Shark Bites
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- It's Clear Who Justin Jefferson Wants His QB To Be June 9, 2026Vikings WR Justin Jefferson spoke glowingly of QB Kyler Murray on Monday. “He understands the game. He understands the defenses," Jefferson said on KFAN. "He understands how to put touch on the ball, just enough to where it gets to where it’s gotta go, without making it difficult for us. He understands the game a […]
- A.J. Barner Recovering From Offseason Surgeries June 9, 2026Seahawks TE A.J. Barner is recovering from a pair of late-February surgeries. The exact procedures remain unknown, but John Boyle of the team’s official site points out that Barner dealt with calf, ankle, knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries last season.
- Chris Rodriguez Recovering From Foot Surgery June 9, 2026Jaguars RB Chris Rodriguez had surgery on his left foot earlier this offseason, according to The Jacksonville Florida Times-Union's Ryan O'Halloran. Rodriguez has been sidelined for OTAs and minicamp, and now we know why. Per O'Halloran, Rodriguez is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late July.
- Jayden Higgins "Going To Have A Great Year" June 8, 2026Texans WR Jayden Higgins is drawing praise from his coaches and Houston media for his work this offseason. HC Demeco Ryans said recently that Higgins is "going to have a great year." Insider Aaron Wilson, meanwhile, called Higgins a "standout" in spring practices. He's "lined up at multiple spots and shown upgraded timing and chemistry […]
- Can Tre Tucker Emerge for the Raiders in 2026? June 6, 2026Raiders HC Klint Kubiak singled out WR Tre Tucker while discussing the team's WR room, calling him a quiet leader whose hard work and play style have rubbed off on the younger WRs. Tucker, a 2023 third-round pick with blazing 4.40 speed, now has the longest Raiders tenure of any WR on the team.
- Jonathon Brooks Could Get Pass-Catching Work June 5, 2026Panthers HC Dave Canales was asked about RB Jonathon Brooks earlier this week and highlighted his ability in the passing game. "JB has looked great, in the run game, certainly, but also in the pass game," Canales said. "Half of his highlights coming out of college were screen passes, wides, things down the field. He […]
- Does Chris Godwin Have Another Big Season In Him? June 5, 2026Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin was rarely, if ever, healthy last season. He missed the first three games working back from the serious ankle injury that ended his 2024 campaign. Then he made it just two games before a fibula injury knocked him out for the next five. He was mostly quiet over the final seven […]
- Packers Pay Christian Watson Like Their No. 1 WR June 4, 2026The Packers have signed WR Christian Watson to a four-year $110.5 million extension with a $31 million signing bonus, locking him onto the Packers for the future. The $27.6 million a year will rank 15th among NFL WRs. Watson had a stellar year last season, despite only playing in 10 games. His 18.0 aDOT and […]
- George Kittle Still Aiming For Week 1 June 4, 202649ers TE George Kittle believes he's "on track" to play in the season opener after tearing his right Achilles in January. He's been working off to the side of OTAs, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, doing single-leg hops and 20-to-30-yard jogs.
- What's the Darnell Washington Extension Mean for Pittsburgh's New Offense? June 4, 2026The Steelers have agreed to a four-year extension with TE Darnell Washington worth $42 million, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, with $21 million of that guaranteed. Washington’s heading into his fourth season after arriving as a third-round pick in 2023. It’ll be his first under a new coaching staff, however, headed by Mike McCarthy. The […]