The have stayed relatively quiet during the 2020 offseason, making and their most notable additions of the free Nathan Knight Jersey agent period. More “star power” could be on the horizon for Seattle, however, specifically at the wide receiver position. , both and could be on the Seahawks’ radar this summer, with Brown apparently a personal favorite of quarterback .Wilson, whose desire for offensive help propelled the Seahawks to add Olsen and Dorsett, “would love” for the team to pursue Brown, per Clayton. The former longtime wide receiver, who hasn’t played since being cut by the early in 2019, is reportedly also Onyeka Okongwu Jersey close with Wilson’s backup, , who just recently re-signed with the Seahawks. If general manager John Schneider even explored the po sibility, Clayton said, it likely wouldn’t be until late July or August.Gordon, on the other hand, already has experience Jaylen Adams Jersey in the Seattle system after spending five games with the Seahawks in 2019. The 29-year-old former Pro Bowler, who just from an indefinite NFL suspension, was claimed off waivers by the Patriots last November and started one game opposite rookie D.K. Metcalf before drawing the fifth substance-abuse suspension of his polarizing career. The Seahawks “would be interested” in Gordon if he’s reinstated, per Clayton, and the veteran Jeremy Lin Jersey wideout apparently enjoyed his time in Seattle enough to return. It’s safe to say, of course, that neither Brown nor Gordon would be the most reliable Dikembe Mutombo Jersey starting-caliber addition to Seattle’s lineup. Brown, who was jettisoned by three different teams in 2019, for numerous off-field incidents. Gordon, meanwhile, hasn’t played a full season in eight years and has been traded twice since 2018, multiple times facing indefinite bans from the league as a result of a years-long struggle with substance abuse.
Few teams are chasing the salary cap bag as pa sionately as the , and for good Montrezl Harrell Jersey reason. The team started this calendar year monstrously in the red, over the projected salary cap by more than $54 million. , head coach Sean Payton and general manager Mickey Loomis know exactly what needs to be done, even if it’s a list filled with uncomfortable decisions. The latest involves defensive tackle , who will reportedly be released ahead of Amir Coffey Jersey free agency and made free to sign with another team, per Josina Anderson.The move will free up $4.94 million in savings toward the salary cap, jettisoning the before he could enter the final year of his contract. His total cap hit would’ve amounted to $6.44 million, but the Saints will be forced to digest $1.5 million of it.This comes le s than 24 hours after New Orleans , suffering a dead money hit of $7.2 million but ultimately saving $7 million toward the cap. Prior to that, they released wide receiver and linebacker to grab another $19.6 million in savings, along with restructuring deals on and . With the coming move on Brown, the Saints will presumably finally be in the green, Ivica Zubac Jersey even if barely. If they want to make moves in free agency, however, Mfiondu Kabengele Jersey they can’t simply stop at trying to get into cap compliance by March 17.That said, more triggers are expected to be pulled in some way, shape or form, after — still awaiting from the NFL or return for another year. All they can do is twiddle thumbs in that regard, but definitely not in their pursuit to climb out of the salary cap grave. Brown is a two-time winning nose tackle who began his NFL career as a former first-round pick of the , playing out his rookie deal in Boston before signing a three- Johnathan Motley Jersey year, $15 million deal with the Saints in 2019. Mostly durable in his time in Louisiana, the 27-year-old didn’t mi s a game in 2019 and only three regular season games in 2020, something that will only increase his already solid value on the open market.
With their franchise quarterback signed longterm, the are not one of the vying to take a high-profile quarterback in this year’s draft. They are, however, interested in adding depth to their quarterback room behind starter .The Cowboys with former University of Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger, the 12th best quarterback prospect . Dallas is looking for a backup quarterback after losing earlier this offseason. Ehlinger said his meeting with the Cowboys’ bra s went “really well” during an interview with 105.3 The Fan.”Being in the Texas area, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jersey growing up in Texas, it was kind of a surreal moment for me being able to meet with coaches from the Cowboys,” he said, . “Obviously, I know they are a Super-Bowl-caliber team, and it was a really cool moment for me to be able to meet with them. It was awesome.”During his four seasons at Texas, the 6-foot-3, 225-pound Ehlinger completed 62.5% of his pa ses for 94 touchdowns and 27 interceptions. Jon McGlocklin Jersey He went 4-0 in bowl games that includes Texas’ 28-21 win over Georgia in the 2018 Sugar Bowl. Along with completing over 70% of his pa ses, Ehlinger also rushed for three touchdowns in the Longhorns’ win over the Bulldogs. In just 10 games last season, Ehlinger threw for 26 touchdowns against just five interceptions. After a 2-2 start, Oscar Robertson Jersey Ehlinger helped lead Texas to a 5-1 finish to the season that included a 55-20 win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl. Along with his pa sing succe s, Ehlinger also rushed for 33 touchdowns during his time at Texas. “JOSHUA MOORE. SAM EHLINGER. PUT THE BISCUIT IN THE BASKET.”Everyone get on Gus Johnson’s level. FOX Sports (@FOXSports) While his arm talent leaves something to be desired, Ehlinger has been lauded for his versatility and ability to make plays outside the pocket. He has also displayed sound decision-making while getting credit for being able to take command of the huddle. His intangibles include being a two-time captain and a three-time Academic All-Big 12 selection. Ehlinger is also known for his toughne s and willingne s to block downfield.While he is not one of Milwaukee Bucks Hats the premier quarterbacks in the draft, Ehlinger said he has received considerable attention leading up to it. Along with the Cowboys, teams that may be interested in Ehlinger include the , , and , among others. “There’s been a good amount of teams that I’ve talked to multiple times,” he said. “I think I’ve talked to every single team, all 32 NFL teams. It’s so hard to George Hill Jersey tell, there’s so many meetings I’d have to go back and chart out every single team that I’ve met with. It’s just a crazy proce s.”
The fell Khalen Saunders Jersey to 2-4 on Monday night, defeated by the rival in overtime. Unfortunately for “Broncos Country,” another anemic offensive performance awaited them in Week 6, as Denver mustered just 258 yards of total offense. Quarterback also apparently suffered a new injury — this one potentially significant.Following the lo s, Broncos first-year head coach Nathaniel Hackett told reporters that Wilson hurt his hamstring. When it was Wilson’s turn to speak to reporters, he confirmed as much.”It got me pretty good in the fourth quarter, but you know, just tried to Frank Clark Jersey play through it and all that,” said Wilson. “I felt good moving around, running around, throwing it and everything else, especially early on, and that happened, so that was a little unfortunate.” reported on Tuesday that this could be a “fairly significant” injury. Wilson underwent an MRI, and is considered day-to-day, . According to Rapoport, Wilson is in pain, but he’s going Josh Gordon Jersey to push to play. DEN QB #3 CMP%58.6YDs1442TD5INT3YD/Att7.28 Wilson completed 15 of 28 pa ses for 188 yards and one touchdown in Monday’s lo s. Just last Friday, he to alleviate discomfort in his throwing shoulder. He was listed on the Broncos’ injury report this week, but was a full participant in Friday’s and Saturday’s practice se sions after being limited Thursday.The Broncos shot out of the starting gates Monday night, as they scored 10 unanswered points on their first two drives of the Derrick Nnadi Jersey contest — including a seven-play, 84-yard drive that was capped by rookie tight end first touchdown. After that, however, the Broncos scored just six total points and went 0-1 in the red zone. Hackett really took to the run game in the second half, as Mike Hughes Jersey Wilson threw for just 15 yards in the final two quarters. Wilson’s offensive line also struggled mightily, as he was sacked four times for a lo s of 28 yards. The Broncos are on a short week, as they will host the surging New York Jets on Sunday.
Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season started on Thanksgiving Day with Houston and Washington each winning their second game over a five-day span. Thanksgiving did not come without injuries, however, as offensive lineman during Dallas’ 41-16 lo s to Washington. The did not have running back (concu sion) and receiver (hip) on Thursday, as both players were ruled out prior to Detroit’s 41-25 lo s to the .There are several notable injuries to keep an eye on heading into this weekend’s games. quarterback (shoulder) is hoping to get back on the field after mi sing the last two games. quarterback is expected to face the — his former team — after mi sing last Sunday’s game with a knee injury. may not be as fortunate, however, as the ‘ starting quarterback mi sed Wednesday’s practice with a hip injury. With Foles out, took all John Moore Women Jersey of the offensive reps, as the former first-round pick may start his first game since Week 3 when the Bears face the on Sunday night.With Sunday’s games just two days away, here is a look at each ‘s Week 12 injury reports. Several NFL teams were forced to cancel practice on Friday due to COVID-19.All come via William Hill Sportsbook.Cardinals: TE (ankle), DE (hamstring), S (ankle) OUT; S (groin), OL (hand) QUESTIONABLEPatriots: RB (knee), OT (knee) OUT; LB (groin), DL (illne s), DL (shoulder), DL (back), DL (concu sion), DB (toe), K (back), CB (hand), WR (shoulder), TE (hamstring, hand), G (calf), WR (knee), RB J.J. Taylor (quad)The Cardinals did not give quarterback (shoulder) an injury designation, so he’ll start Sunday against the Patriots. Murray was a full participant in practice Friday. Wide receiver (illne s) was also not given an injury designation. Wide receiver is on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Bower, Davis, Slater, and Taylor were limited participants in practice for the Patriots, but all of them reached head coach Bill Belichick’s questionable list. There won’t be a good grasp of whether these players will suit up until Jesper Bratt Women Jersey the inactive list is released Sunday, although Harris and Harry both played last week.Panthers: G (concu sion) OUT; CB (toe) DOUBTFUL; RB (shoulder), LT (calf) QUESTIONABLEVikings:OT (ankle), DE (non injury-related) OUT; TE (groin/back) DOUBTFULWhile Bridgewater will face his former team, Panthers coach Matt Rhule said that he is pe simistic that McCaffrey will play after being limited during the week.The Vikings will have safety on Sunday after he mi sed practice time during the week. Minnesota will likely be without a pretty formidable offensive target in Irv Smith, who caught two touchdowns in the red zone during the Vikings’ Week 9 win over the Lions. Browns:S (knee), CB (calf) OUT; S (groin), G (calf) QUESTIONABLEJaguars:WR D.J. Chark (ribs), WR (hip), CB (Achilles), OL (forearm) OUT; QB (right thumb), RB (hand) QUESTIONABLEWith Ward out, , a six-year veteran, will likely make his third start of the season. Cleveland will continue to be without pa s rusher , who is still on the team’s reserve/COVID-19 list.While Minshew has not been ruled out, Jaguars coach Doug Marrone announced earlier Corey Schneider Men Jersey this week that will start against the Browns. With Chark and Conley out, Glennon will have to lean more on running back and receiver .Chargers:CB Jr. (groin), DE (knee), DE (shoulder/chest) OUT; RB (ankle/calf) QUESTIONABLEBills:WR (ankle), T (ankle/knee) OUTWith Ingram heading to the injured reserve on Friday, four-year veteran (who has 1.5 sacks and two starts this season) is slated to start in his place. Anthony Lynn indicated Friday that there’s a chance the team could have cornerback Chris Harris Jr., who was activated from IR on Friday, and running back available on Sunday. While the Bills will be without Brown and Ford, they will have cornerback , who returns after recently being being placed on the COVID-19 list. Brown’s absence could lead to more opportunities for , who is currently fourth on the team in receiving yards and tied for second with two touchdown catches.Raiders: S (calf), DE (not injury related) QUESTIONABLEFalcons: RB II (knee) OUT; TE (ankle), DE Jr. (hamstring), WR (hamstring) QUESTIONABLEFerrell was finally removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list, but head coach Jon Gruden won’t reveal his status for Sunday. Running back (hip) was limited all week, but was not given an injury designation for Sunday. He’ll play.The Falcons will turn to and as the primary running backs with Gurley out, but the biggest question on the docket is whether Jones plays. Jones’ status for Sunday is in doubt after being limited Wednesday, and Atlanta canceled practice Thursday due to a COVID-19 precaution. Wide receiver (foot) was not given an injury designation. Dolphins:QB (thumb) DOUBTFUL; G (foot), RB (shoulder) OUT; WR (hamstring) QUESTIONABLEJets: LB (hamstring) OUT; T (knee/ankle), T (ankle) DOUBTFUL; LB (hamstrings), OL (non-injury) QUESTIONABLEDolphins coach Brian Flores said that he will have to watch Tagovailoa’s practice film before making a determination on who Devils P K Subban Jersey will start Sunday’s game. , who played the final two series of last Sunday’s lo s in Denver, threw three touchdowns and two interceptions in the Dolphins’ Week 6 win over the Jets. On Saturday, the Dolphins ruled Tua doubtful and now Fitzpatrick is expected to start.The biggest news for the Jets is Sam Darnold was not given an injury designation. Darnold (shoulder) will start in Sunday’s game against the Dolphins, as will wide receiver (shoulder), who also wasn’t given an injury designation.Giants: CB (ankle) QUESTIONABLEBengals:RB (concu sion), LB (hamstring), CB (hamstring) QUESTIONABLEThe Giants are coming off a bye week mostly healthy for this game. Three starters — wide receiver (hip/toe), cornerback (not injury related) and guard (concu Mirco Mueller Kids Jersey sion) — were not given any injury designations. They’ll be good to go Sunday. Each player listed above for the Bengals was a full participant during Friday’s practice. When specifically asked about Bernard, Bengals coach Zac Taylor said that he is optimistic about his running back’s status for Sunday.Titans: CB (knee), TE (knee), WR (concu sion) OUT; G III (ankle), C (knee) QUESTIONABLEColts: RB Jonathan Taylor (COVID-19), C (neck), LB (ankle) OUT;, G/C (back/ankle), WR (knee/foot), QB (toe), S (ribs/shoulder), LB (ribs), CB Isaiah Rodgers (knee) QUESTIONABLEThe Titans didn’t even give wide receiver A.J. Brown an injury designation as he was a full participant in practice Friday. Brown mi sed practice Wednesday and Thursday. Tenne see could be down two starters on the offensive line if Saffold and Jones don’t play. Both were limited in Friday’s practice.While he has been listed
was beloved in Tenne see while playing for the , so much so that his departure on draft day this April from both fans and teammates. Just over halfway through his first season with the , however, the star wide receiver is pretty sure he’s a villain Evgeny Kuznetsov Men Jersey to most of Nashville. Preparing to face his former team in Week 13, Brown that Titans fans “hate me,” and admitted he’s helped fuel the fire.”Oh they hate me,” he said with a smile after Sunday’s win over the . “Part of it is my fault. I mean some people still love me, but I think the majority of their fans are out to get Brooks Orpik Women Jersey me. It’s a part of it, though.”Brown’s public relationship with the Titans and their fans has Aliaksei Protas Kids Jersey certainly been rocky since his relocation. Immediately following his draft-day move to Philadelphia, the former Pro Bowler said it “” he left, blaming the Titans for offering a below-market deal during failed negotiations for a long-term contract. Over the summer, he engaged a critical fan on Twitter by arguing he was “the best receiver to play for your franchise.” Then this season, he hinted that playing under Mike Vrabel was “no fun” compared to suiting up in Philly, and at Tenne see’s struggling receiving corps.Brown has said in the past, however, that he never intended to leave Dale Hunter Men Jersey the Titans, who traded him for a first- and third-round draft pick. He’s also cited Eagles quarterback , a close personal friend since their college days, as motivation to join Philly. In both places, he’s been one of the game’s most dominant pa s catchers. After logging 1,000-yard seasons in two of his three seasons in Tenne see, Brown is on pace for career numbers with the Eagles, leading the team with 53 Dale Hunter Jersey catches for 831 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games.
The are moving on from kicker , the on Tuesday. Minnesota won’t nece sarily be looking to sign his replacement, as they signed in Bobby Orr Kids Jersey February, but the Vikings made this decision since they did not want to pay Bailey’s contract. , Jordan Woy, the Vikings wanted to keep Bailey but were unable to agree to a renegotiated contract.Bailey, who turned 33 in January, had spent the past three seasons in Minnesota. Things went south in 2020, however, which certainly played a role in this latest decision. In 16 games, Bailey converted on just 68.2 Nick Holden Jersey percent of his field goals and made just 86 percent of his Austin Czarnik Jersey extra points. Both marked career-lows for the veteran. He also hit a worrisome stretch in the regular season that .In the Vikings’ Week 13, 27-24 victory over the , Bailey mi sed 2 of 3 extra-point attempts and also mi sed 1 of 3 field goals. The very next week against the , he mi sed all four of his kicks — one Brad Marchand Jersey extra point and three field goals. Bailey went undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2011, but was picked up by the . He remained in Dallas for seven seasons and made the Pro Bowl in 2015 after converting on 93.8 percent of his field goals and 100 percent of his extra-point attempts. Bailey joins an intriguing list of free agent kickers who are looking for new deals Jaromir Jagr Men Jersey . Check out John Breech’s list of top specialists on the open market, .
The appear to be working through some i sues with veteran wide receiver . On Wednesday, Giants head coach Joe Judge told reporters that Tate was not Cedric Ogbuehi Jersey with the team for their walkthrough, but will be back on Thursday, . Stapleton noted that Tate’s absence did sound disciplinary, but Judge did not offer any other details.”Yeah I spoke to Golden at length today. We’re dealing internally with a lot of things Jimmy Moreland Jersey ,” Judge said, . “We have a walkthrough today, he’s not going to be at the walkthrough today but he will be back in the building and practicing with us for the remainder of the week, busine s as usual. We are going to deal with this internally, and that’s all I’m really going to say about that.”Tate was reportedly a player the Giants were trying to move ahead of Tuesday Terrence Brooks Jersey ‘s trade deadline, . That deadline came and went without Tate being moved, however, and it’s noteworthy that he was not with the team today.The 32-year-old has been targeted just six times over the past three games, and has caught four of those targets for a total of 81 yards and two touchdowns. He even made a spectacular touchdown grab during the Giants’ 25-23 lo s to the on Monday Derek Stingley Jr. Jersey night. Jones to Tate! TD!: on ESPN: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: NFL (@NFL) As you can hear, Tate appeared to yell “throw me the ball” after making this touchdown catch. In seven games this season, Tate Ka’imi Fairbairn Jersey has caught 22 pa ses for 226 yards and two touchdowns.
The 2021 Roger Staubach Jersey NFL Draft is in the books. Before you know it, all eyes will be back on the field, and the new season will be fast approaching. Until then, however, we now have 32 teams’ rookie cla ses to (prematurely) evaluate. Which clubs got significantly better over the weekend? Which ones may have stumbled? We’re glad you asked, because we’ve identified 15 of the most notable movers.We present winners and losers* from the 2021 draft:Most notable picks:WR Rashod Bateman (1)OLB Odafe Oweh (1)OG Ben Cleveland (3)CB Brandon Stephens (3)CB Shaun Wade (5) should be happy, because Bateman has the makings of a Day One starter out wide. Oweh and Cleveland, meanwhile, are physical freaks who could fill spots in the trenches sooner rather than later. And the Stephens-Wade duo gives them a couple well-built developmental prospects behind and at corner.Most notable picks:CB Jaycee Horn (1)WR Terrace Marshall Jr. (2)OT Brady Christensen (3)TE Tommy Tremble (3)They may regret pa sing on Justin Fields in the first, but Horn brings a fighter’s mentality to a position of need. And at least will have a legitimate supporting cast. If Marshall Jr. stays healthy, he can be a reliable No. 3 behind and . And both Christensen and Tremble offer loads of athleticism. Most notable picks:QB Justin Fields (1)OT Teven Jenkins (2)It feels premature to crown Chicago, of all teams, for its blockbuster move up, mainly because it’s badly misread or managed the QB spot before. But let’s face it: Fields was a top-five talent in this cla s, and he injects all kinds of play-making ability to a Bears QB room temporarily “headlined” by . Jenkins is underrated, too, as a likely plug-and-play right tackle.Most notable picks:CB Greg Newsome II (1st round)LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (2)WR Anthony Schwartz (3)If you’re hesitant to call the Browns front-runners in the AFC North, don’t be. Cleveland Dallas Cowboys T Shirts added to a rock-solid roster with each of its first three picks. Newsome brings premium insurance to a CB spot often hampered by injury. Owusu-Koramoah can be a hybrid play-maker at the heart of the defense. And Schwartz offers even more juice to a receiving corps with three other high-end starters. Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day’s big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the “Pick Six Newsletter” and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount’s . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Jaylon Smith Jersey Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Most notable picks:OT Christian Darrisaw (1)QB Kellen Mond (3)LB Chazz Surratt (3)Darrisaw would’ve been totally acceptable at No. 14 overall, but the Vikings got him at No. 23 after a move down. That’s a starting left tackle right there, with more long-term upside than the departed . Surratt is an athletic specimen for a LB corps that lost . And Mond is the most intriguing of them all: A confident, rocket-armed project who can push or challenge . Most notable picks:WR Kadarius Toney (1)OLB Azeez Ojulari (2)CB Aaron Robinson (3)Dave Gettleman, take a bow. Toney was a bit too injury-prone to justify the No. 20 overall pick, but coupled with Ojulari, a consensus first-rounder who fell to the second, his addition looks even better. The Giants addre sed almost every need (except the O-line) in this draft, and as an added bonus, they picked up a first, fourth and fifth in the 2022 draft thanks to Gettleman’s dealing.Most notable picks:WR DeVonta Smith (1)OL Landon Dickerson (2)CB Zech McPhearson (4)RB Kenny Gainwell (5)Don’t look now, but Howie Roseman may have unearthed a handful of game-changers for his stripped-down Eagles. Smith instantly becomes the team’s No. 1 receiver and a surefire top target for QB . Dickerson has an injury history but looks like a potential Opening Day guard and future succe sor. McPhearson and Gainwell both offer big-play upside.Most notable picks:QB Trey Lance (1)RB Trey Sermon (3)CB Ambry Thomas (3)It starts and ends with the QB, and the 49ers made the right choice after moving all the way up to No. 3. Lance may be raw, but he offers maybe the highest ceiling of any rookie signal-caller this side of Trevor Lawrence. And he’s a perfect fit for Kyle Shanahan with his running ability. Sermon, meanwhile, is a luxury addition who’ll pack some punch in a good backfield. Washington Football TeamMost notable picks:LB Jamin Davis (1)OT Samuel Cosmi (2)WR Dyami Brown (3)Man, Ron Rivera is really a sembling a tough squad, isn’t he? Davis should step in right away as a leader on defense, Cosmi offers long-term support where once stood, and Brown gives them yet another che s piece on offense. These moves help them in 2021, with at the helm, but also bode well for the distant future.Most notable picks:CB Patrick Surtain II (1)RB Javonte Williams (2)Surtain gives them a premium plug-and-play corner at a spot already touting and . And Williams may be a fun bruiser for the backfield. But unle s they have an mega-deal up their sleeve, pa sing on Justin Fields forces them to hope for a or breakout. Roger Staubach T Shirts Also, why trade up for a RB when you’re already paying ?Most notable picks:CB Eric Stokes (1)C Josh Myers (2)WR Amari Rodgers (3)They added some dynamism at CB and WR, with Rodgers in particular bringing some long-awaited juice to the slot spot, but Myers — a traditional center — was arguably a reach in the second, even if departure rang loud and clear. More importantly, they entered and left the draft without anything close to Demarcus Lawrence T Shirts a resolution with Aaron Rodgers, who appears set on leaving town. Most notable picks:DE Kwity Paye (1)DE Dayo Odeyingbo (2)S Shawn Davis (5)QB Sam Ehlinger (6)Paye was an underrated find in the back half of the first, and he feels like the kind of guy to quietly log 10 sacks as a rookie. Davis could similarly take early reps at safety, and Ehlinger brings scrappy competition behind . But goodne s, they really needed some tackle help. Two straight pa s rushers, with one all but a lock to mi s most of 2021? Aren’t they in win-now mode?Most notable picks:OT Alex Leatherwood (1)S Trevon Moehrig (2)Always good for a first-round reach, they spent No. 17 on Leatherwood despite clearer starting-caliber linemen like Darrisaw and Jenkins still sitting on the board. Moehrig, on the other hand, is an enticing free safety to pair with the feisty , but his addition would’ve made more sense had the Raiders not proceeded to draft tw
is the most fascinating player on the . It’s true. This is a deep-depth wide receiver, thrust onto the field after injuries and at the position, who did not play .He was a student at LSU but only ran track for the Tigers during his time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Zero snaps on a football field there. He wasn’t even part of the team due to NCAA scholarship limitations. Grayson did experience a decorated career on the track, however, as a seven-time Denver Broncos Jersey All-American and four-time national champion. Dude can fly.Grayson decided to focus on football after his track days were over and calmly ran 4.33 at the LSU Pro Day in 2017. HELLO. His workout was rightfully tweeted by the school’s track and field account. The final numbers for Cyril Grayson from Pro Day! LSU Track & Field (@LSUTrackField) Of course, the athleticism-adoring signed him as an undrafted free agent. Grayson only had a brief stint on Seattle’s practice squad and has since bounced around the league with stops in Indianapolis, another in Seattle, Houston, Chicago, New Orleans, Dallas, and presently, Tampa Bay. He’s been on the Buccaneers roster since 2019, actually, and made his first regular-season reception that year, in Week 17. Given the remarkable talent and high-end depth at receiver in Tampa Bay, there was no shame in Grayson not emerging as a viable pa s-catching option in 2020. Quinn Meinerz Jersey In fact, Grayson’s ability to stick with the Buccaneers despite the presence of , , , , , , and is a testament to the raw talent he po se ses and how valued speed is in the .The practice-squad call up is fresh off the most productive contest of his profe sional career, a six-grab, 81-yard performance against the in Week 17 that included the game-winning touchdown with under a minute to go. He had 81 yards on three receptions against the the day after Christmas, too.How in the world has Grayson emerged from non-football playing obscurity to become a productive member of pa sing offense? While he’s Sam Martin Jersey still raw, Grayson has proven to have learned some nuances of playing receiver in the NFL. I’ll start simple. On this outside screen reception against the Panthers (top of the screen), watch Grayson immediately read linebacker , who was flowing toward the play from the inside. Grayson attempted to continue Thompson’s momentum toward the sideline by jab-stepping in that direction before cutting back toward the middle of the field.While Thompson ultimately made the tackle, the juke toward the perimeter gave Grayson more room to accumulate yards on that play. It would’ve been very instinctive for a fast track guy to simply hit the lane created for him by the two blockers outside each of his shoulders, but that would’ve likely led to a le s succe sful play for the Buccaneers.Also against Carolina, Grayson (top of the screen) smartly sold a double move for what amounted to a 62-yard gain. If you hadn’t Jacob Tamme Jersey read that sentence and just watched the play below, tell me you wouldn’t have believed Grayson was running a cla sic out route. Nice, right? Also, the fact Grayson didn’t cruise into the end zone should serve as a reminder that all NFL cornerbacks are fast. Really fast. And, heck, the cornerback who tackled him, rookie , “only” ran 4.54 at the Washington Pro Day in 2021.I’ve saved the best for last, the finest display of receiver intricacy Grayson has shown to date. It came on a 20-yard completion against the Jets on Sunday. Watch how Grayson subtly faked to the inside like he was breaking his route stem toward the post before accelerating into the cornerback’s blind spot — which is vital when running routes.The inside move and presence into the defender’s blind-spot provided him ample space when he slammed on the breaks for Brady to hit him on a long throw from the hashmark on the other Josey Jewell Jersey side of the field. Grayson was actually able to wait for the ball to arrive. Sure, the Jets playing soft zone late in the game with a lead likely aided this completion, too. But seeing the nuanced route-running tactics from Grayson there indicates he’s grasped there’s much more to playing receiver than running fast.Unsurprisingly, Grayson is not ultra-polished. At his size, he’s unlikely to become a monster in contested-catch scenarios. But Grayson, on his sixth team in five seasons, has exhibited enough development as a receiver to go from undrafted track star to pa s-game contributor on an offense run by Brady.