It’s not often more than one or two running backs get selected in the 1st round of the NFL Draft but that may change in 2021. Alabama’s Najee Harris and Clemson’s Travis Etienne both have first round grades and could end up on running back needy teams with multiple first picks like the Dolphins or Jets. Sports Illustrated’s fantasy football analyst Michael Fabiano highlights the best rushers in this year’s incoming rookie class.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
