Bears The Bears used two picks on pass catchers in the 2025 draft despite already having Cole Kmet, Rome Odunze and D.J. Moore. Chicago GM Ryan Poles believes they will all get their fair chances with the ball in their hands and knows the draft picks will be able to handle smaller pass-catching roles at times. “There’s one ball, and someone’s going to be hot one week,” Poles … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ryan Poles, Colston Loveland, Tyleik Williams, Bears, Lions
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 5/13
49ers Waived DB Quindell Johnson. Browns WR Ja’seem Reed reverted to injured reserve. Chargers Waived LB Jeremiah Jean-Baptiste. Signed LB Kana’i Mauga. Dolphins Waived DT Tre’Vonn Rybka. Claimed DL Matthew Butler off waivers from the Raiders. Jets Released P Thomas Morstead. Signed P Kai Kroeger. Lions Waived C Leif Fautanu. Signed DT Keith Cooper. Rams Signed DT … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 5/13
NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions OL Tate Ratledge was a guard during his time in college at Georgia, but the second-round selection is now getting reps as a center in rookie minicamp. “It’s different from guard, of course,” Ratledge said, via the team website. “I’m glad I’ve had prior experience playing center so it’s nothing brand new to me. Coming back out there getting the feel for it. You have … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, J.J. McCarthy, Lions, Packers, Vikings
NFC Notes: Brad Holmes, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson made it clear that nobody would be given a job, despite their draft status. “We talked about it the moment the players got back in the building [April 7],” Johnson said, via Bears Wire. “It was going to be a competitive environment. There is no depth chart right now. If you want to play, you’ve got to go earn it. If you want a role, you’ve got to go … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brad Holmes, Ben Johnson, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Isaac TeSlaa, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Mike Sando of The Athletic cites an anonymous executive who thinks the Bears added a “really good player” in first-round TE Colston Loveland and feels second-round OT Ozzy Trapilo is the “sleeper in the bunch.” “I like what they have done, and I’ve been skeptical of the Bears in the past,” the executive said. “The tight end (Colston Loveland) is a really good player. The … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Isaac TeSlaa, Bears, Lions, Vikings