Jaguars Jaguars first-round WR/CB Travis Hunter hasn’t quite lit the world on fire in his first handful of professional games despite the lofty expectations put on him coming into the year. An executive from another team believes he needs to play one position to reach his full potential, and that’s on the defensive side of the ball. “There is not one trait other than ball … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Travis Hunter, Cam Ward, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Texans Extend LB Jake Hansen
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans have reached an agreement on a contract extension with LB Jake Hansen. It’s likely a modest deal given Hansen is primarily a depth player and special teamer but it still gives the player some job security and locks up a glue guy for Houston. Hansen, 27, wound up going undrafted in 2022 out of Illinois. He signed with the Texans as an … [Read more...] about Texans Extend LB Jake Hansen
AFC Trade Rumors: Adonai Mitchell, Colts, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Colts ESPN’s Stephen Holder writes that while it would be unlikely for the Colts to trade WR Adonai Mitchell just a year after drafting him in the second round, he’s not playing after mental mistakes pushed him down the depth chart. Jaguars ESPN’s Michael DiRocco mentions Jaguars CB Jarrian Jones as a potential trade candidate. Even though he was drafted in the third round … [Read more...] about AFC Trade Rumors: Adonai Mitchell, Colts, Jaguars, Texans, Titans
Texans Rule Out QB C.J. Stroud With Concussion
Ian Rapoport reports that the Texans have officially ruled out QB C.J. Stroud due to a concussion. Stroud sustained the injury from a big hit he took while sliding. He went to the locker room and was replaced by backup QB Davis Mills. Stroud, 24, was named first-team All-Big 10 after both of his seasons as a starter at Ohio State and was a second-team All-American in 2022. He … [Read more...] about Texans Rule Out QB C.J. Stroud With Concussion
AFC Notes: Brian Thomas, C.J. Stroud, Jaguars, Texans
Jaguars Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. has struggled in comparison to his rookie season, recording 27 receptions for 365 yards and one touchdown so far this year. Jacksonville HC Liam Coen is confident that Thomas will have a “breakthrough” at some point. “Any player that has maybe not done as much as they’d want to, all you know as a player and as a coach is to keep pushing … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Brian Thomas, C.J. Stroud, Jaguars, Texans