Tag: 2023 NFL free agency

Report: Lions to bring back RB Justin Jackson

Jackson was Detroit’s No. 3 RB in 2022 as well as the Lions’ primary kick returner

The Detroit Lions are set to add a familiar face to the running back competition in training camp. Justin Jackson is coming back with the Lions. Aaron Wilson was the first to report the pending move. A source familiar with Jackson confirmed the report.

The 27-year-old Jackson played the 2022 season in Detroit after several seasons with the Chargers. He served as the No. 3 RB on offense most of the season, gaining 170 yards on 42 carries and also catching 12 passes for 101 yards.

Jackson has been an unrestricted free agent following the expiration of his one-year deal with Detroit.

Jackson’s bigger value to the Lions last season was on special teams. The veteran was Detroit’s primary kick returner, averaging 26.7 yards per return on 23 attempts. Jackson played over 250 special teams snaps. Given the hits the coverage units have taken this offseason, this could very well be where Jackson brings the most value in rejoining the Lions.

Raiders to again host free agent CB Marcus Peters ahead of training camp

Marcus Peters is coming back to Vegas for another look see. And just ahead of training camp.

Marcus Peters is just 30 years of age. He still wants to play. And has plenty left in the tank to do so if a team in interested. The Raiders appear to be interested.

How interested? Well, according to NFL media’s Ian Rapoport, the Raiders are about to host the former All Pro for the second time this offseason. This time just before the start of training camp.

The interest between the two sides here makes considerable sense. And the longer Peters remained a free agent, the more sense it made.

 

The Raiders have done little to upgrade their cornerback position this offseason. They let Rock Ya-Sin leave and signed several spot starter cornerbacks including Brandon Facyson, Duke Shelley, and David Long Jr. to compete with incumbent depth guys Tyler Hall, Sam Webb, and Amik Robertson.

Peters is the top free agent cornerback still out there. At some point, the Raiders need at the position and Peters’s need to continue his career were going to meet.

10 Eagles players who need to have a strong training camp

We’re looking at the ten Philadelphia Eagles players who need to have a strong 2023 training camp

The Eagles added several big names to the roster during the early stages of free agency and the NFL draft, but there’s also talent on the roster returning from injury.

Philadelphia has has four intriguing athletes returning on the defensive side of the football, and a converted tight end looking for one last opportunity to excel on a Super Bowl roster.

With OTAs set to kickoff on Tuesday morning, we’re looking at five Eagles returning from injury.

Eagles’ training camp preview: Who are newcomers to the 90-man roster in 2023?

Highlighting all the newcomers coming to the NovaCare Complex for Philadelphia Eagles training camp in 2023.

The Philadelphia Eagles added 26 new players to the 90-man roster since the end of the 2022 season.

Who are all these newcomers coming to training camp?

The Eagles made seven draft picks, signed 10 veterans in free agency, signed nine undrafted free agents and will now return to the NovaCare Complex with a deep and loaded roster.

To help preview training camp, here’s a quick introduction to the newcomers to Philadelphia this summer, listed by uniform number:

One surprise player to watch at each position during Eagles’ training camp

With Philadelphia reporting to the NovaCare Complex in just 8 days, we’re looking at one surprise player to watch at each position group during Eagles’ training camp

After months of waiting an anticipation, the Eagles will return to the NovaCare Complex on Tuesday, July 25 for the start of training camp.

Philadelphia has one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses, while the Birds and new defensive coordinator Sean Desai will look to replace 7 key contributors, including two starters at the linebacker position, safety position, and stud defensive tackle Javon Hargrave.

With only one week until all 32 teams are in training camp, we’re looking at one surprise player to watch at each position.

The DeAndre Hopkins drama is now over for Detroit

Hopkins was a player many Lions fans coveted, but he won’t be coming to Detroit.

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Long the apple of many a Lions fan’s eyes, All-Pro wode receiver DeAndre Hopkins will not be coming to Detroit. Hopkins has agreed to sign as a free agent with the Tennessee Titans.

After being let go by the Arizona Cardinals earlier this offseason, Hopkins was free to sign anywhere with a more affordable contract. The Lions made some sense as a potential destination for the 31-yeat-old, but Detroit never seriously explored the option. Based on the reported contract Hopkins will get from the Titans, it makes sense why the Lions were not interested.

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Ranking the Eagles biggest offseason moves ahead of training camp

We’re ranking the Philadelphia Eagles biggest offseason moves ahead of training camp

The Eagles are set to start training camp in nine days, and outside of a sudden or surprise addition, the 2023 roster appears set with about a dozen open and available roster spots.

Philadelphia’s roster has been retooled after adding nine new free agents, seven 2023 NFL draft picks, and nine undrafted free agents.

With all of the summer fun over and in the rearview mirror, we’re ranking the Eagles’ offseason moves from top to bottom.

1 veteran player on roster bubble at each position group for the Eagles

We’re looking at one veteran player on the roster bubble for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of training camp.

The Eagles have a full off-season roster ready for training camp after adding seven draft picks and nine undrafted free agents.

Philadelphia is now just 21 days out from the start of training camp, and as the roster goes from 90 players down to 53, several guys are on the hot seat and will need to enter camp with urgency.

With the roster now intact, here’s one veteran player on the roster bubble at each position for the Eagles.

Eagles training camp: 7 under-the-radar players to watch on defense

We’re looking at seven under the radar players to watch on defense during the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 training camp

Eagles training camp is just 24 days away, and as the defending NFC champions load up to defend their crown, we’re looking at some under-the-radar players on both sides of the football.

Philadelphia is loaded on the offensive side of the football.

Although there aren’t any positions available to be a starter, there’s an opportunity for several under-the-radar players to make the roster and land snaps in the rotation.

We’re looking at seven under-the-radar players to watch on defense, with camp fast approaching.

One player to watch at each position group heading into Eagles’ training camp

We’re looking at one player to watch at each position group during the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 training camp

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After a busy offseason of retooling the roster, the Eagles’ training camp will begin on July 25.

Philadelphia will look to replace Javon Hargrave’s production on defense, while Jalen Hurts will look to join the elite tier of passers after an All-Pro season and runner-up status for the MVP.

While the team prepares to return to the field with the entire roster and the coaching staff, we preview one player to watch at each position group.