NFL Trade Rumors

Bears For the most part, the Bears will have a new offensive line this season, anchored by veteran G Joe Thuney, who has noted he is excited to work with Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson. “Drew and Jonah are great guys, they work relentlessly – weight room, film room, every part of the game, you can tell how passionate they are for the game,” Thuney said, via BearsWire.com. “It’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Cole Kmet, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears Bears HC Ben Johnson explained what he looks for when determining who will be the team’s starting left tackle. Chicago has a variety of options for the role, including incumbent starter Braxton Jones, third-rounder Ozzy Trapilo and 2024 third-rounder Kiran Amegadjie.  “To me, the number one job of an offensive tackle, doesn’t matter if it’s right or left, is to pass … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Matthew Golden, Kerby Joseph, Bears, Lions, Packers

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell got emotional when asked about retiring C Frank Ragnow during media availability, noting that the team must carry on without the veteran leader. “Unbelievable teammate, football player, man in the community — man, he’s done it all. And he will be sorely missed, man,” Campbell said. “He’ll be missed. But, man, this train rolls on, the train rolls on. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Frank Ragnow, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell expects players like WR Jameson Williams to ease the transition from former OC Ben Johnson to newcomer John Morton. “He’s got a ton of growth left,” Campbell said of Williams, via NFL.com. “He’s had a good spring, and I don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves in OTAs, but there’s so much versatility with him. There’s so many things we can do … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Jaire Alexander, Jameson Williams, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears Bears WR Rome Odunze didn’t have a stellar rookie campaign with just 54 receptions for 734 yards and three touchdowns. Chicago HC Ben Johnson said Odunze has been heavily involved in their offseason program and looks “very much like a seasoned pro.” “To be a second-year guy, you would expect a little bit more inconsistency,” Johnson said, via PFT. “And yet, the way he … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Rome Odunze, Frank Ragnow, Bears, Lions, Packers