Alabama EDGE Terrell Lewis confirms he’s talked with Lions coach Matt Patricia

Alabama EDGE Terrell Lewis confirms he’s talked with Lions coach Matt Patricia to NBC’s Peter King

Alabama EDGE Terrell Lewis is the latest 2020 NFL Draft prospect to confirm he’s had a pre-draft meeting with the Detroit Lions. Lewis specifically cited the Lions and his conversation with head coach Matt Patricia, which took place remotely via teleconference.

From King’s Football Morning in America on NBC Sports,

Today, I talked to coach [Matt] Patricia and the staff with the Lions. On those calls, we talk ball, their scheme, watch film, talk about my upbringing, my journey at Alabama, how I fit in their team, what I’m doing with my money to make sure I take care of it. We get to know each other a little bit. I want to make them feel comfortable with me as a person.

Lewis is generally regarded as a Day 2 talent. He’s had a litany of injuries that include a torn ACL and another Crimson Tide season almost completely wiped out due to a serious arm injury. He was healthy in 2019 and contributed 6.5 sacks and 11 TFLs while showing enough potential to earn a Senior Bowl appearance.

Defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is USA TODAY’s top available free agent

Former Seattle Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is USA TODAY’s top available free agent remaining after the first week of deals.

Some of the top unrestricted free agents are already off the board after the first week of the NFL’s wheeling and dealing, however, one name remains at the top of the list of the bests players yet to come to terms on a new deal – (former) Seahawks defensive end Jadeveon Clowney,.

Nate Davis of USA TODAY Sports ranks Clowney the league’s top available free agent.

“The No. 1 pick of the 2014 draft remains the clear-cut top talent without an employer, ” Davis writes. “According to multiple reports, Clowney, 27, has not received the windfall proposal he’d hoped for … despite an environment where 49ers DL Arik Armstead got a five-year, $85 million deal and his former teammate, DeForest Buckner, reeled in a four-year, $84 million extension after getting traded to the Colts.”

Clowney could very well be considering whether or not to re-sign with Seattle but could also opt to wait things out until club facilities open back up and he’s able to travel safely for physicals and visits.

Until he and his camp make a decision, he’ll stay on top as the best free agent still available.

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Lions had formal meeting with Florida EDGE Jonathan Greenard

Greenard was also at the Senior Bowl

We now know the identity of another one of the prospects who formally interviewed with the Detroit Lions at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis last month. Florida EDGE Jonathan Greenard acknowledged to Draft Wire’s Justin Melo that he met with the Lions.

Greenard is an interesting potential fit with the Lions. At 6-3 and 263 pounds and blessed with long arms and big, strong hands, he definitely has the physical traits the Lions covet at the EDGE or JACK position. He showed some outside pass rush moves and off-ball awareness in his one season with the Gators after transferring from Louisville.

The Lions had some familiarity with Greenard from the Senior Bowl. He played on the South roster while the Lions staff coached the North. During his one year in Gainesville, Greenard racked up 9.5 sacks and 15.5 TFLs while earning first-ream All-SEC honors.

He does carry some legit knocks. Greenard suffered a major wrist injury in 2018 and did not look confident in using his right hand in 2019. He does have some twitch but is more of a power-to-speed rusher, and his long legs do leave him vulnerable to tackles with good base leverage.

Greenard is generally regarded as a third-to-fifth-round pick. He will work out at Florida’s pro day in late March.

Seahawks interested in veteran tight end Greg Olsen

Former Carolina Panthers star tight end Greg Olsen is slated to head to the Great Northwest and the Seattle Seahawks on a free-agent visit.

The Seattle Seahawks are in the full swing of the offseason and they certainly are not wasting any time moving forward in 2020. As the team plans ahead to the new season, there is an open desire from quarterback Russell Wilson to add more superstar talent to the roster.

Perhaps this could come in the form of an old rival of the Seahawks.

On Tuesday morning, ESPN’s NFL insider, Adam Schefter, reported former Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has scheduled a visit with the Seahawks.

In one of the more shocking developments this early in the offseason, the Panthers announced there was to be a mutual parting of ways between their organization and the longtime star tight end.

Olsen may not be a Panther anymore, but don’t expect him to sit idle. On Saturday before the Super Bowl during the NFL Honors, Olsen had a tweet which certainly piqued the interest of Seahawk fans everywhere.

After battling injuries in 2017 and 2018, Olsen returned to play in 14 games. His raw numbers didn’t leap off the page, but he was playing with a backup quarterback the majority of the season and watching the games showed he is still more than capable.

Seattle’s interest in Olsen is certainly understandable. Due to more season-ending injuries to Will Dissly, and nagging health concerns with Luke Willson, the Seahawks became rather thin at the position towards the end of the year. Not to mention all the years Olsen has played against the team, which has provided the Seahawks with plenty of first-hand experience as to what he can bring to the field.

The Seahawks could use a solid veteran presence at tight end, especially with Dissly coming back off yet another arduous rehab. At 34 years old, Olsen is no spring chicken. But he does seem to have some gas left in the tank, and Wilson seems to agree.

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Seahawks sign former Seattle running back Robert Turbin to the roster

The Seahawks have signed former Seattle running back Robert Turbin to the roster following the injuries to Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise.

The Seahawks could be in for more than one reunion in the running back room this week. Marshawn Lynch, who is in town for a visit with the team, is currently undergoing a physical.

In the meantime, Seattle has signed former Seahawks running back Robert Turbin back to the roster according to a number of sources, including ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Turbin was originally selected by the Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL draft and spent three seasons in Seattle.

He will provide much-needed depth alongside rookie Travis Homer . . .  and Lynch, if he is able to reach an agreement in the near future.

Seattle has lost three running backs this season. Rashaad Penny was the first to fall with a torn ACL, and Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise suffered season-ending hip and arm injuries, respectively, on Sunday afternoon against the Cardinals.

Although the Seahawks have yet to announce the signing, Turbin posted a photo of himself in Seattle’s locker room on his Instagram account, confirming the move first-hand.

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Marshawn Lynch en route to Seattle to visit with Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are in desperate need of a running back and will be hosting former superstar Marshawn Lynch for a visit on Monday.

The Seattle Seahawks are in desperate need of a running back after losing three this season to injuries. Rashaad Penny first tore his ACL, then Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise left the game Week 16 and are both likely done for the year.

With arguably the biggest matchup of the regular season less than a week away, Seattle will have to make a couple of roster moves to shore up the position and assist rookie Travis Homer, the lone healthy running back on the active squad.

The Seahawks will likely host a number of players on tryouts, but no name stands out more than former superstar, Marshawn Lynch, who just may be open to a reunion in Seattle.

Coach Pete Carroll was asked about the potential visit during his Monday morning radio show on 710 ESPN Seattle and confirmed what every fan has been hoping for.

“He’ll be flying in here this morning and we’re going to give him a really good chance to come back and play for us,” Carroll said. “I’m fired up for it. He’s got some hoops he’s got to jump through here – physical and stuff like that – but he’s been working really hard. He’s really excited about the chance to do something and help out. I think it’s frickin great.”

Lynch isn’t the only former Seahawks running back who could rejoin the squad. Robert Turbin could also make a return to Seattle.

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