Bears Bears CEO Kevin Warren said that the team’s interview with Eddie George for their head coaching vacancy is an example of the Rooney Rule in action. “The coolest thing about it is when people talk about the Rooney Rule, we got a chance to interview Eddie George, and people said, Is that really a true interview? Yes. He did a fantastic job,” Warren said, via Pro Football … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, Eddie George, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Lions Waive WR Antoine Green
The Detroit Lions announced they have waived WR Antoine Green. Green, 25, was a seventh-round pick to the Lions in 2023 out of North Carolina. He signed a four-year, $4 million rookie deal through 2026 but was let go in August with an injury designation. In 2023, Green appeared in nine games for the Lions and recorded one catch for two yards. The post Lions Waive WR Antoine … [Read more...] about Lions Waive WR Antoine Green
NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions
Colston Loveland Bears GM Ryan Poles said first-round TE Colston Loveland stood out to them while they were watching film. “This kid stood out as just a different type of player,” Poles said, via The Athletic. Bears HC Ben Johnson noticed Loveland when he was scouting quarterbacks last year. “When you’re studying other players — call it J.J. McCarthy last year — yeah, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Colston Loveland, Bears, Lions
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 4/29
Buccaneers Waived DB Dallis Flowers (veteran), LB Daniel Grzesiak, and WR Tanner Knue from the practice squad. Released WR Marquez Callaway from the practice squad (veteran). Cardinals Waived G Matthew Jones and TE Bernhard Seikovits (international) from the practice squad. Activated TE Bernhard Seikovits from the international exemption list. Commanders Released K Zane … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 4/29
NFC Notes: Luther Burden, Sam Howell, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears GM Ryan Poles explained why the team couldn’t pass on WR Luther Burden in the second round. “There was a lot of value there,” Poles said, via BearsWire.com. “He was at the top of our board. Really did a good job following the board, kind of letting it talk to us. It was clear he was the most talented player on the board. He’s an electric player, a playmaker, highly … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Luther Burden, Sam Howell, Bears, Lions, Vikings