AFC Notes: Jets, Patriots, Ravens

Jets

  • ESPNโ€™s Rich Cimini says his sense is the Jets donโ€™t have any desire to trade DL Quinnen Williams this season, though that could change this offseason. 
  • Cimini adds the Jets wonโ€™t trade QB Sam Darnold this season and any potential trade would only be on the table if they get the No. 1 pick. 
  • However, Jets S Marcus Maye is in the final year of his deal and Cimini says the team could try to trade him like they did in a similar situation with DL Leonard Williams last year. 
  • Cimini says the Jets would love to deal DE Henry Anderson but are unlikely to find a partner given his salary. Conversely, the Jets could find interest in TE Chris Herndon but Cimini doesnโ€™t expect them to sell low with another year left on his deal. 
  • ESPNโ€™s Adam Schefter says former Jets RB Leโ€™Veon Bellโ€˜s $8 million injury guarantee in 2021 is the main reason New York decided to go ahead and release him. The teamโ€™s belief is any kind of injury would have led to a long, drawn-out dispute between them and Bell after they released him next offseason. 
  • Schefter adds Bellโ€™s deal included an offset, so his new salary from the Chiefs will be taken out of the $6 million the Jets still owe Bell. 
  • NFL Mediaโ€™s Tom Pelissero notes the Jets had an offer on the table for QB Andy Dalton before he elected to sign with the Cowboys as their backup quarterback.  

Patriots

Following Sundayโ€™s loss to the Broncos, Bill Belichick said the team needs more time working together to get things fixed. 

โ€œWe need more time together, we need to practice together, we need to execute and do everything better. No question about that,โ€ Belichick said, per Doug Kyed

  • ESPNโ€™s Mike Reiss says the Patriotsโ€™ interest in RB Leโ€™Veon Bell made sense in terms of adding more pass-catching threats even though the team was deep at running back. 
  • Reiss notes the Patriots could rely on development from rookies like TEs Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene instead of making a trade to improve their pass-catchers. Patriots HC Bill Belichick previously said heโ€™s never had a rookie class as far behind as this one. 

Ravens

Ravens HC John Harbaugh told reporters after Sundayโ€™s game that RB Mark Ingram (ankle), CB Anthony Averett (shoulder) and G Tyre Phillips (hand) do not appear to have serious injuries. 

โ€œI have not talked to the trainer about those guys since during the game,โ€ Harbaugh said, Pro Football Talk. โ€œI donโ€™t think those are any long-term injuries but weโ€™ll find out.โ€

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