Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell said he was trying to get K Jake Bates to the range where he could’ve kicked a 73-yard field goal. “I was trying to get him there,” Campbell said, via PFT. “That’s probably a little much, if I thought we could’ve gotten to the minus-45 it would have been worth it just to see him swing at one. I would have liked to see that too. I told [Lions special … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Jordan Love, Sam Darnold, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Vikings Designate TE T.J. Hockenson To Return
Per Andrew Krammer, the Vikings have designated TE T.J. Hockenson to return, opening his 21-day practice window. Hockenson has been impressing the team with his progress in his rehab from a torn ACL late last season and is still hoping to return by the time the team plays against the Lions in Week 7. Hockenson, 27, is a former first-round pick of the Lions back in 2019. He was … [Read more...] about Vikings Designate TE T.J. Hockenson To Return
NFC North Notes: Aaron Jones, Dan Campbell, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Bears Kevin Fishbain writes Bears WR Terell Smith (hip) and DE Darrell Taylor (illness) did not practice on Wednesday. Bears HC Matt Eberflus said they are still looking for their “best five” offensive linemen and want to avoid continuously shifting things around: “We’re looking for the best five (O-linemen). We don’t want musical chairs in there. It’s early in the season. … [Read more...] about NFC North Notes: Aaron Jones, Dan Campbell, Bears, Lions, Vikings
Vikings Promote Two Players Including TE Robert Tonyan
The Minnesota Vikings announced they have promoted OLB Bo Richter and TE Robert Tonyan to the active roster for Week 4. Tonyan, 30, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Indiana State back in 2017. He lasted just a few months in Detroit before he was waived at the start of the 2017 season. The Packers later signed Tonyan to their practice squad … [Read more...] about Vikings Promote Two Players Including TE Robert Tonyan
NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, Kevin O’Connell, D’Andre Swift, Bears, Vikings
Bears Bears RB D’Andre Swift wasn’t off to the best start after signing a nice deal in free agency. Chicago RB coach Chad Morton talked about Swift’s struggles and expressed his belief that they would get it going soon before Swift had a big game against the Rams. “He’s not totally happy that he’s not getting yards, but he’s not going to pout about it,” Morton said, via ESPN’s … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Aaron Jones, Kevin O’Connell, D’Andre Swift, Bears, Vikings