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NFC Notes: Oher, Vikes, Seahawks, Redskins

November 25th, 2016 at 7:33pm CST by Connor J. Byrne

After landing on injured reserve with a concussion Friday, it’s possible Panthers left tackle Michael Oher has played his final snap, David Newton of ESPN.com suggests. Oher emphatically shot down that notion on Instagram a few weeks ago, however. At the very least, the soon-to-be 31-year-old is done for 2016, having last appeared in a game Sept. 25. Oher is under contract through 2019 on the three-year, $21.6MM extension he signed in June.

More from the NFC:

  • The Vikings’ early September decision to send a first- and fourth-rounder to the Eagles for quarterback Sam Bradford is hard to justify after 11 games, writes Bill Barnwell of ESPN.com. In acquiring Bradford to replace the injured Teddy Bridgewater, the Vikings overestimated the chances of everything else goes right for their offense from a health standpoint, Barnwell argues. Instead, not only has running back Adrian Peterson missed most of the season, but Minnesota’s O-line has also dealt with several injuries. And while Bradford hasn’t played poorly, he also hasn’t made much of a difference during the Vikings’ 6-5 start. Looking ahead to the offseason, it’s possible the Vikings could flip Bradford – who’s under contract for one more year – and either give the reins back to a healthy Bridgewater or acquire someone else (Tony Romo, for instance), Barnwell notes.
  • Redskins tight end Jordan Reed suffered a Grade 3 AC joint separation in his left shoulder in the team’s loss to Dallas on Thanksgiving, per Liz Clarke of The Washington Post (on Twitter). Coach Jay Gruden hopes Reed can play next week against Arizona, but he’s currently day-to-day. If the injury’s severe enough, Reed could deal with pain for up to six weeks, according to Dr. David Chao of Sirius XM (Twitter link). Reed didn’t show any ill effects Thursday, catching a whopping 10 passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns. He leads potentially playoff-bound Washington in receptions (59) and targets (80), and is second on the team in TDs (five).
  • Safety Earl Thomas will miss the Seahawks’ game against the Buccaneers on Sunday because of a hamstring injury, thus ending an iron man streak that dates back to his 2010 entrance into the NFL. The four-time Pro Bowler had appeared in and started 106 straight games prior to this week. In the history of the Seahawks, only former guard John Gray (121) has started more games consecutively, tweets Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times.

Zach Links contributed to this post.

Extra Points: Eagles, Bucs, Cowboys, Injuries

October 28th, 2016 at 9:27pm CST by Zachary Links

There’s a lot of talk about receivers the Eagles could acquire, but which players could they look to trade themselves? Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com runs down some candidates, including linebacker Mychal Kendricks. The Eagles are somewhat thin at linebacker, but it seems defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz isn’t that high on Kendricks and other teams would probably use him more than Philly has. Other suggested trade candidates include interior offensive lineman Stefen Wisniewski, wide receiver Nelson Agholor, defensive end Connor Barwin, and running back Ryan Mathews.

  • Will the Buccaneers acquire a veteran wide receiver between now and the trade deadline? Roy Cummings of Florida Football Insiders notes that there is a need there after Louis Murphy‘s latest setback and looks at a handful of candidates around the league. Bears receiver Alshon Jeffery is a game-changing talent, but he’s in his contract year and the Bucs would have to juggle re-signing him while trying to extend Mike Evans this offseason. For that reason, someone like 49ers receiver Torrey Smith might make more sense for Tampa Bay.
  • The Cowboys had interest in Chase Daniel as a backup quarterback during the offseason, Charean Williams of the Star-Telegram tweets. However, that was before the Eagles made Daniel the league’s highest-paid reserve QB.
  • Field Yates of ESPN.com (Twitter link) has injury updates on a number of key players. Colts receiver Donte Moncrief will play, but Falcons running back Tevin Coleman won’t. Neither will Redskins rusher Matt Jones, whose teammate, tight end Jordan Reed, is questionable.
  • Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis admitted that he’s “breaking down,” but he’s not thinking retirement.

NFC Notes: Reed, Graham, Seahawks, Eagles

October 26th, 2016 at 5:58pm CST by Sam Robinson

Jordan Reed has missed the past two Redskins games, continuing the top-tier tight end’s career-long battle with injuries. But the fourth-year pass-catcher is packing for London and expects to be cleared by an independent neurologist, Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL.com reports (on Twitter).

Reed’s sustained six documented concussions in his NFL career but is signed through 2021 on a five-year, $46.5MM extension. Washington has gone 1-1 without him this season. If Reed is unable to suit up, Vernon Davis would again be the team’s primary receiving tight end.

The 26-year-old target will visit with the independent neurologist on Thursday in advance of Washington’s game against Cincinnati in London.

Here’s more from the NFC.

  • Doug Pederson attempted to cool off trade buzz surrounding the Eagles and wide receivers, but the team has been linked to Torrey Smith. Among NJ.com’s list of targets for the Eagles are Michael Floyd, Alshon Jeffery, Smith and, perhaps most interestingly, Terrelle Pryor. Categorizing the Browns’ top 2016 playmaker as unlikely to re-sign with Cleveland, the sides’ extension talks and Pryor’s history in Ohio notwithstanding, NJ.com lists the converted quarterback as a trade candidate for Philly.
  • The Seahawks have been linked to left tackles Joe Staley and Joe Thomas as potential trade targets, but coach Pete Carroll says that he doesn’t anticipate any deals between now and the deadline. “I don’t think that there is a guy out there who is gonna come flying in here. Now, if there is, [Seahawks general manager] John [Schneider] will figure it out. He’s already all over it,” Carroll said on ESPN 710 [via Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times]. “He will figure it out if there is something that we can do. But we have never not been looking for another player at every position. So we’re always looking, that’s the way we do it. When something happens, we have [a] backlog of guys that we’ve worked out and things that we’ve looked at and the options that are there. But right now this is like the most difficult time to find a player that’s just sitting there, and so it’s not likely.”
  • As the Saints get set to face Seattle, Nick Underhill of The Advocate revisits the Jimmy Graham trade. Graham, of course, was Drew Brees’ favorite aerial weapon and an integral part of the offense. However, since the deal, the Saints have managed to score on a league-best 79.17% of their trips to the red zone. At the same time, this offseason’s Coby Fleener signing appears to be a bust so far. After being given a five-year, $36MM contract, Fleener has caught just 21 passes for 281 yards. It’s also worth noting that linebacker Stephone Anthony, taken with the first-round pick received in the deal, hasn’t quite panned out as the team hoped he would.
  • Anthony’s struggles and Graham becoming a focal point in the Seahawks’ offense puts the March 2015 exchange without a clear winner at this point after it appeared the Saints came out ahead here, Larry Holder of NOLA.com writes. Anthony’s been demoted to the Saints’ second string behind the newly acquired James Laurinaitis. Graham hasn’t rediscovered his New Orleans form but is ahead of his 2015 pace despite returning from a torn patella tendon. The seventh-year tight end has 27 receptions for 408 yards after making 48 catches for 605 yards in 11 games last season.

Zach Links contributed to this report

Jordan Reed To Miss Week 6

October 15th, 2016 at 4:28pm CST by Sam Robinson

The Redskins will be without their top pass-catcher against the Eagles on Sunday. Washington downgraded Jordan Reed to out, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports (on Twitter).

Previously listed as questionable, Reed has struggled with concussions throughout his career, having now sustained six documented head injuries. Washington is fairly deep at the tight end position and will turn to Vernon Davis and Niles Paul against its division rival.

However, the Redskins don’t have another player who can replicate Reed’s skills. He’s made 33 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns thus far this season and broke out for an 87-catch, 952-receiving-yard, 11-touchdown season in 2015. That earned the 26-year-old Reed a five-year, $46.5MM extension this offseason, but this latest setback will extend the tight end’s streak of failing to play a 16-game season to four. Reed missed two games in 2015 and a combined 12 regular-season contests in 2013-14.

Davis and Paul have combined for 11 receptions and 110 yards this season.

Su’a Cravens will also be unavailable Sunday for the Redskins due to a concussion.

Latest On Redskins TE Jordan Reed

October 14th, 2016 at 2:38pm CST by Zachary Links

The Redskins have listed tight end Jordan Reed as questionable on their injury report for this week. Of course, after suffering yet another concussion, it would be surprising if Reed suits up on Sunday against the Eagles. Jordan Reed (Vertical)

Reed has now suffered six documented concussions and he has likely had even more throughout the course of his football playing career. The tight end has admitted that he did not report one of his two concussions suffered in 2013.

So far this year, Reed leads all Redskins receivers with 33 catches for 316 yards and two touchdowns. He’ll likely be out for at least this week and the Redskins will turn to Vernon Davis and Niles Paul to replace him in the lineup. If Washington opts to promote a tight end, they could promote Derek Carrier from the practice squad.

Reed signed an extension with the Redskins this spring, a five-year pact with a $46.5MM base. After being limited to just 20 overall games in 2013 and 2014, Reed stayed healthy for 14 games last season, racking up 87 receptions for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns.

NFC Notes: Tulloch, Schofield, Reed, Cardinals

May 9th, 2016 at 2:20pm CST by Luke Adams

Way back in February, a report surfaced suggesting that the Lions were planning to release veteran linebacker Stephen Tulloch when the new league year opened. However, the first week of the league year came and went without any roster moves involving Tulloch, and he has remained a Lion for nearly two more full months since then.

Appearing on PFT Live on Monday, Lions general manager Bob Quinn said there’s still “a chance” that Tulloch remains with the team for the 2016 season. However, a source tells Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk that the linebacker’s release is likely “imminent.” That comes as no surprise — Detroit reportedly made efforts to work out a trade involving Tulloch, but it seems there hasn’t been any movement on that front.

Here’s more from around the NFC:

  • We heard last week that free agent linebacker O’Brien Schofield is interested in rejoining the Falcons. According to head coach Dan Quinn, the door is “never closed with Scho.” However, as Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com details, the two sides have been unable to agree on contract terms, despite the fact that Atlanta made Schofield an offer.
  • Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post breaks down the specific details on Jordan Reed‘s long-term extension with Washington, which is worth $48.421MM over five years.
  • Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk previews the extension talks between the Cardinals and defensive back Tyrann Mathieu, which should become more serious in the coming weeks or months.
  • Ex-NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich has a new job, having joined the Cardinals as a coaching intern under Bruce Arians, as Darren Urban of AZCardinals.com outlines. The former Jaguars starting quarterback will be with Arizona throughout the offseason and in training camp. “After that, we’ll see,” Arians said. “Hopefully I can keep him all year. I think he’s got a great, bright future in coaching.”

Washington Signs Jordan Reed To Extension

May 5th, 2016 at 10:24am CST by Luke Adams

10:24am: Reed will get a “base” of $46.5MM over five seasons, per Mike Florio of PFT (on Twitter). The new-money average on the deal is $9.3MM per year.

8:35am: Reed has officially signed his new five-year extension to remain in Washington, the team has confirmed via its website.

8:25am: Washington has locked up a key piece of its offense for the long term, according to Peter Schrager of FOX Sports, who reports (via Twitter) that the team has agreed to a five-year extension with tight end Jordan Reed. It will be worth $50MM over five years, tweets Adam Schefter of ESPN.com.Jordan Reed (Vertical)

While Schefter places the annual average value of Reed’s new extension at $10MM per year, Schrager tweets that it’s actually the second-largest deal for a tight end, behind Jimmy Graham‘s contract, which is also worth $10MM annually. Pro Football Talk (via Twitter) confirms that the total value of Reed’s contract is actually just under $50MM, so it doesn’t quite reach that $10MM-per-year threshold. Per PFT, the extension also includes $22MM in guarantees, though it’s not clear how much of that is fully guaranteed.

We may have to wait for the full year-by-year breakdown of Reed’s new contract to get a real idea of how it compares to other top tight end deals, but it certainly looks like a very nice payday for the former third-round pick, who had a breakout campaign in 2015.

After being limited to just 20 overall games in 2013 and 2014, Reed stayed healthy for 14 games last season, racking up 87 receptions for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns. In spite of Reed’s injury history, he seemed destined for a lucrative long-term extension, with Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz having already signed new mega-deals this offseason — neither of those tight ends matched the impressive numbers that the Washington pass-catcher put up in 2015.

Reed had been preparing to enter the final year of his rookie contract, and would have earned a base salary of $1.661MM in 2016 under the terms of his old deal. Extending him now will allow Washington to apply some of the new money in the extension to the 2016 cap, likely increasing Reed’s $1.808MM cap charge, in addition to allowing the tight end to get paid a year early.

With Reed now under contract through the 2021 season, Washington will still need to address the contract situation for the quarterback throwing him the ball. Kirk Cousins, currently set to play the 2016 season under the franchise tag, has until July 15th to work out a multiyear extension with the team. Whether or not the two sides don’t come to terms by then, Cousins looks well-equipped to have another strong season, with Reed, DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Jamison Crowder, and first-round pick Josh Doctson all a part of his arsenal.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

Extra Points: Cowboys, Brooks, J. Reed, Suggs

March 16th, 2016 at 12:52pm CST by Luke Adams

After parting ways with the Falcons in January, Lionel Vital – Atlanta’s former director of player personnel – is joining the Cowboys‘ front office. As first reported by Alex Marvez of FOX Sports (Twitter link), Dallas is hiring Vital as a senior personnel executive. He’ll report to Cowboys assistant director of player personnel Will McClay, a source tells David Moore of the Dallas Morning News (Twitter link).

Here are a few more odds and ends from around the NFL:

  • All indications are that Ahmad Brooks‘ spot on the 49ers‘ roster remains safe for at least another season, writes Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com. The Niners don’t have an in-house replacement lined up at Brooks’ position, and his $8MM cap hit isn’t exorbitant now that San Francisco is carrying a league-high $58MM+ in cap room, per OverTheCap.com.
  • Washington tight end Jordan Reed has completed his agent change, signing with Joel Segal for representation, per Mike Jones and Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post (Twitter link). Reed is extension-eligible, and based on the deals recently signed by Travis Kelce and Zach Ertz, he appears to be in good position to cash in.
  • Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs was charged with two misdemeanors related to a car accident earlier this month, according to Jeff Zrebiec of The Baltimore Sun (Twitter link). TMZ first reported the news. Depending on how the case plays out, Suggs could eventually face NFL discipline.
  • The NFL formally announced the performance-based pay bonuses for 2015 this week, and Broncos center Matt Paradis received the most additional pay (nearly $392K). The PBP bonuses are primarily distributed to players whose playing time was significant and whose salaries were not. The figures don’t affect teams’ salary caps.

2016 Proven Performance Escalators

February 12th, 2016 at 5:53pm CST by Dallas Robinson

According to the NFL’s contractual bargaining agreement, players drafted in rounds three though seven are entitled to raises during the fourth year of their respective rookie contracts. The pay bumps are tied to playing time — a player must have played in 35% of his team’s offensive or defensive snaps in two of his first three seasons, or averaged 35% playing time cumulatively during that period.

If one of these thresholds is met, the player’s salary is elevated to the level of that year’s lowest restricted free agent tender — that figure is projected to be $1.696MM in 2016. Players selected in the first or second round, undrafted free agents, and kickers/punters are ineligible for the proven performance escalator.

Here are the players who will see their salary rise in 2016 courtesy of the proven performance escalator:Keenan Allen (Vertical)

49ers: Gerald Hodges, LB

Bears: Marquess Wilson, WR

Buccaneers: William Gholston, DE; Mike Glennon, QB; Akeem Spence, DT

Cardinals: Andre Ellington, RB; Tyrann Mathieu, CB/S; Alex Okafor, LB

Chargers: Keenan Allen, WR

Colts: Sio Moore, LB; Hugh Thornton, G

Cowboys: J.J. Wilcox, S; Terrance Williams, WR

Dolphins: Jelani Jenkins, LB; Dallas Thomas, T; Dion Sims, TE; Kenny Stills, WR

Eagles: Bennie Logan, DT

Falcons: Kemal Ishmael, S; Levine Toilolo, TE

Jaguars: Josh Evans, S; Dwayne Gratz, CB

Jets: Brian Winters, G

Lions: Larry Warford, G

Packers: David Bakhtiari, T; Micah Hyde, S

Patriots: Duron Harmon, S; Chris Jones, DT; Logan Ryan, CB

Raiders: Mychal Rivera, TE

Rams: T.J. McDonald, S

Ravens: Ricky Wagner, T; Brandon Williams, DT

Saints: Terron Armstead, T; John Jenkins, DT

Seahawks: Luke Willson, TE

Steelers: Markus Wheaton, WR

Titans: Brian Schwenke, C

Washington: Jordan Reed, TE

East Notes: J. Reed, Hardy, Dolphins, Bromley

February 1st, 2016 at 9:00am CST by Luke Adams

Two tight ends from the 2013 draft class, Zach Ertz of the Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Chiefs, signed lucrative new contract extensions last week, potentially setting the market for another tight end who was drafted that year. As Master Tesfatsion of the Washington Post writes, it could be time for Washington to explore a new deal for Jordan Reed, whom GM Scot McCloughan wants to keep around.

However, it’s not as simple as immediately offering Reed an extension similar to the ones signed by Ertz and Kelce. As Tesfatsion details, 2015 was the first time that the Washington tight end exhibited an ability to stay healthy for a full season, so the team may be wary about jumping right into a long-term commitment. The Kirk Cousins situation also looms large over Washington’s offseason, and it could make sense for the club to get a sense of what it will be paying Cousins in 2016 and beyond before finalizing anything with Reed.

As we wait to see how McCloughan and co. handle the Reed situation, let’s round up a few more items from out of the NFL’s East divisions….

  • Although the Cowboys may be unlikely to re-sign Greg Hardy, at least one of the defensive end’s teammates would like to see him back in Dallas in 2016. Dez Bryant recently told Vinnie Iyer of The Sporting News that he hopes the Cowboys can re-sign Hardy, adding that he’d “love” to continue playing with him.
  • Teams rarely let 26-year-old pass rushers get away unless the cost is astronomical, which is why Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap thinks it would make sense for the Dolphins to retain Olivier Vernon this winter. Fitzgerald explores that topic and many others in his preview of Miami’s offseason.
  • With a police investigation ongoing, Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley is steadfastly denying that he attempted to rape and assaulted a woman in a New York hotel, writes Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News. Bromley’s manager has said the allegations are “absolutely not” true, while the lineman’s attorney said he doesn’t expect his client to be charged.
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