The Bears had perfect attendance at the first day of their mandatory minicamp. That doesn’t mean everyone practiced. Receiver Chase Claypool was among the players not practicing. Instead, he spent Tuesday working with the training staff on the side. Claypool has not practiced since the first week of organized team activities. “Just a few minor [more] … [Read more...] about Chase Claypool dealing “with a few minor” injuries
Nick Kwiatkoski works out for Steelers
Free agent linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski is working out for the Steelers, Mark Kaboly of TheAthletic.com reports. The Titans worked out Kwiatkoski earlier this offseason. Kwiatkoski, 29, played 12 games for the Falcons last season. He did not play on defense but saw action on 228 special teams snaps and made seven tackles. The Bears made [more] … [Read more...] about Nick Kwiatkoski works out for Steelers
T.J. Watt was an excused absence from Steelers minicamp
Linebacker T.J. Watt was not at Steelers minicamp on Tuesday, but there’s no trouble between him and the team. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that Watt’s absence was an excused one and noted that other players were in the same boat even if their absence didn’t draw the same kind of attention. “Everyone was [more] … [Read more...] about T.J. Watt was an excused absence from Steelers minicamp
Alex Highsmith: I’m confident with direction of contract talks
Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith is in the market for a new contract, but he isn’t skipping the team’s minicamp this week in order to press the issue. Highsmith is at the team’s facility for the first day of that minicamp on Tuesday and he said “being with the guys means a lot to me” when [more] … [Read more...] about Alex Highsmith: I’m confident with direction of contract talks
J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor on October 1
J.J. Watt spent most of his career with the Texans and he’ll be a permanent fixture in the organization in retirement. The Texans announced on Monday that they will induct Watt into their Ring of Honor. The ceremony will be held during the team’s October 1 game against the Steelers, which means Watt’s brother and [more] … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt will be inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor on October 1