Jordan Schultz reports the Vikings are hosting free agent LB Jihad Ward for a visit. Ward appeared in all 17 games with the Vikings a year ago in DC Brian Flores‘ unit. Ward, 31, is a former second-round pick of the Raiders back in 2016. He was in the third year of his four-year, $5.539 million contract when the Raiders traded him to the Cowboys for WR Ryan Switzer. Dallas … [Read more...] about Vikings Hosting LB Jihad Ward For Visit
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Sam LaPorta, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Bears DL Gervon Dexter said that DC Dennis Allen‘s scheme is very complex and requires more attention to detail than what he’s formerly been accustomed to. “I think Coach Allen’s defense is ‘a lot of different,’ you know what I mean?” Dexter said, via ESPN. “He throws in a lot of different fronts, a lot of different ways to get after the quarterback, so I think the type … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Sam LaPorta, Bears, Lions, Vikings
NFC Notes: Mecole Hardman, Grady Jarrett, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Bears Bears DT Grady Jarrett said DL Gervon Dexter has a high ceiling. Dexter responded by saying it’s time for potential to match production. “Now it’s time to put it together,” Dexter said, via Bears Wire. “That’s what it means to me. I appreciate those guys (the defensive line) helping me get to a point where I want to be. But yeah, it’s time to put it together now.” Dexter … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Mecole Hardman, Grady Jarrett, Bears, Packers, Vikings
Every NFL Player Slated To Wear #0 This Season
The NFL changed its rules regarding player numbers in 1973 and standardized numbers by position group. With this, no player was able to wear number 0 or 00, which had been previously worn by 19 players. In 2021, the NFL lessened its rules on jersey number restrictions and allowed it to be worn by all players except offensive and defensive linemen. The number is mostly … [Read more...] about Every NFL Player Slated To Wear #0 This Season
NFC Notes: Derrick Barnes, Carrington Valentine, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Derrick Barnes plays the SAM linebacker role in the Lions’ defense. Detroit OLB coach David Carrao explained that the position requires Barnes to have a lot of different responsibilities. “The role that SAM linebacker has, you see it on the game film, he’s stacked off the ball, he’s on the end of the line of scrimmage, he’s walked out in the slot. That’s a lot of … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Derrick Barnes, Carrington Valentine, Lions, Packers, Vikings