Mike Garafolo reports that Saints C Erik McCoy will undergo groin surgery and miss six to eight weeks as a result. You can expect that New Orleans will place McCoy on injured reserve in the coming days. McCoy, 27, was drafted by the Saints in the second round out of Texas A&M in 2019. He signed a four-year, $6 million rookie contract that included $3.7 million in … [Read more...] about Saints C Erik McCoy Undergoing Groin Surgery, Out 6-8 Weeks
NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers Tampa Bay QB Baker Mayfield has leaned on WR Mike Evans in his two years with the team. Mayfield compared Evans to one of the game’s best cornerbacks because of how much he trusts him to make a play. “That’s what a guy like Pat Surtain can offer a defense – true, one-on-one, shut one side of the field down,” Mayfield, via Scott Smith of the Buccaneers Wire. “He’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, Bryce Young, Buccaneers, Panthers, Saints
NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/21
49ers Elevated DE Sam Okuayinonu and TE Brayden Willis to their active roster. Bears Elevated DT Byron Cowart and WR Collin Johnson to their active roster. Placed RB Travis Homer on injured reserve. Broncos Elevated RB Tyler Badie and DB Tanner McCalister to their active roster. Signed WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey to their active roster. Placed LB Baron Browning on injured … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/21
Saints RB Alvin Kamara Maximizing De Facto Contract Year So Far
The Saints and RB Alvin Kamara were unable to reach a long-term deal despite negotiating the entire offseason and all the way until the start of the season, per Ian Rapoport. However, Kamara’s scintillating start to the season has put him in an excellent position for when contract talks resume. Right now the two sides have tabled talks until after the season. Rapoport says … [Read more...] about Saints RB Alvin Kamara Maximizing De Facto Contract Year So Far
NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Andy Dalton, Panthers, Saints
Buccaneers The Buccaneers bet on CB Zyon McCollum as a starter this year, electing not to add much substantial help after trading CB Carlton Davis to the Lions. So far McCollum has rewarded the team’s trust. McCollum snared his first career interception in a Week 2 win against the Lions — the same team that took advantage of him in the playoffs last year as shown in the Netflix … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derek Carr, Andy Dalton, Panthers, Saints