Shark Bites
Shark Bites
- Will Bucky Irving Continue To Dominate Buccaneers Backfield? May 23, 2025Buccaneers OC Josh Grizzard envisions the 2025 backfield looking similar to how it did at the end of the 2024 campaign. “I would say how we ended last season was essentially where we would take off," Grizzard said. "There’s a spot for all three of those guys (Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, and Sean Tucker)."
- Jets Want To Get Garrett Wilson The Ball "As Much As Possible" May 22, 2025Jets HC Aaron Glenn was asked recently what he's learned about WR Garrett Wilson so far. His response: “Give him the ball as much as possible. Give him the ball as much as possible. That’s it.”
- Rome Odunze Impressing New HC May 22, 2025Bears HC Ben Johnson said he's been "extremely impressed" with WR Rome Odunze's offseason. "To be a second-year guy, you would expect a little bit more inconsistency. And, yet, the way he approaches the meeting room, the walkthroughs, the on-field, the drill work, it’s very much like a seasoned pro," Johnson said. "Some of the […]
- Titans Looking For More Balanced Backfield May 21, 2025Titans HC Brian Callahan said Tuesday that he's looking for a more even distribution of touches this season between RBs Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears. He added that he might even get a third RB — Julius Chestnut or Kalel Mullings — involved.
- MarShawn Lloyd Healthy Entering Year Two May 20, 2025Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd has no limitations at the start of voluntary offseason work. A variety of injuries (ankle, hamstring, appendicitis) limited him to one game and six carries as a Round 3 rookie.
- Was This a Bad Signal for D'Andre Swift's 2025 Outlook? May 19, 2025The first episode of the Patriots' "Forged in Foxborough" web series revealed that the team had multiple offers for the 38th overall pick in the draft. Instead of moving, though, New England stayed and selected Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson. The offers:Pick 39 plus a seventh-rounder from ChicagoPicks 58 and 79 plus a 2026 third-rounder […]
- Brock Purdy Signs Five-Year Extension Worth $265 Million May 17, 2025The 49ers signed QB Brock Purdy to a five-year extension as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. This $265 million contract places him fifth among QBs in total value and just inside the top-10 in yearly value.
- Bhayshul Tuten to "Immediately Push" for Snaps? May 16, 2025The Athletic’s Jeff Howe calls RB Bhayshul Tuten the biggest value pick of the Jags’ 2025 rookie class and believes he can earn a Year 1 role. GM James Gladstone selected Tuten in Round 4 (pick No. 104) of April's draft.
- Jameson Williams Having "Unbelievable" Offseason May 14, 2025Lions OC John Morton said "unbelievable" four times when asked to describe WR Jameson Williams' offseason. "In the meetings, attention to detail. I’m so excited to see him this year," Morton added. "It’s gonna be a breakout year for him. So I can’t wait."
- Derrick Henry Signs Two-Year Extension With $25 Million Guaranteed May 14, 2025The Baltimore Ravens and RB Derrick Henry have agreed upon a two-year $30 million extension with $25 million guaranteed. The extension keeps Henry under contract for the next three seasons through the end of the 2027 season. Henry ran for 1,921 yards and 16 TDs last season, adding a dynamic element to the Ravens' offense. […]