Colts Colts RB Jonathan Taylor said the team has to elevate the standard of play after the fourth straight season of missing the playoffs. “I think the standard has to be raised,” he said, via ESPN. “The playoffs have to be the standard. Those teams that get in year in and year out, that’s their standard. That’s the bottom floor. It’s like, ‘Listen, we’ve got to get in. And … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Byron Leftwich, Jaguars, Colts, Texans
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 12/31
49ers Claimed DB Tre Avery off waivers from the Titans. Signed G Zack Johnson to their practice squad. Placed LB Dre Greenlaw on injured reserve. Browns Signed RB John Kelly. Released K Andre Szmyt from their practice squad. Signed TE Cameron Latu and RB Aidan Robbins to their practice squad. Placed WR Cedric Tillman on injured reserve. Waived LB Brandon Bouyer-Randle from … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 12/31
Four Teams Placed Waivers Claims For DL Phidarian Mathis
Four teams including the Jets, Texans, Bengals and Lions placed a waiver claim for DL Phidarian Mathis, according to Ian Rapoport. The Jets ultimately had the highest priority and won the claim for him. The former second-round pick is a run-stuffing option at defensive tackle and gives New York a cheap developmental player going forward. Mathis, 26, was a second-round pick to … [Read more...] about Four Teams Placed Waivers Claims For DL Phidarian Mathis
AFC Notes: Brian Callahan, Shane Steichen, Colts, Texans, Titans
Colts The Colts fell to the Giants in Week 17 to officially end their postseason hopes for 2024. Indianapolis HC Shane Steichen highlighted their disappointment and vowed to be better going forward. “It was as disappointing as it gets,” Steichen said, via Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. “As the leader of a football team, shoot, I always say I’ve got to be better, we’ve all … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Brian Callahan, Shane Steichen, Colts, Texans, Titans
Texans Place WR Tank Dell & S Jimmie Ward On IR
Per Aaron Wilson, the Texans have officially placed WR Tank Dell and S Jimmie Ward on injured reserve. Dell now has a long road back to the playing field and it would not be surprising to see him miss the majority of next season. Dell, 25, was a third-team All-American selection during his final season at Houston in addition to being a first-team All-AAC selection. The … [Read more...] about Texans Place WR Tank Dell & S Jimmie Ward On IR