By Lucas Bassole — June 27, 2024 at 4:15 p.m. Article updated June 27, 2024 at 6:53 p.m.
The essential news of June 27, 2024.
Amari Cooper Wants His Money
The offseason is always a good time for salary discussions and Amari Cooper (WR, Browns) has understood this well. The receiver has not yet participated in offseason workouts, including mandatory ones. The main target of Deshaun Watson intends to make his objectives understood to the leaders of Cleveland. A situation which may recall that of Brandon Aiyuk, mentioned a few days ago, also looking for a big contract.
“I want to get paid,” he said in an interview for sports betting site Betr.
Browns side, the General Manager Andrew Berry I explained that Amari Cooper “counts a lot” for the team. Although the discussions are currently at the same stage, there is no animosity between the two parties.
Dak Prescott out of trouble
While waiting for news related to his contract extension, Dak Prescott (QB, Cowboys) saw the charges accusing him of sexual assault completely dropped. The case dates back to 2017 when the quarterback was accused of assaulting a woman in the back of a car. In response, Prescott had sued the victim and her lawyers for attempted fraud.
The Cowboys quarterback’s lawyer welcomed the court’s decision in the face of the victim’s blackmail.
No additional draft this year
For the 4th time in 5 years, The NFL has announced to franchises that there will be no supplemental draft. As a reminder, this allows players who were not eligible at the time of the draft in April to be recruited.
In 2023, the players who presented themselves there were not selected. The last player selected in a supplemental draft was Jalen Thompson (S, Cardinals), chosen in the fifth round in 2019.
“He will be ready. He trained to 100% of his abilities until the end of the organized team activities. He completed two intensive throwing sessions so we reduced the load on the last day [ndlr : des OTA] “, Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said on NFL.com.
As a reminder, Richardson’s rookie season ended prematurely following an injury to his throwing shoulder that required surgery.
Injuries
– Hit in the shoulder at the beginning of June, Anthony Richardson (QB, Colts) should be fit for the start of training camp, general manager Chris Ballard announced yesterday.
Transactions
The main cuts of the day:Tayvion Robinson (WR, Ravens)
In short
– The Colts announced the opening of 12 practices to the public. The first will take place on July 25 in Westfield, Indiana. 7 of these 12 workouts are free. The other 5 are scheduled for so-called “primetime” hours, and will cost $5 for people over 18 years old.
– The Titans announced a training open free to the public in their stadium (Nissan Stadium). It will take place on July 27.
– New facilities, and 12 practices open to the public for the Chargers. The Los Angeles franchise will open these training sessions free of charge to the public starting July 24.
Jeffery Simmons can’t wait to fight Caleb Williams
For his baptism of fire, Caleb Williams (QB, Bears), first choice of the 2024 draft, will face the Tennessee Titans on September 8. Jeffery Simmons (DT, Titans) intends to make sure that the quarterback remembers it, but for other reasons.
“I understand that everyone’s eyes are on the Bears, it’s normal when you have a rookie like Caleb Williams who is an excellent player. I saw some of his games at USC, he was a phenomenal player. But we’re in the NFL, it’s not the same thing. I can’t wait to face him in the first game,” the Titans defensive lineman said on the Rich Eisen Show.
Kyler Murray a fashion MVP in 2024
In the NFL, it is rare that players are given time to develop, even for the most talented. While he hasn’t disappointed so far, one couldn’t blame Cardinals fans for expecting more from him. Kyler Murrayformer first pick in the 2019 draft (no season with more than 4,000 passing yards, 19 games played in two years). Murray can in any case count on the support of his teammates, like his tight end Trey McBride.
“This is my third year here playing alongside him and I have never seen him as motivated as he is now. He has very good targets and I am convinced that he can win the MVP title next season,” the young tight end said on NFL Network.
Randall Cobb escapes fire
Randall Cobb’s wife posted on social networks a message saying they escaped a fire. She also says she was lucky the family was still alive.
The fire was started by their car overloading. It then apparently spread quickly to the Cobbs’ property. The family had to wear clothes on their backs and no shoes on their feet in order to escape the fire.
Former Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb is now without a contract. He is 33 years old.
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