NFL news today Wednesday: Cowboys sign UFL star; the Browns would extend to Amari Cooper; the Dolphins would line up differently than De’Von Achan; and more. Don’t miss the news from the NFL Today.
NFL Today: Cowboys sign star UFL linebacker
One of the best players in the United Football League (UFL) is heading to the NFL in search of continuing to shine. According to information from Tom Pelissero of NFL Mediathis Tuesday it was reported that LB Willie Harvey Jr., who last season played with the St. Louis BattleHawks, is about to sign with the Cowboys.
Harvey, 28, recently went through training exercises with Dallas. Last season in St. Louis, he was selected All-UFL after making 78 tackles in 10 games, leading the league in that area. Likewise, he finished first among linebackers in tackles for loss, with nine; passes defended, with six; and forced fumbles, with two.
After joining the Browns as an undrafted free agent in the 2019 NFL Draft, Harvey Jr. remained for three seasons at times with the first team, and mostly with the practice squad. In total, he played four games with Cleveland, recording two tackles and no more. For this reason, he left for the BattleHawks of the UFL, where he managed to shine while seeking new opportunities.
With this acquisition, he adds to the Cowboys’ history of signing players from the spring football leagues in the United States. For example: Dallas acquired return specialist KaVontae Turpin and kicker Brandon Aubrey over the past few years, so maybe Harvey Jr. can finally establish himself in this league.
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All-UFL LB Willie Harvey Jr. plans to sign with the #Cowboys.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) June 18, 2024
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De’Von Achane lines up at receiver for Dolphins
The Dolphins arguably have the deepest running back room in the NFL, or at least one of the deepest, with names like Raheem Mostert, Jeff Wilson, Chris Brooks, fourth-round rookie Jaylen Wright and, of course, De ‘Von Achane. The starter is clearly Mostert, so how will Miami keep the backups involved at the position? Achane, one of the fastest players on the team and the league, spent time this offseason lining up as a wide receiver.
“It’s just me lining up at different positions, as a receiver, running routes and stuff,” Achane mentioned during the team’s mandatory minicamp, via David Furones of the Sun-Sentinel. “That’s something we’re doing differently this year, so it’s something I’ve been doing in the offseason,” said Achane, who in his rookie season had 27 receptions for 197 yards and 3 TDs, as well as 103 carries for 800 yards. and eight notes.
Last season, Achane spent it under the wing of Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and other Miami receivers, as he also tries to improve at the position: “I have some of the best receivers here,” Achane added. “During Organized Team Activities, I would go running routes with them. I did that with them. Basically, why not? Our receiver room is one of the best, and if I want to do the things they want me to do, I could take their advice and learn from them.”
Achane averaged 7.8 yards per carry last season, a Super Bowl-era record for any running back with at least 100 attempts. However, due to a knee injury he was only able to participate in 11 regular season games: “I came back from a lot of injuries last year, so I basically maintained my body and my weight. That is something I mainly focused on this offseason,” he concluded.
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De’Von Achane will get opportunities to line up at WR.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) June 17, 2024
The Browns would extend Amari Cooper
While searching for a new contract, Browns WR Amari Cooper did not attend the team’s mandatory minicamp. The veteran is entering the final season of a five-year, $100 million deal originally signed with the Cowboys, and will earn $20 million in base salary in 2024. However, 19 receivers earn more annual money around the NFL , so Cooper is unhappy.
Due to the above, the Browns are expected to sign Cooper to a new extension, although GM Andrew Berry declined to comment on the contract talks that the player and the organization have had during this offseason: “What I will say about Amari is that since he’s been a member of the Browns, he’s been a high-level, Pro Bowl-caliber receiver,” Berry said. “He is also a great teammate and a great professional. “We are happy to have him as a member of the organization.”
“On certain occasions, all teams will have periods where they go through these types of situations, but that does not change our affinity for Amari. “We will navigate the business considerations and business aspects as this moves forward, but he is a big part of our team and, just as importantly, he is a big part of our culture,” Berry concluded.
Cooper, who turned 30 last Monday, has 150 receptions for 2,410 yards and 14 touchdowns in two seasons with Cleveland, who, by the way, signed WR Jerry Jeudy to a three-year, 58-year contract. MDD, with 41 MDD fully guaranteed, just a week after acquiring him via trade from the Broncos the previous March, so yes, Cooper will surely want a higher payout.
What do you think of Andrew Berry’s words? Should the Browns extend Amari Cooper? We read you in the comments below this article and on our social networks.
Andrew Berry on Amari Cooper: “We’ll navigate the business considerations”.
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— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) June 18, 2024
They clarify criteria for the Comeback of the Year award
One of the NFL Awards’ most confusing awards is finally being cleared up. This Tuesday, Associated Press established the criteria to be considered for awarding the Comeback Player of the Year award, emphasizing that the winner must be someone who has far overcome an injury or illness, and not just one who corrected a bad season with a good one.
“The spirit of the AP Comeback Player of the Year Award is to honor a player who has demonstrated resilience in the face of adversity by overcoming illness, physical injury or other circumstances that caused him to miss playing time the previous season,” reported Rob Maaddi, AP senior NFL writer who oversees voting for the All-Pro and NFL Awards.
The change in criteria for this award began to gain momentum after Seattle QB Geno Smith won the honor in 2022, having played well that season after primarily being a backup the previous year. Likewise, last season it was awarded to QB Joe Flacco, of the Browns, who acquired the also known CPOY after technically only having returned from the decline of his fruitful career.
Thus, for the upcoming season, this new orientation would seem to be able to help the chances of QB Aaron Rodgers of the Jets; Kirk Cousins, of the Falcons; Joe Burrow, of the Bengals; or even Anthony Richardson of the Colts; But we won’t find out until the week before the Super Bowl, when the Comeback Player of the Year and other NFL Awards are presented at their annual ceremony.
What do you think of the criteria for the Comeback of the Year award? Who do you think will win it in 2024? We read you in the comments below this article and on our social networks.
AP: “The spirit of the Comeback Player of the Year award is to honor a player who has demonstrated resilience”.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) June 18, 2024
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