The Patriots had preliminary trade discussions on 49ers WR Deebo Samuel prior to the NFL Draft, per @JosinaAnderson
Raiders GM Tom Telesco calls TE Brock Bowers a “hybrid receiver” (H/T @CoachspeakIndex)
49ers GM John Lynch acknowledged Aiyuk/Deebo trade discussions with other teams Thursday, but says no deals came close to happening, per @AdamSchefter The 49ers drafted WR Ricky Pearsall with their 1st Round pick.
NFL Draft night one recap 👇 ⭐️AJ Brown signs a 3-year $96M extension ⭐️ 6 QBs taken in first 12 picks ⭐️ 14 Offensive picks to start draft ⭐️ Atlanta blindsides Kirk Cousins ⭐️ MIN snags QB of future in JJ McCarthy ⭐️ Chicago pairs Caleb & Odunze ⭐️ Buffalo gifts KC Xavier Worthy ⭐️ Denver surprises with QB Bo Nix ⭐️ Top CB falls into Philly’s lap
Michael Penix Jr. did NOT have a top-30 visit with the Falcons. Atlanta only had a 45 minute workout and met with him at the Combine, per @DMRussini
Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. has not signed his NFLPA licensing deal, meaning fans are unable to buy his jersey, per @RapSheet
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones on RB Jonathon Brooks: "In 30 years, I thought it was the best interview I've ever had with a player….We got him high, high, high (on our board).”
Falcons GM Terry Fontenot on QB Michael Penix Jr.: “if he sits for four or five years, that's a great problem to have because we're doing so well at that position.” Via @marcraimondi