Colts Colts GM Chris Ballard talked about where he stands heading into the draft and which positions have stood out to him thus far. “History, I just go off history. And you know, the more picks you have, the better chance you have to hit. Now, of course, you’re not going to hit on all of them, but it gives you more of a chance to hit,” Ballard said, via Coral Smith of NFL.com. … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Chris Ballard, Jim Irsay, Cal McNair, DeMeco Ryans, Colts, Texans
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Texans Hosted DE Dawuane Smoot For Visit
According to Field Yates, the Texans brought in free-agent DE Dawuane Smoot for a visit on Wednesday. Smoot, 29, was selected with the No. 68 overall pick in the third round by the Jaguars out of Illinois in 2017. He finished the final year of a four-year rookie contract worth $3,364,160, which includes a signing bonus of $964,160. Smoot ended up re-signing with the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Texans Hosted DE Dawuane Smoot For Visit
Nearly A Dozen Teams Exploring Trading Up In First Round, Including Patriots
According to NFL Network’s Peter Schrager, there are 10 teams he’s heard could look to move up in the first round on Thursday. Those teams include: Minnesota Vikings Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles Kansas City Chiefs Detroit Lions Jacksonville Jaguars Indianapolis Colts New England Patriots Buffalo Bills Houston Texans Schrager adds New England would be looking to move … [Read more...] about Nearly A Dozen Teams Exploring Trading Up In First Round, Including Patriots
Watch: Highlights of new Texans OT Blake Fisher
The Texans selected Notre Dame offensive tackle Blake Fisher with the No. 59 overall pick of the second round in the 2024 NFL draft on Friday evening. Fisher, 21, is a proven standout, totaling 27 starts at Notre Dame, 26 of which came at right tackle. He made program history by becoming the first true freshman in Notre Dame history to start at left tackle in 2021. Fisher was … [Read more...] about Watch: Highlights of new Texans OT Blake Fisher
Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery
Milwaukee Brewers left-handed pitcher Wade Miley said Friday that he needs Tommy John surgery. The 37-year-old Miley was put on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation on April 22, retroactive to April 19. Miley made two starts this season, working a total of seven innings. He has a 0-1 record with a 6.43 ERA after allowing six runs, five earned. … [Read more...] about Brewers left-hander Wade Miley says he needs Tommy John surgery