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Seahawks snag Jets' Irvin Charles to bolster special teams depth

The Seattle Seahawks acquired wide receiver/special-teamer Irvin Charles from the New York Jets for a conditional 2028 draft pick. Charles, 29, went undrafted in 2022, spent four seasons with the Jets, and logged 450 special-teams snaps plus 14 ST tackles across 2023–2024 (seven in 2023, seven in 2024) and a blocked punt before tearing his ACL in Week 14. He had 53 offensive snaps and no receptions. With Seattle’s established WR corps (Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, Tory Horton), Charles figures to contribute mainly on special teams and provide depth if injuries arise.

via Bleacher Report|

#irvin-charles #jets #nfl

sports15 hours ago•1 min saved

Seahawks Acquire Irvin Charles in Surprise Jets Trade, Emphasize Special Teams

The Seattle Seahawks acquired Jets WR and top special-teams contributor Irvin Charles for a conditional seventh-round pick. Charles, a 6'4", 219-pound undrafted receiver who has spent his NFL career on special teams (450 snaps) and recently tore his ACL in Week 14 of 2024, joins a Seahawks WR group with depth, and is expected to contribute mainly on special teams as Seattle pursues another championship.

via Bleacher Report|

#irvin-charles #jets #nfl

sports22 days ago•24 min saved

Packers push for competition to strengthen QB room and special teams

The Packers’ Insider Inbox highlights a roster-building mindset that competition fuels improvement: Tyrod Taylor is added as QB2 to support Jordan Love and help groom a young quarterback, while coach Cam Achord champions multiple kickers in training camp to boost special teams. Fans’ questions touch on roster moves, rookie minicamp, and how the team plans to develop depth this offseason.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

#competition #packers #qb2

sports29 days ago•3 min saved

Steelers 2026 Draft Fallout: Defensive Winners Emerge Amid Depth Battles

An assessment of the Steelers’ 2026 draft shows a defensive group with clear winners (Keeanu Benton, Malik Harrison, Cole Holcomb, Patrick Queen, Carson Bruener, Christian Kuntz, Cam Johnston) and a cadre of potential losers as new picks heighten competition at corner and safety. Daylen Everette’s third‑round selection complicates roles for Asante Samuel Jr. and Brandin Echols, while Cory Trice Jr., Donte Kent, Sebastian Castro, Robert Spears-Jennings, Logan Lee, and Esezi Otomewo battle for limited spots. The arrival of Gabriel Rubio and the re-signing of Dean Lowry further intensify depth battles. The takeaway: the fallout emphasizes depth and competition more than an immediate veteran starter impact.

via Steelers Depot|

#defense #nfl-draft #roster-competition

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Broncos Bet on Red Murdock: Takeaway King as Mr. Irrelevant

Denver used the final pick of the 2024 NFL draft to select Buffalo linebacker Khalil 'Red' Murdock (Mr. Irrelevant). Known for a college-record 17 forced fumbles and 358 tackles over his last three seasons, Murdock combines instinct and a relentless motor with a less-fast 40-yard dash (about 4.67). The Broncos view him as a potential special-teams standout who could develop into a regular contributor behind the starters, thanks to his make-up and tackling instincts. GM George Paton praised his take-away talent and intangibles, while Murdock emphasized a team-first mindset as he competes for a roster spot among other depth linebackers in camp.

via Sports Illustrated|

#broncos #buffalo-bulls #forced-fumbles

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Patriots add six late-rounders to bolster depth and special teams in 2026 draft

New England closed the 2026 NFL Draft with six Day-3 picks after trades with Jacksonville and Minnesota, adding Karon Prunty, Namdi Obiazor, Dametrious Crownover, Behren Morton, Jam Miller and Quintayvious Hutchins to bolster depth at corner, linebacker, tackle, quarterback, running back and edge/special-teams roles. Four of the six draftees are 24 years old, signaling an emphasis on experienced depth, with Crownover joining Lomu to strengthen the tackle room. The selections aim to provide immediate rotational help on defense and improved return coverage after last season’s defensive turnover and punt-return struggles, aided by the fact that several picks had 30 pre-draft visits.

via Pats Pulpit|

#day-3-picks #nfl-draft-2026 #patriots

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Patriots Build Depth with Day 3 Draft Selections

New England used Day 3 to bolster depth on defense and add development at offense, drafting cornerback Karon Prunty, linebacker Namdi Obiazor, edge rusher Quintayvious Hutchins, offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover, running back Jam Miller, and quarterback Behren Morton, all aimed at creating competition and immediate special-teams impact; the team plans to pursue undrafted free agents (notably at WR) and could pursue trades, with lingering A.J. Brown talk.

via Pats Pulpit|

#day-3 #nfl-draft #patriots

sports1 month ago•8 min saved

Browns land Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson at 149th overall

The Browns drafted Alabama LB Justin Jefferson with the 149th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a fast, versatile defender who started 15 games in 2025 after 41 college appearances. Cleveland envisions him contributing on defense and special teams alongside a revamped linebacker room led by Carson Schwesinger and Quincy Williams; Jefferson said he’s excited to learn and grow in the scheme.

via Cleveland Browns|

#alabama #browns #linebackers

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Seahawks Draft Kansas WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr. at No. 199

The Seattle Seahawks selected Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. with the 199th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Henderson, a former Alabama transfer, posted 766 receiving yards and 45 catches with 5 TDs last season and also contributed as a returner (455 yards on kick returns, including a 94-yard TD), plus running-back experience, giving Seattle versatility. He emphasizes speed and playmaking, especially on special teams, a point echoed by NFL.com’s scouting notes that while he’s fast with potential after the catch, he’ll need work on route running and hands to secure a WR5/6 role and gunner duties on most rosters.

via Seattle Seahawks|

#emmanuel-henderson-jr #kansas-jayhawks #nfl-draft-2026

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Lions trade up to draft Kendrick Law, adding versatile WR and return threat

Detroit traded up 13 spots in the fifth round to select Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law with the 168th pick, adding a versatile slot/vertical threat with strong return experience. Law had 53 receptions for 540 yards and 3 TD in 2025, and, with Kalif Raymond leaving in free agency, could compete for Detroit's punt-return role alongside veteran Greg Dortch.

via Detroit Lions|

#detroit-lions #kendrick-law #nfl-draft-2026

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Lions Trade Up to Draft Kendrick Law, Betting on Speed and Special Teams

Detroit moved up from pick 181 to 168 in the fifth round to select Kentucky wide receiver Kendrick Law, a 5'11", 203-pound athlete who ran 4.45 and posted a 9.60 RAS. Law, who transferred from Alabama to Kentucky, led the Wildcats with 540 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns in 2025 and could carve out a roster spot mainly on special teams, given 537 career ST snaps and kickoff-return ability. The trade leaves Detroit with picks 205 and 222 for Day 3; top Lions needs include offensive tackle, defensive end, linebacker, tight end, nose tackle, defensive back, and running back.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#detroit-lions #kendrick-law #kentucky-wildcats

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Lions Map Day 3 Timing for Six 2026 NFL Draft Picks

Detroit enters Day 3 with six picks (one in the fourth, two in the fifth, two in the sixth, one in the seventh) and the article provides estimated windows for each selection: Round 4 Pick 18 around 12:45–1:00 p.m. ET; Round 5 Pick 17 around 2:40–3:00 p.m. ET; Round 5 Pick 41 around 3:45–4:15 p.m. ET; Round 6 Pick 24 around 4:50–5:15 p.m. ET; Round 6 Pick 32 around 5:10–5:35 p.m. ET; Round 7 Pick 6 around 5:30–6:00 p.m. ET, with Day 3 starting at 12 p.m. ET.

via Pride Of Detroit|

#day-3-timing #detroit-lions #nfl-draft

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

NFL Ends Incentive to Kick Out of Bounds From the 50-Yard Kickoff

The NFL approved a rule change to remove the incentive to kick out of bounds on kickoffs from the 50-yard line; if the ball lands in the end zone or goes out of bounds, the receiving team will take possession at its own 20, not at the 25, ending the previous vulnerability created by the 2024 kickoff alignment.

via NBC Sports|

#football #kickoff #nfl

sports2 months ago•12 min saved

Packers tap Cam Achord to lead special teams

The Green Bay Packers named Cam Achord their new special teams coordinator. Achord brings a decade of NFL special-teams coaching, including senior roles with the Giants and Patriots, and a track record of productive kickoff returns and solid overall special-teams performance.

via Green Bay Packers – packers.com|

#cam-achord #green-bay-packers #new-england-patriots

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Packers Hire Cam Achord to Lead Special Teams

The Green Bay Packers are hiring Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Rich Bisaccia who stepped down after four seasons. Achord spent the last two seasons with the Giants as assistant special teams coach, after a four-year run as the Patriots’ special teams coordinator. The piece also notes the Packers will have a new defensive coordinator in 2026, with Jonathan Gannon filling that role following Jeff Hafley’s departure to become the Dolphins’ head coach.

via NBC Sports|

#cam-achord #coaching-staff #nfl