Broncos Broncos fifth-round CB Kris Abrams-Draine stepped into an expanded role in Week 13 with CB Riley Moss sidelined and CB Levi Wallace struggling. Denver HC Sean Payton was impressed with how Abrams-Draine fared and praised his ability to stay mentally prepared. “Good,” Payton said, via Jon Heath of the Broncos Wire. “He’s smart. He has a savviness to him. I think he’s … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Sean Payton, Anthony Richardson, Broncos, Colts, Steelers
AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, George Pickens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Bengals Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase continues his terrific season as he chases a receiving triple crown, only done by Steve Smith Sr. and Rams WR Cooper Kupp this century. Chase cited teammate QB Joe Burrow as one of the first people to help him understand film to take his understanding of the game to another level. “I just got around the right people to put me in positions and … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, George Pickens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
AFC Notes: Kevin Stefanski, Jameis Winston, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Browns Browns HC Kevin Stefanski said he believes QB Jameis Winston still has untapped potential and credited his play during this season. “You go into it wanting to be productive in the pass game while taking care of the football,” Stefanski said, via The Athletic. “Obviously, Jameis understands that. He’s aware of what he needs to do for this football team. And it’s always … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Kevin Stefanski, Jameis Winston, Browns, Ravens, Steelers
Steelers WR George Pickens Dealing With Grade 2 Hamstring Pull
Brooke Pryor reports Steelers WR George Pickens is dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain. Gerry Dulac adds Pickens is expected to miss next week’s game against the Eagles with the injury, as Pittsburgh focuses on having Pickens ready for the playoffs. Pickens popped up on the injury report late last week with the hamstring issue. After initial optimism about his status for … [Read more...] about Steelers WR George Pickens Dealing With Grade 2 Hamstring Pull
AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, George Pickens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Bengals Bengals WR Tee Higgins said his practice workload has changed after he injured his quad earlier this season in practice: “All my injuries (have) been coming in practice and be some simple s***.” (Kelsey Conway) Browns Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports the NFL made multiple attempts to speak with QB Deshaun Watson‘s latest accuser but she was never made … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Deshaun Watson, George Pickens, Bengals, Browns, Steelers