The New Orleans Saints signed RB Cam Akers to a contract, per Katherine Terrell. He was trying out for the team at minicamp this past week and evidently did well enough to earn a contract. The Saints are adding Akers to a backfield that includes Alvin Kamara, Kendre Miller and sixth-rounder Devin Neal. Akers, 25, was a second-round pick of the Rams out of Florida State in … [Read more...] about Saints Signed RB Cam Akers
NFC Notes: Christian McCaffrey, Davante Adams, Nick Martin, 49ers, Rams
49ers 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says that RB Christian McCaffrey is “psycho in a good way” and looks incredible as he returns to full health this offseason. “If I said it, I’d be making up because Christian is — I mean, he is a psycho in a good way and so like he does everything imaginable every single day,” Shanahan said, via Pro Football Talk. “Last year he couldn’t because he … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Christian McCaffrey, Davante Adams, Nick Martin, 49ers, Rams
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
49ers 49ers’ director of player personnel Tariq Ahmad said they feel fourth-round DT CJ West has “untapped upside” and they want to develop his ability to get off the ball. “He’s someone we think still has a lot of untapped upside,” Ahmad said, via The Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “He’s someone we’re going to have to teach how to get off the ball the way we get off the ball. He is … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Jalen Milroe, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks
Arrest Warrant For Attempted Murder Issued For Antonio Brown
Police in Miami have issued an arrest warrant for former NFL WR Antonio Brown on charges of attempted murder, per the Washington Post. The charges stem from an incident last month following a boxing match when there was an altercation outside the event with Brown and several other individuals. Police obtained video showing Brown punching a man, taking a gun from a security … [Read more...] about Arrest Warrant For Attempted Murder Issued For Antonio Brown
NFC Notes: Mac Jones, Puka Nacua, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones feels that his style of play is a great fit for the offensive scheme in San Francisco. “I think they do a great job explaining what the expectation of each play is and why they’re doing a certain play,” Jones told SI.com. “And there’s nothing left up to doubt, if that makes sense. And everything’s based on timing and rhythm and also playing off … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Mac Jones, Puka Nacua, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams