2019 April - Pro Football Rumors

Colts Trade Hassan Ridgeway To Eagles

April 27th, 2019 at 4:51pm CST by Sam Robinson

The end of this draft has not featured many trades, but the Colts found a way to snare an extra draft pick without sacrificing 2019 or 2020 draft capital.

Indianapolis instead traded defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway to the Eagles for the No. 246 overall pick, Jeff McLane of Philly.com tweets.

This marks the second straight year the Colts have traded a contract-year defensive lineman for a seventh-round pick. They shipped Henry Anderson to the Jets last year. Like Anderson, Ridgeway arrived during the Ryan Grigson regime and did so during the Colts’ years using a 3-4 scheme. A six-game starter during three Colts seasons, Ridgeway — a 2016 fourth-round selection — will head to the Eagles.

A 305-pound interior defender out of Texas, Ridgeway has 4.5 career sacks — all from 2016-17 — and played 103 snaps last season with the Colts. He will attempt to raise his pre-free agency stock in another city, as Anderson did.

The Colts now have two picks remaining — Nos. 240 and 246.

Broncos Acquire No. 187 From Panthers

April 27th, 2019 at 2:56pm CST by Sam Robinson

After a long stretch without a trade, the draft saw a deal finalized. The Broncos will use the Day 3 trade route to add a wide receiver to their mix.

The Panthers dealt No. 187 to the Broncos. They will move back 25 spots to No. 212 and pick up a seventh-rounder (No. 237). Denver selected Colorado wideout Juwann Winfree.

Winfree joins Noah Fant as incoming Broncos pass catchers and will reunite with Colorado alum-turned-Pro Bowler Phillip Lindsay. Winfree shares an agent with Lindsay and had a strong pro day, running a sub-4.5-second 40-yard dash. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound wideout will be the fourth first- or second-year wideout in the mix in Denver. The Broncos have Courtland Sutton, DaeSean Hamilton and Tim Patrick supplementing Emmanuel Sanders on their roster.

A one-time Maryland transfer, Winfree did not boast stellar stats at Colorado. He did not exceed 325 receiving yards in either of his two Buffaloes seasons, scoring four touchdowns in that span as well. Although, Winfrey dealt with injuries as a senior.

Eagles Send No. 163 To Patriots

April 27th, 2019 at 1:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Patriots had their eyes on some fifth-round performers, trading up for the second time in five picks. This time, a punter will be headed to New England.

For giving up the No. 163 pick, the Eagles will receive the Pats’ No. 167 and No. 246 overall choices.

Stanford punter Jake Bailey will add to the Patriots’ specialists crew. New England re-signed longtime punter (and Super Bowl LIII standout) Ryan Allen in March but did so on a one-year deal. The six-season incumbent now has competition.

Bailey averaged north of 44 yards per punt in his final two seasons with the Cardinal, concluding his college career as the school’s all-time punting average leader (43.8 yards). He finished as a three-time All-Pac-12 selection. Bailey is this draft’s second punter taken, following the 49ers’ fourth-round selection of Mitch Wishnowsky.

Vikings Deal No. 159 To Patriots

April 27th, 2019 at 1:47pm CST by Sam Robinson

After moving down four times late Friday night, the Vikings did so again in Round 5. The Patriots climbed up three spots, acquiring the No. 159 pick from the Vikings.

Minnesota’s next pick window will open at No. 162, and New England will send a seventh-rounder (No. 239) to the NFC North team. With the pick, the Patriots took Maryland defensive tackle Byron Cowart.

Cowart joins fellow former Big Ten defensive lineman Chase Winovich as front-seven players headed to New England. Cowart only played one season at Maryland, doing so after transferring from Auburn. He finished his college career with just three sacks, all three coming with the Terrapins last season.

Raiders Acquire No. 149 From Cowboys

April 27th, 2019 at 1:18pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Raiders made the decision to make a slight move up in Round 5, and the Cowboys will receive an additional seventh-round pick in this deal.

In moving up to No. 149 from No. 158, the Raiders dealt No. 218 to the Cowboys. Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow became Oakland’s eighth pick in this draft.

Largely a slot contributor to both of Clemson’s recent national championship teams, Renfrow finished his career as a four-year cog in the Tigers’ offense. He totaled 186 receptions for 2,133 yards and 15 touchdowns in college, including a rather notable game-winning reception from Deshaun Watson as a sophomore. He will join a Raiders team that has overhauled its receiver group.

Renfrow will attempt to carve out a role on the Raiders. He joins Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, J.J. Nelson and Ryan Grant among the new talent coming to work with Derek Carr.

Cowboys Trade No. 136 To Bengals

April 27th, 2019 at 12:46pm CST by Ben Levine

The Bengals have acquired No. 136 from the Cowboys, reports Marisa Contipelli of Bengals.com (via Twitter). Cincinnati will send Dallas No. 149 and No. 213.

The Bengals have used their pick on Ohio State center Michael Jordan. Not to be confused with the NBA legend nor the dude who was in Black Panther, this Jordan started 14 games for the Buckeyes this past season. In 2016, Jordan was the first Ohio State freshman to start on the offensive line since Orlando Pace.

Bengals 2018 first-rounder Billy Price earned All-Rookie honors this past season, so it’s unlikely that Jordan sees much time at center. The rookie could move to one of the guard spots, a position he played early on during his Ohio State tenure.

Raiders Trade No. 135 To Falcons

April 27th, 2019 at 12:42pm CST by Ben Levine

The Falcons are moving up two spots. ESPN’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that Atlanta has acquired No. 135 from the Raiders. Atlanta will send Oakland No. 137 and No. 230.

The Falcons will use the pick on Charlestown defensive end John Cominsky. NFL.com projects the prospect to be a rotational/backup lineman and a special teamer. The rookie could see an opportunity to contribute on the defensive line, as the Falcons are currently rostering only three backup defensive ends (Adrian Clayborn, Steven Means, and Jacob Tuioti-Mariner).

Patriots Trade No. 134 To Rams

April 27th, 2019 at 12:38pm CST by Ben Levine

The Super Bowl champs have pulled off a trade with the team they defeated. ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry tweets that the Rams have acquired No. 134 and No. 243 from the Patriots. New England will receive No. 162 and No. 167.

The Rams used the pick to select Washington defensive tackle Greg Gaines. The 2018 Morris Trophy winner finished last season with career-highs in tackles (55) and sacks (3.5). The six-foot-two, 316-pound lineman should provide the Rams with a player who they can immediately insert in their defensive-line rotation.

Jets Trade No. 116 To Titans

April 27th, 2019 at 11:50am CST by Ben Levine

The Jets have made their second trade of the day. They’re sending No. 116 to the Titans, reports ESPN’s Field Yates (via Twitter). Tennessee will send the Jets No. 121 and No. 157.

The Titans have used the pick own Iowa safety Amani Hooker. The 2019 first-team All-Big Ten selection has been touted for his strength and intelligence, so he could have an opportunity to contribute as a backup strong safety right away.

With Kevin Byard and Kenny Vaccaro slotted in as starters, Hooker will have to compete with Johnathan Cyprien and Dane Cruikshank for backup reps.

Seahawks Trade No. 114 To Vikings

April 27th, 2019 at 11:42am CST by Ben Levine

The Seahawks have pulled off another trade. ESPN’s Field Yates reports (via Twitter) that Seattle is sending No. 114 to the Vikings. In exchange, Minnesota will send No. 120 and No. 204.

The Vikings will use the pick on Oklahoma offensive guard Dru Samia. The six-foot-five, 302-pound lineman primarily played offensive guard throughout his collegiate career. He started all 14 games in 2018, earning him a second-team All-American nod from the Associated Press.

The Vikings have added a pair of key offensive linemen this offseason. They signed offensive guard Josh Kline before drafting center Garrett Bradbury in the first round.