Ezekiel Elliott combats an online rumor, Michael Thomas plays GM, Jonathan Stewart bids farewell, Patrick Peterson could leave Arizona and more from today in the NFL.
Ezekiel Elliott’s weight not an issue
Elliott posted this photo to Instagram, which led some to question his offseason diet and training habits.
Elliott later took to Twitter to prove the whole thing was overblown.
🤷🏾♂️ pic.twitter.com/KikdxdsQOB
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) April 23, 2019
Michael Thomas thinks the Cardinals have an easy choice
The Saints’ All-Pro wide receiver thinks Nick Bosa should go first overall. Though the two barely missed out on being college teammates, their Ohio State ties may have something to do with it.
Nick Bosa is the best player in the draft stop playing. He has been and still is.
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 22, 2019
Jonathan Stewart calls it a career
Stewart signed a one-day contract to retire with the Carolina Panthers. Stewart spent the first 10 years of his career with the Panthers before joining the Giants in 2018. He had six carries in three games before going on injured reserve. He retires as Carolina’s all-time leader in rushing attempts, yards and touchdowns. Had he returned in 2019, he would have had the six-most rushing yards among active players.
.@Jonathanstewar1 signs a one-day contract to retire as a Panther‼️ pic.twitter.com/bOG5bhHHl9
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) April 23, 2019
Frank Clark takes rumors in stride
Clark continues to be involved in trade rumors as the draft approaches. If social media is to be believed, the rumors aren’t bothering him.
Ignore the news momma, life is wonderful. 😂♥️ pic.twitter.com/qkmD2FTdvS
— Frank Clark (@TheRealFrankC_) April 22, 2019
Patrick Peterson might be on his way out of Arizona
He’s getting traded, unless he isn’t.
Chiefs have had "zero dialogue" with Cardinals about a Patrick Peterson trade, but something is definitely going on with the veteran DB https://t.co/pnj9xtgjad
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 23, 2019
Peterson has authored some cryptic Instagram posts over the last 24 hours.
Nothing is official regarding the eight-time Pro Bowler, but former NFL wide receiver Antonio Bryant suggested Peterson was on his way to the Chiefs.
He then deleted the tweet and posted this:
https://twitter.com/AB89x/status/1120725212461449216
Rashan Gary injury concerns
The Michigan defensive lineman could see a dip in his draft stock due to a shoulder injury.
#Michigan DT Rashan Gary, one of the draft’s top defensive players, has a shoulder that was flagged, sources say. It’s a labral tear from college, and most believe he can play this season, then possibly have surgery afterward. It will likely have to be managed or harnessed, tho
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 23, 2019
The top quarterback in the 2020 draft
Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence is the clear choice at the moment. Could the XFL really be in his future? He’d be eligible to join an XFL team before next year’s NFL draft.
Same scout tells me his top QB for next year is Trevor Lawrence. “If XFL even winks at him, the NFL will find some sort of loophole to draft him.”
— Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) April 22, 2019
