NFL Notes: Draft, Chiefs, Jaguars, & Jets

Draft

  • German WR Moritz Boehringer mentioned that he’s visited with the Chiefs, Packers, Saints and Panthers. (Sirius XM NFL Radio)

Chiefs

  • Chiefs GM John Dorsey mentioned that OLB Justin HoustonĀ is ahead of schedule in regards toĀ his rehab. (BJ Kissel)
  • Dorsey said of Houston: “Our doctors have reassured us that Justin will be playing this season.” (Terez A. Paylor)
  • Dorsey told reporters that extensionĀ talks with franchise S Eric Berry‘s representatives are still going on.Ā (BJ Kissel)

Jaguars

  • Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell told reporters on Friday thatĀ he has contacted the reps for free agent CB Josh Norman.
  • However, Caldwell added that there is a “pretty significant difference” from their potential offer andĀ what Norman is asking for right now. (Michael DiRocco)
  • Caldwell also mentioned that talks between the two parties didn’t progress far enough for them to discuss a potential visit. (Ryan O’Halloran)

Jets

  • Jets GM Mike Maccagnan said of why they haven’t re-signed QB Ryan Fitzpatrick: “Nothing’s changed. We like Ryan. He’s a very good fit for us.” (Kimberly A. Martin)
  • MaccagnanĀ added:Ā “Our focus has always been Ryan [Fitzpatrick]. We like Ryan and that’s [the contract] we’re trying to facilitate.”
  • According toĀ Maccagnan, the situation involving Fitzpatrick won’t impactĀ theirĀ draft plans. (Rich Cimini)
  • MaccagnanĀ said heĀ would “consider drafting a quarterback at any point in the draft.” (Brian Costello)
  • In regards to the reports that they tried to trade up to No. 1 overall, Maccagnan said they were just doing theirĀ “due diligence.”Ā (Dom Consentino)
  • Maccagnan wouldn’tĀ say if MuhammadĀ Wilkerson was involved in potential negotiations for the top pick. (Seth Walder)
  • Maccagnan did, however, say that theyĀ are not actively shopping Wilkerson.Ā (Seth Walder)
  • Maccagnan said that Memphis QBĀ Paxton Lynchhas a degree of skill that’s intriguing.”Ā (Kimberly A. Martin)
  • Newly acquiredĀ LTĀ Ryan Clady is “good to go,” according toĀ Maccagnan.Ā (Dom Consentino)
  • Dom ConsentinoĀ mentionsĀ that theĀ Jets want to trade Wilkerson, regardless of what Maccagnan saidĀ today, but can’t find any takers.

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