The New Orleans Saints have signed OL Chris Reed to the practice squad, per Nick Underhill. He had a recent workout with the team after a wave of injuries hit New Orleans’ offensive line. Reed can play all three interior positions. Reed, 32, originally signed on with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent out of Minnesota State-Mankato back in 2015. He spent his rookie … [Read more...] about Saints Sign OL Chris Reed To Practice Squad
NFC Notes: Andy Dalton, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Following a huge win on the road at Detroit in Week 2, the Buccaneers lost at home to the Broncos. Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield believes they can learn a lesson from this loss after not preparing with as much urgency as possible. “You have to prepare like you’re playing in a playoff game every week, or else this can happen,” Mayfield said, via Scott Smith of the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Andy Dalton, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Saints C Erik McCoy Undergoing Groin Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks
Mike Garafolo reports that Saints C Erik McCoy will undergo groin surgery and miss six to eight weeks as a result. You can expect that New Orleans will place McCoy on injured reserve in the coming days. McCoy, 27, was drafted by the Saints in the second round out of Texas A&M in 2019. He signed a four-year, $6 million rookie contract that included $3.7 million in … [Read more...] about Saints C Erik McCoy Undergoing Groin Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks
NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield has leaned on WR Mike Evans in his two years with the team. Mayfield compared Evans to one of the game’s best cornerbacks because of how much he trusts him to make a play. “That’s what a guy like Pat Surtain can offer a defense – true, one-on-one, shut one side of the field down,” Mayfield, via Scott Smith of the Buccaneers Wire. “He’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/21
49ers Elevated DE Sam Okuayinonu and TE Brayden Willis to their active roster. Bears Elevated DT Byron Cowart and WR Collin Johnson to their active roster. Placed RB Travis Homer on injured reserve. Broncos Elevated RB Tyler Badie and DB Tanner McCalister to their active roster. Signed WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey to their active roster. Placed LB Baron Browning on injured … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/21