The Detroit Lions’ Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are the NFL’s best safety duo. Last year, the pair accounted for 125 solo tackles, 13 interceptions, one sack, 16 pass defenses, a forced fumble, and a pick-six. However, with the pair setting such a high bar, it’s led to a fierce battle to secure a backup roster spot. Detroit Lions’ Training Camp Battle For Backup … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions’ Training Camp Battle For Backup Safety
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NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/5
49ers Released WR Andy Isabella with a Failure to Disclose Physical Condition. Signed WR Equanimeous St. Brown. Bills Signed LB Justin Hollins. Browns Signed QB Tyler Huntley. Waived DB Anthony Kendall with an injury designation. Waived WR Mike Woods from injured reserve with a settlement. Buccaneers Activated G Iosua Opeta. Signed QB Teddy Bridgewater. Waived P Jake … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 8/5
Lions Keeping In Touch With DE Za’Darius Smith
Lions GM Brad Holmes said in a radio interview on Wednesday morning that he’s been keeping in touch with DE Za’Darius Smith and the veteran remains a candidate to return to Detroit. “There’s obviously still interest there,” Holmes said via Rainer Sabin of the Detroit Free Press. “We said we were going to keep in contact with his agent,” Holmes added. “But everything’s not … [Read more...] about Lions Keeping In Touch With DE Za’Darius Smith
No Intense Talks Between Lions & DE Aidan Hutchinson Yet
Speaking in a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket on Wednesday morning, Lions GM Brad Holmes said he has not “had really any intense talks yet” regarding an extension for DE Aidan Hutchinson. “Look, we’ll definitely get some dialogue going soon here, but those things take time, especially the larger the deal is,” Holmes said. This is the first year Hutchinson is eligible for … [Read more...] about No Intense Talks Between Lions & DE Aidan Hutchinson Yet
DB Rumors: Savage, Jaguars, Horn, Steelers, Sutton, Lions, Texans, Patriots
The Jaguars‘ Jourdan Lewis signing covers their slot cornerback position, moving Darnell Savage into a pure safety role. Savage had split time between the slot and traditional safety responsibilities last season, but Lewis’ arrival narrows the former first-rounder’s path to playing time. Savage is not a lock to start alongside FA pickup Eric Murray, however, with ESPN.com’s … [Read more...] about DB Rumors: Savage, Jaguars, Horn, Steelers, Sutton, Lions, Texans, Patriots