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NFL Workout Updates: 10/16/18

October 16th, 2018 at 7:54pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here’s the latest from the workout circuit. Links to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account, unless otherwise noted.

Chicago Bears

CB Quinten Rollins (link)

Cleveland Browns

C Jake Eldrenkamp (visit), WR Chad Hansen, WR Blake Jackson, WR Korey Robertson, WR Damore’ea Stringfellow (link)

Detroit Lions

T Cole Gardner, G/T Austin Pasztor (link)

Indianapolis Colts

WR K.J. Brent, WR Krishawn Hogan (link)

Jacksonville Jaguars

TE Khari Lee, G Brandon Thomas (link)

Kansas City Chiefs

WR Deontez Alexander, G Jeff Allen, WR J.J. Jones, WR Austin Proehl (link)

Miami Dolphins

DE Will Clarke, DT Winston Craig, T Antonio Garcia, DE Alec James, T Dieugot Joseph, DT Lewis Neal, T Corey Robinson, DT DeShawn Williams (link)

New York Jets

WR J.J. Jones, S Charlie Miller, RB Donnel Pumphrey, C Jon Toth, T Toby Weathersby, RB Ralph Webb (link)

Philadelphia Eagles

LB B.J. Bello, S Ibraheim Campbell, DT Winston Craig (visit), CB Dexter McDougle, CB Quinten Rollins (Twitter links via Balzer and Sirius XM Radio’s Adam Caplan)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

LB Devante Bond (link)

Washington Redskins

G Oday Aboushi, G J.J. Dielman, G John Jerry (link)

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NFL Workout Updates: 10/12/18

October 12th, 2018 at 4:23pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

Today’s workout updates, with all links going to veteran NFL reporter Howard Balzer’s Twitter account unless otherwise noted:

Chicago Bears

P Brock Miller (link)

Houston Texans

OT Dieugot Joseph (link)

Jacksonville Jaguars

OT Corey Robinson; RB Thomas Rawls (link)

New England Patriots

DE Will Clarke; QB Connor Cook; LB Kasim Edebali; WR Devin Ross; TE Shane Wimann (link)

Tennessee Titans

LS’s Andrew East, Taybor Pepper (link)

Overall, nothing too noteworthy. The Patriots interestingly continue to work out quarterbacks, bringing in former Raiders third-rounder Connor Cook for a tryout. New England has Bryan Hoyer firmly entrenched behind Tom Brady, but also recently worked out Landry Jones.

Meanwhile, the Titans seem set to bring in a new long snapper, as the team also worked out veteran Jon Condo today.

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Bears Met With Ex-Vikes Tackle

October 8th, 2018 at 9:57pm CST by Sam Robinson

Prior to signing Bryan Witzmann, the Bears visited with offensive lineman Willie Beavers, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune tweets. Beavers was a fourth-round Vikings pick in 2016.

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Minor NFL Transactions: 10/8/18

October 8th, 2018 at 8:04pm CST by Sam Robinson

Here are Monday’s minor moves:

Baltimore Ravens

Waived: WR Tim White

Chicago Bears

Signed: G Bryan Witzmann

Los Angeles Rams

Claimed: CB Darious Williams

Tennessee Titans

Signed: TE Anthony Firkser
Waived: RB Dalyn Dawkins

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Opinion: Bears Could Look At Lamarr Houston

October 2nd, 2018 at 8:26pm CST by Dallas Robinson

After losing Sam Acho for the season, the Bears could theoretically take a look at free agent edge rusher Lamarr Houston, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com speculates (Twitter link). The connection makes sense, as Houston spent the 2015-17 seasons in Chicago before landing with the Texans in 2018. Houston landed only five games with the Texans, and was back on the Bears’ roster for the conclusion of the 2018 campaign. The 31-year-old has drawn plenty of interest on the open market despite not yet landing a contract, as he’s worked out for the Vikings, Seahawks, Raiders, and Jets since April.

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Bears’ Sam Acho Done For Season

October 1st, 2018 at 12:25pm CST by Zach Links

Bears linebacker Sam Acho is done for the season after tearing his pectoral muscle, coach Matt Nagy announced. The Bears will soon place Acho on injured reserve in order to free up a roster spot.

Acho, who celebrated his 30th birthday just before the start of the season, was not starting this year, but he was involved in the Bears’ outside linebacker rotation behind Khalil Mack and Leonard Floyd. The injury means that the Bears will be featuring fourth-round rookie Joel Iyiegbuniwe and former 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch more frequently, though the Bears will obviously look to keep Mack and Floyd on the field for as many plays as possible.

Last season, Acho started 12 games and played on 60% of the Bears’ defensive snaps. In that time, he posted 27 tackles, three sacks, and one pass defensed.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

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This Date In Transactions History: Panthers Acquire Jared Allen

September 29th, 2018 at 12:13pm CST by Ben Levine

Three years ago today, the Panthers added a much-needed pass rusher to their squad. The team acquired defensive end Jared Allen from the Bears, with Chicago receiving a conditional sixth-round pick in return. While the five-time Pro Bowler had clearly lost a step by the time he made it to North Carolina, he still played a role in helping the Panthers win their conference.

After having spent six seasons with the Vikings, Allen inked a four-year, $32MM deal ($15.5MM) guaranteed with the Bears in 2014. The veteran put up solid stats during his lone full season in Chicago, compiling 56 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and two passes defended. With Vic Fangio hired as defensive coordinator in 2015, Allen was forced to switch from defensive end to linebacker. While he embraced the change, he failed to show the same kind of pass-rushing prowess, compiling only five tackles and zero sacks through the team’s first three games.

Meanwhile, the Panthers found themselves struggling with injuries among their front seven, as Luke Kuechly, Charles Johnson, and Frank Alexander were all hobbled. Having started the season 3-0, the organization decided to add some reinforcement to their defensive line, and they acquired Allen for a conditional pick.

Allen was plenty solid during his tenure with the Panthers, compiling 27 tackles and a pair of sacks in 12 games (12 starts). The veteran sat out the team’s NFC Championship Game victory over the Cardinals, but he returned in time for the Super Bowl. Allen finished that contest with a single tackle, as the Panthers fell to the Broncos, 24-10. Less than two weeks later, Allen announced his retirement, and he subsequently signed a one-day contract with the Vikings.

While Allen certainly isn’t known for his time in North Carolina, the veteran still played an important role in guiding the Panthers to their second Super Bowl appearance.

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Scouts Worried About Trubisky

September 28th, 2018 at 7:21pm CST by Andrew Ortenberg

Scouts are concerned that Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky is too quick to tuck and run, and isn’t processing the field, according to Breer. Breer writes that “Trubisky seems to be making a single read, and running if it’s not there”, and that his processing ability had previously been seen as one of his biggest strengths coming out of college.