to both get their guy and retain draft capital to build around him.
The New Orleans
#Saints
have officially ruled out Mark Ingram today. With Alvin Kamara already designated out earlier this week, Toney Jones will receive his first start.
#WhoDatNation
New Orleans
#Saints
RBs Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram were both active during the on field portion of practice today, making this now 4 days in a row. Per source, both will be active Thursday night vs the
#DallasCowboys
On the
#NFL
team presidents media call this morning we asked who teams would rather start their franchise with today, Josh Allen or Mac Jones? All but 2 responded Mac Jones. Bills Kim Pegula and Lions Rod Wood. We will see who is right this Monday.
#BillsMafia
#ForeverNE
Per source, I’m told after stalled trade conversations, the Minnesota
#Vikings
have informed RB Dalvin Cook that he will be released following the June 1st designation. This move will save the Vikings $9M in cap space.
#SKOL
Per source, Dallas
#Cowboys
WR Amari Cooper is present at the cowboys facilities this morning. A good sign toward him clearing Covid protocol before Thursday’s game against the
#Saints
#CowboysNation
Former President, Donald Trump on Tua Tagovailoa’s performance the last 3 weeks. “He’s a phenomenal supporter of mine and a great man. I know many are saying the best QB in football. I’m hearing a lot of people saying that. Great competitor.” Per
@foxnewspolitics
Vikings OC Wes Phillips during todays media session. “Jordan [Addison] looks like a stud out there. It’s like we have two JJ’s. [Justin Jefferson]”
#SKOL
Sources within the Minnesota
#Vikings
training staff have informed me that following AM treatments, they feel strongly that WR Adam Thielen will be inactive tonight vs the Bears. Training staff expect Thielen to return to limited practice this week.
#Skol
Sources within
#ICMStellar
have informed me that the Carolina
#Panthers
have reached out to inquire about QB Jameis Winston. Winston who is coming off an ACL injury just turned 28.
#FreeAgency
Per source the Pittsburgh
#Steelers
have submitted paperwork officially activating WR Juju Smith-Schuster for Sunday night vs the Chiefs. I’m told Juju will not be on a snap count.
#HereWeGo
Sources on the Atlanta
#Falcons
training staff tell me that Cordarrelle Patterson (Ankle) has responded well to treatments this week. He was fully cleared for cutting drills on Friday and the team has informed the
#NFL
of his active status vs the Jaguars this Sunday.
#Riseup
Per source: I’m told the Carolina
#Panthers
initial offer for Deshaun Watson, that was declined, included CMC, pick
#6
this year, and a 4th round pick in 2023.
#NFL
Per source the Houston
#Texans
are looking to hire Brian Flores as their next head coach. The decision to fire David Culley was quickly decided once Flores became available.
#WeAreTexans
#NFL
Per source with the Tennessee
#Titans
training staff, I’m told Following a successful practice today, WR AJ Brown will be Active Thursday evening vs the
#49ers
Per source within the Miami
#Dolphins
offensive coaching staff, RB Duke Johnson will continue as the lead back this evening. Myles Gaskin who was in a limited role week 15 will continue as such.
#FinsUp
#Jaguars
RB James Robinson was jump cutting for the first time today while training with WR Deebo Samuel in South Florida. A sign that he is on track to return by preseason. Robinson tore his Achilles on December 26th.
#Duuuval
#NFLTwitter
Per source: I’m told the Arizona
#Cardinals
have made an offer for Deshaun Watson that would move Kyler Murray and multiple draft picks. If accepted this would reunite Watson with WR, and long time friend, DeAndre Hopkins.
Reports out of Green Bay indicate that WR Allen Lazard and QB Aaron Rodgers have developed a lot of chemistry this past camp. Rodgers even moved his locker to be right next to Lazard.
#Packers
#GoPackGo
I just spoke with
#Chiefs
QB Coach Mike Kafka about Patrick Mahomes strategy to turn his game around. “We are seeing a lot of 2 high safety coverages now in the league. Patrick has really been working on the underneath game, and we should see it pay off tonight.”
#ChiefsKingdom