Falcons Falcons TE Kyle Pitts admitted that he was surprised that the team benched QB Kirk Cousins before the end of the first season and handed the reigns over to first-round QB Michael Penix, Jr. “I didn’t think it would have happened this early or now,” Pitts said, via the team’s website. “Also, I just work here, so I’m not really tuned into those decisions.” Falcons OT Jake … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix, Kirk Cousins, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFL Transactions: Wednesday 12/25
49ers 49ers signed OT Charlie Heck off of the Cardinals’ practice squad 49ers placed OT Jaylon Moore on injured reserve Bengals Bengals signed QB Logan Woodside to their practice squad Colts Colts signed G Atonio Mafi to their practice squad Dolphins Dolphins declined to activate LB Bradley Chubb and LS Blake Ferguson from injured reserve Lions Lions signed DT Chris … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Wednesday 12/25
NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
Falcons Atlanta dominated their first game with first-round QB Michael Penix Jr. as the starter despite his average stat line. Falcons HC Raheem Morris is pleased with the rest of his team for stepping up and doing their job to help support the rookie in his debut. “When you go out there and your defense plays as well as they did today, able to score two touchdowns, and get the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Michael Penix Jr., Bryce Young, Falcons, Panthers, Saints
NFL Transactions: Monday 12/23
Bengals Waived QB Logan Woodside (Vested Veteran). Signed LB Isaiah Thomas to their active roster. Bills Released DL Eli Ankou from their practice squad. Signed DE Casey Toohill to their practice squad. Broncos Elevated DE Matt Henningsen and RB Blake Watson to their active roster. Chargers Activated TE Hayden Hurst from injured reserve. Elevated DB DiCaprio Bootle and … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Monday 12/23
NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints
Buccaneers Tampa Bay is coming off a big win against the Chargers to keep them in control of the NFC South. Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield praised the offensive line for their performance and OC Liam Coen for catering to what the roster is best at. “They’re playing extremely well right now,” Mayfield said. “You hit on it…Those guys on the edge, the Chargers had some really good … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Kirk Cousins, Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers, Falcons, Saints