After speculation that Aaron Rodgers would retire rather than return to the Packers taking a page from the Carson Palmer playbook, he is now expected to return to the Packers. Rodgers is now close to a deal that would void his 2023 contract year and prevent the Packers from tagging him in the offseason. In the on again off again saga it is looking like Rodgers and Adams are gearing up for the last dance they hinted at after all.
Zach Ertz a guy who has been rumored to be on the move via trade for a long while was reported to be avoiding training camp in favor of a trade but Ertz is now expected to report to camp even without a trade in place, which should prove to be interesting through camp as most expected Goedert would be taking over recently.
Steven Nelson has agreed to terms with Philadelphia on a 1 year $4 million deal to start opposite of Slay, with a group of young guys fighting it out for the nickelback role.
Landon Dickerson who started his offseason at guard is expected to move to center fulltime once he is healed fully, in an effort to develop an heir apparent. This becomes even more necessary when you consider Jason Kelce has contemplated retirement in recent years, and has agreed to a reworked deal amounting to a $30 million payout if he hasn't retired by June 2nd 2022.
Deshaun Watson has returned to the Texans although he is still hoping for a trade from the only NFL team he has played for in his 4 seasons. Despite ongoing legal issues the expectation is he will be traded very soon, and the Texans have already stocked the quarterback room in the event that they can't work things out with Watson. Tyrod Taylor was signed this offseason and is a capable starter, Jeff Driskel came over after being released by the Broncos early in May to serve as a 2nd or 3rd string qb depending on how things with Watson shake out, and they drafted Davis Mills out of Stanford in the 3rd round signaling that Driskel will be the odd man out if Watson shocks us all and returns to Houston and is allowed to play in 2021.
In other news in Houston they acquired a former starter from Chicago in WR Anthony Miller. Miller was drafted in the second round in 2018 and saw action right away with 33 receptions for 423 yards and 7 tds, adding 6 carries for 26 yards, 1 passing attempt for 8 yards, 6 kick returns for 139 yards, and 3 tackles. The following two seasons have gone okay statistically but he saw a dramatic drop off in scoring only scoring 4 tds in 32 games despite 101 receptions, 1,141 yards through the air. He has contributed on special teams with 2 kick returns for 44 yards, 5 punt returns for 55 yards, and 8 tackles. He joins a very crowded receiver room featuring Randall Cobb, Brandin Cooks, Andre Roberts Keke Coutee, 3rd round pick Nico Collins, plus low level veterans such as Donte Moncrief, Chris Conley, Taywan Taylor, Alex Erickson, and 2020 rookie Isaiah Coulter. It wouldn't shock me to see Houston try to trade away Coutee, or Cooks if the chance arises.
Former NFL receiver/current lacrosse midfielder Chris Hogan is attempting to latch on with the Saints. The Lacrosse season ends August 12th allowing just enough time for Hogan to return to the NFL and not miss much if any of the Lacrosse season.
Chandler Jones has reportedly requested a trade from the Cardinals due to being unhappy with his contract. Jones is in the final year of a five year contract with the Cardinals, he has made over $82,000,000 in the previous 9 seasons and is on the books for just over $20,000,000 in 2021. His cap hit is second highest in the league for outside linebackers. Personally I think he will be there as he played in just 5 games last season producing 10 tackles and 1 sack.
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