Here’s a quick rundown of some AFC East items:
- The Dolphins lost right tackle Ja’Wuan James and are seeking a cheaper alternative. The club had a discussion about free agent LaAdrian Waddle, per Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, but nothing had materialized on that front as of this afternoon. Jackson says Miami could also be interested in former Falcons RT Ryan Schraeder, whom Atlanta released today.
- New Dolphins TE Dwayne Allen is under contract through 2020, but his $3.5MM salary for 2020 is not guaranteed, as Jackson writes in a separate piece. As such, the club could cut him at the end of the 2019 campaign and incur only $625K in dead money.
- The Patriots lost their top sack artist from last season, Trey Flowers. and are looking for some pass rush help. To that end, the club has inquired on free agent Brandon Copeland, who had five sacks for the division-rival Jets last season.
- In case you missed it, the Jets are unlikely to re-sign return man Andre Roberts.
The Redskins have released a brace of underachieving but capable pass rushers in Preston Smith (former 2nd rounder) and Stacy McGee.
Right up Bellichek’s alley.
Let’s hope he can get internet service on the beach he’s at