AFC Notes: Dolphins, Jets, Patriots

Dolphins

  • Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports CB Xavien Howardโ€˜s new deal will still leave the Dolphins with plenty of cap space for draft picks, practice squad, and the ability to address other needs in free agency.
  • Jackson also reports WR DeVante Parker never asked the team for a trade but was given permission to seek one when it became clear that his playing time would be affected by the arrival of wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Cedrick Wilson.
  • PFNโ€™s Aaron Wilson reports Miami QB Dโ€™Eriq King will meet with the Broncos, Dolphins, Patriots, Ravens, and Texans ahead of the NFL Draft.
  • Wilson had previously mentioned that some teams have an interest in drafting King and trying him out as a wide receiver or kick returner.
  • Hawaii CB Cortez Davis will meet either in person or virtually with a number of teams, including the Dolphins. (Wilson)

Jets

  • NBC Sportsโ€™ Peter King writes he hears the Jets are one of the teams that are wary of LSU CB Derek Stingley, who had a tremendous true freshman season and hasnโ€™t done a lot since.  
  • King adds heโ€™s been told the Jets are strong contenders to use one of their two first-round picks on a wide receiver. The names he mentions are USCโ€™s Drake London and the Ohio State duo of Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave

Patriots

  • Mike Reiss of ESPN points out WR DeVante Parker could take pressure off of a rookie receiver the Patriots could potentially draft. He could also be a strong option should the team draft Alabama WR Jameson Williams, who is recovering from a torn ACL and may not be ready to go for Week 1. 
  • Reiss also notes the Patriots have eight picks entering the 2022 draft following the trade for Parker.
  • ESPNโ€™s Jeremy Fowler reports Patriots WR Nโ€™Keal Harry has not received an indication that he will be released at this time, although Reiss says the trade for Parker foreshadows the end for Harry. 
  • Fox 26โ€™s Mark Berman reports Houston CB/KR Marcus Jones will visit with the Vikings, Titans and Patriots this week.

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