Justin Blackmon

Bears WR Brandon Marshall is not participating in OTAs due to hip surgery. (Jeff Dickerson) Bengals Second-round pick RB Giovani Bernard is expecting to play complimentary role as a rookie. (Kevin Patra) Bills OL Chris Scott started at left guard at OTAs. (Joe Buscaglia) Bills sign second-round pick LB Kiko Alonso to a four-year contract. [...]

Bears OL Kyle Long’s measurables were one of the main reasons the Bears selected him in round one. (Chicago Tribune) Bills Chris Hairston is projected to be the Bills starting right tackle. (WGR 550 Buffalo) Broncos DE Quanterus Smith is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. (Denver Post) Browns Leon McFadden may end up [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that league sources have informed him that Jacksonville Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon will be suspended for the first-four games of the 2013 season. Ian Rapoport reports that Blackmon’s suspension is for violating the NFL’s Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse. Brian McIntyre mentions that Blackmon will lose $289,754 of his $1.231 million base salary [...]

Ryan O’Halloran reports that the Jaguars have signed WR Mohamed Massaquoi. Aaron Wilson reports that Massaquoi receives a two-year deal. Ian Rapoport reports that Massaquoi can make up to $4.7 million after some “in-reach” incentives. Massaquoi, 26, recently visited with the Texans as well, but ultimately chose to sign on with Jacksonville after finding minimal [...]

Ryan O’Halloran reports that Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts has officially been ruled out of Week 14′s matchup against the New York Jets. Shorts suffered a concussion during last week’s game and hasn’t been able to practice at all this week. He’s still dealing with concussion symptoms, so it’s hard to say whether or not he’ll even be available [...]

Here’s a look at the notable injuries for the upcoming week. We’ll add updates as the news becomes available, so be sure to check back for further details. 49ers Brandon Jacobs & Ted Ginn Brandon Jacobs and Ted Ginn Jr are not practicing today and appear to be doubtful for Sunday’s game. (Matt Maiocco) ———— RB Brandon Jacobs [...]

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that “several teams” are watching to see how the situation between the Jacksonville Jaguars and RB Maurice Jones-Drew plays out. Cole adds that a trade could happen depending on whether or not things get any worse in the coming weeks. ——————— Mike Freeman of CBS Sports reports that “there’s no [...]

The Justin Blackmon holdout is finally over! The Jaguars and the 2012 number five overall pick agree to terms on a four-year contract per Vito Stellino of the Floriad Times-Union. Stellino tweets, “Justin Blackmon agreed to terms and will probably sign contract tomorrow to end his holdout.” This is huge news for Jacksonville, as they [...]

Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk reports that “no real progress” has been made on a contract for WR Justin Blackmon. The Jaguars are sticking by their inclusion of protections in Blackmon’s contract, mainly because of his drunk driving arrest a few months ago. Blackmon is the only first-round pick who has yet to [...]

ESPN’s Paul Kuharsky reports that Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert “didn’t look like a guy who’s made the big jump.“ “You watch it and you don’t understand how it happens,” says Kuharsky. Kuharsky mentions that Gabbert is having issues with his accuracy and pocket presence, despite the fact that he has shown improved footwork. There have been other [...]

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey mentioned that the team’s big offseason acquisition WR Laurent Robinson has been disappointing to this point in team’s training camp. “He’s got to make some plays,” Mularkey said, via the Florida Times Union. “Maybe he’s pressing. I’m not sure.”  The Jaguars signed Robinson to a pretty sizable contract (five years, [...]

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, the Jacksonville Jaguars and first-round pick Justin Blackmon haven’t spent a lot of time discussing a contract agreement. Florio adds that a source with knowledge of the situation has mentioned that the two sides do expect to sit down in the near future and begin negotiations. The fact that Blackmon [...]

Browns Tony Grossi expects to see Josh Cribbs used “in a more limited capacity” in the Browns offense this season. (ESPN Cleveland) Tony Grossi expects to see the Browns keep Seneca Wallace as their No. 2 quarterback. (ESPN Cleveland) Browns seventh-round pick WR Carlton Mitchell “looked great” during OTAs. (ESPN Cleveland) Jaguars Jaguars WR Lee Evans is expected [...]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon has been charged with a misdemeanor following his DUI arrest on Sunday, the Florida Times Union reports. Blackmon has pleaded not guilty to the charge. A hearing has been set for July 24, three days before the Jaguars’ first training camp practice is scheduled to take place. Payne County [...]

Kelly Hines of Tulsa World reports that WR Justin Blackmon was arrested for an “aggravated DUI early Sunday in Stillwater,” Oklahoma. Hines explains that “according to Oklahoma law, aggravated DUI is defined as the driver’s blood-alcohol level being at .15 or higher.“ Blackmon had concerns coming into the draft about an alcohol related incedent that [...]

New Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Mike Mularkey mentioned that he’s been impressed with first-round pick WR Justin Blackmon so far. “When he knows what he’s doing he’s very good,” said Mularkey, per John Oehser of Jaguars.com, ”and when he doesn’t, he’s lost.” Mularkey mentioned that Blackmon could ask more questions that he currently is. “The one thing I tell players [...]

Bears Bears will reportedly move OL Chris Williams back to OT and give him an opportunity to beat out J’Marcus Webb. (Michael C. Wright) Bengals Bengals have been using third-round pick Brandon Thompson at NT behind Domata Peko. (Bengals.com) Bengals second-round pick Devon Still is being used as a 3-technique DE behind Geno Atkins. (Bengals.com) Broncos Broncos K [...]

49ers 49ers 5th round pick LB Darius Fleming tore his ACL during his mini-camp (Ian Papoport) Bears Bears sign third-round pick S Brandon Hardin to a four-year contract (Brad Biggs) Bengals Bengals waive G Chris Riley after he failed a physical. Buccaneers Buccaenners WR Dezmon Briscoe was not present for the start of OTAs on Tuesday. [...]

According to Greg Cosell of NFL films, after further examination of game tape from WR Brian Quick at Appalachian State, Cosell suggests that Quick could have a chance to be the best receiver of the 2012 draft class. Cosell mentions that Quick actually demonstrates more athleticism than 5th overall pick Justin Blackmon and that his [...]

Matt Kalil Pro Football Talk‘s Mike Florio confirms a previous report from Charley Casserly that the Buffalo Bills are considering a move up for USC LT Matt Kalil. Should the Bills be unable to trade up for him, Florio adds that Buffalo could end up moving back for a different offensive tackle. Georgia’s Cordy Glenn and Iowa’s Riley [...]

According to Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, trade talks for the #3 overall pick has been “heating up” as the draft nears. “We’re going to be very open to the trade scenario,” Spielman said, per Adam Schefter. “Just to give you an update, that front has really heated up over the last 24 hours and I’m [...]

Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch takes an in-depth look at LSU CB Morris Claiborne.  Thomas feels that Claiborne is a natural fit for the Rams at the 6 spot in Thursday’s draft. LSU has a history of draft busts, but it will take more than that to drop Claiborne of the top 10 [...]