NFL Trade Rumors

Ikem Ekwonu Panthers LT Ikem Ekwonu said the team has been building through the trenches and he’s happy to take on the responsibility as part of the engine that powers the team’s offense. “I mean, it’s definitely nice, having that trust and having that onus on us,” Ekwonu said, via the team’s website. “That’s kind of a mindset we tried to embrace in the last couple of years, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sterling Shepard, Ikem Ekwonu, Buccaneers, Panthers

49ers The 49ers were mightily disappointing last season after finishing 6-11 and last place in the NFC West. Veteran TE George Kittle said they are going into 2025 with “lofty expectations” despite losing several key players.  “I would say we have pretty lofty expectations,” Kittle said, via 49ersWebZone. “We always do. We understand that we lost some really key players. I’m … [Read more...] about NFL Notes: George Kittle, Justin Fields, 49ers, Jets, Panthers

Buccaneers Buccaneers GM Jason Licht likes what he has seen from second-round CB Benjamin Morrison and third-round CB Jacob Parrish and thinks they will play significant roles in the team’s defense as rookies. “Those guys have been equally as impressive,” Licht said. “It’s been fun to watch. I don’t want to already stamp them, but we feel very, very good about them helping us … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tyrann Mathieu, Brandon Staley, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints

Falcons Falcons DL coach Nate Ollie said that DL Brandon Dorlus will play all over the defensive front, including inside and on the edge. “Brandon is like our special, what you call, a utility weapon,” Ollie said, via the team’s website. “Brandon’s gonna have to do some stuff inside and we’re gonna actually put Brandon out on the edge this year.” Dorlus, who’s entering his … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Tyler Shough, Adam Thielen, Falcons, Panthers, Saints

Buccaneers Jenna Laine of ESPN named third-year LB SirVocea Dennis as an under-the-radar player this offseason, given he’s having “one of the most impressive offseasons” out of all Tampa Bay’s defenders.  Buccaneers LB Anthony Walker Jr. said Dennis made one of the best plays he has ever seen in OTAs: “First day of OTAs, made one of the best plays I’ve ever seen a linebacker … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Divine Deablo, SirVocea Dennis, Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers