Buccaneers Buccaneers OT Tristan Wirfs has been dealing with a knee injury and could miss Week 1. Tampa Bay HC Todd Bowles said Wirfs won’t be placed on an injured list and will still open the season on the active roster, via Greg Auman. Buccaneers’ seventh-round WR Tez Johnson said he’s up to 160 pounds and is feeling good physically entering his rookie season, per … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Xavier Legette, Spencer Rattler, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
TRADE: Broncos Trading WR Devaughn Vele To Saints
The Denver Broncos announced they’re trading WR Devaughn Vele to the Saints in exchange for a 2026 fourth round pick and a 2027 seventh round pick. New Orleans has been dealing with injuries to their receiving core and have been looking for upgrades at that position. Vele should provide at minimum solid depth and could even be a catalyst for whoever is under center for the … [Read more...] about TRADE: Broncos Trading WR Devaughn Vele To Saints
NFC Notes: Derrick Brown, Kyle Pitts, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Falcons TE Kyle Pitts has been making an effort to build a friendship with QB Michael Penix Jr. by going out to play golf together. “Most of the time we go out early, so it’s just me, him and [kicker Younghoe] Koo, and maybe a couple of other guys, where it’s just us out there and we’re just playing fast and just enjoying the time,” Pitts said, via Marc Raimondi of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derrick Brown, Kyle Pitts, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Russini: Saints, Browns, Chiefs Among Teams Making Trade Calls For RBs
Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports the Saints, Browns and Chiefs are among the teams making calls looking for running back help via a trade. Per our Preseason Trade Block, Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. is the best option available. Other depth options include Broncos RB Jaleel McLaughlin, Buccaneers RB Rachaad White and Colts RB Khalil Herbert, among others. Browns … [Read more...] about Russini: Saints, Browns, Chiefs Among Teams Making Trade Calls For RBs
Saints Cut WR Donovan Peoples-Jones
The New Orleans Saints have cut WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, per New Orleans Dot Football. It’s the corresponding move to make space for new WR Devaughn Vele, acquired yesterday in a trade with the Broncos. Peoples-Jones, 26, was selected by the Browns with the No. 187 overall pick in the sixth round back in 2020. He signed a four-year, $3,481,606 rookie contract that included a … [Read more...] about Saints Cut WR Donovan Peoples-Jones