Doug Whaley
The NFL Players Association announced Tuesday that former Bills GM Doug Whaley has been hired as their director of college scouting.
Whaley replaces former Panthers and Rams executive Tony Softli and will be in charge of picking players for the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
“I’m grateful to the NFLPA for entrusting me with this opportunity to work with a marquee collegiate showcase,” Whaley said. “We are an organization that will be with the players for their entire careers both on and off the field. I’m thrilled to serve in this capacity of introducing them to the union, our partners and the many great programs available to help them make the most of their experience.”
Terrell Owens
- According to David William Taylor of TSN Football Insider, the CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos have added former NFL WR Terrell Owens to their negotiation list after the receiver posted a video on Instagram of running a 40-yard dash time of 4.43.
UDFAs
- Gil Brandt reports that 32 undrafted free agents received signing bonuses of $15,000 or greater this offseason.
- According to Brandt, the largest signing bonuses handed out was $25,000 to Eagles RB Josh Adams, Giants CB Grant Haley, and Raiders K Eddy Pineiro.
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