Player Notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Winston, Jameis · Dec 31, 2018
QB Jameis Winston is expected to be the Buccaneers' starting quarterback for the 2019 season, according to a published report Sunday. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported, citing sources, that the Buccaneers believe that Winston still represents the future of the franchise. The team also doesn't see a better option than Winston either in the expected free-agent market or the 2019 NFL Draft. Winston is due ...
New England Patriots Edelman, Julian · Dec 31, 2018
WR Julian Edelman is $63,504 lighter in the wallet after being fined by the NFL for three separate incidents of unnecessary roughness in last week's game versus the Buffalo Bills. Edelman was fined $26,739 for each of his two illegal crack-back blocks and $10,026 for blocking safety Siran Neal after calling for a fair catch. The total sum of the fines is more than half of Edelman's weekly pay, which ...
Oakland Raiders Nelson, Jordy · Dec 30, 2018
WR Jordy Nelson is expected back with the Oakland Raiders next season. Nelson was among three Oakland players to receive 2019 roster bonuses, according to a report by ESPN. Such a move is an indication that the team plans on retaining the player, Raiders coach Jon Gruden said. In four December games, Nelson has come alive with 29 catches for 308 yards, although he has not reached the end zone since ...
Free Agents Bray, Tyler · Dec 30, 2018
QB Tyler Bray was waived by the Bears on Saturday. Bray was released from the team to clear a roster spot for the return of RG Kyle Long.
Chicago Bears Long, Kyle · Dec 30, 2018
RG Kyle Long was activated from injured reserve, the team announced Saturday. Sidelined for two months due to a right foot injury, Long has practiced fully throughout the week and will be available for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Minnesota Vikings. Long was hurt in a 24-10 win over the New York Jets in Week 8. He was carted off the field and initial estimates had him set to miss six ...
Oakland Raiders Davis, Rashard · Dec 29, 2018
WR Rashard Davis was signed by the Raiders to the practice squad Thursday (Dec. 27). He had been released by Raiders the from the practice squad Nov. 20.
New York Giants Miller, Brock · Dec 29, 2018
P Brock Miller was signed by the Giants to the practice squad Thursday (Dec. 27). He had been released by the Giants from the practice squad Dec. 10.
Washington Redskins Reed, Jordan · Dec 29, 2018
TE Jordan Reed (ankle, foot) was placed on reserve/injured by the Redskins Thursday (Dec. 27).
New York Jets Tomlinson, Eric · Dec 29, 2018
TE Eric Tomlinson (toes) was placed on reserve/injured by the Jets Thursday (Dec. 27).
New York Jets Walford, Clive · Dec 29, 2018
TE Clive Walford was signed by the Jets Thursday (Dec. 27). He had been waived by Colts Dec. 7.
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