Falcons Josh Kendall of The Athletic outlined the Falcons’ plans on how they will align their defensive backfield this coming season at cornerback, according to HC Raheem Morris. “The Falcons believe Mike Hughes can play outside cornerback or the nickel spot, and they plan to audition Clark Phillips III at nickelback this offseason to see if he has the same type of versatility, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Spencer Rattler, Tershawn Wharton, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles said that he will be preaching to his team about having a killer instinct when they get back to work later this month. “I feel good that we know how to win,” Bowles said, via Pro Football Talk. “I don’t feel good about us finishing the season from a playoff aspect, and in the middle of the season, having a drought two years in a row. We’ve … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Todd Bowles, Jalon Walker, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Haason Reddick, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Buccaneers Buccaneers HC Todd Bowles says that pass rusher Haason Reddick‘s most recent season was a wash and added that Reddick will likely be back to his old self this season for Tampa Bay. “I knew him as a player,” Bowles said, via Pro Football Talk. “Foote had a lot to do with him, and we talked about it quite a bit. I knew he was a heck of a pass rusher. We needed a pass … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Haason Reddick, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers
Panthers Discussed Trading For D.K. Metcalf But Confident Xavier Legette Can Step Up Instead As No. 1 WR
While improving the 32nd-ranked defense from last year has taken up a lot of the Panthers’ time and resources this offseason, the need to upgrade the playmakers on offense around QB Bryce Young has also remained a consideration. Panthers HC Dave Canales revealed they did discuss potentially trading for WR D.K. Metcalf, who Canales coached when he was with the Seahawks. … [Read more...] about Panthers Discussed Trading For D.K. Metcalf But Confident Xavier Legette Can Step Up Instead As No. 1 WR
Panthers Re-Sign RB Raheem Blackshear
The Carolina Panthers announced they have re-signed RB Raheem Blackshear to a one-year deal. Blackshear was a restricted free agent, but Carolina did not extend a tender, making him an unrestricted free agent. Blackshear, 25, went undrafted in 2022 out of Virginia Tech and caught on with the Bills. He was among the team’s final roster cuts and was later signed back to … [Read more...] about Panthers Re-Sign RB Raheem Blackshear