The Chiefs say farewell to a couple of Kansas City legends, D.J. Alexander joins a new team, the Eagles show photos of a familiar face at OTAs, Donte Moncrief celebrates Pittsburgh and more from today in the NFL.
Jamaal Charles takes a final handoff
Charles signed a one-day contract to retire as a Chief. He remains Kansas City’s all-time leading rusher by nearly 1,200 yards. Ed Podolak is the only running back who appeared in more games with the Chiefs. Charles totaled just 707 rushing yards in his last four seasons in stints with Kansas City, Denver and Jacksonville, but he finishes his career 49th among running backs in all-purpose yards.
Another Kansas City legend calls it a career
Derrick Johnson, the Chiefs’ all-time leading tackler, is also signing a one-day contract to retire in Kansas City. Johnson made four Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team in 13 seasons with Kansas City before appearing in six games with the Raiders in 2018.
Derrick Johnson will be signing a one-day contract to retire as a member of the #Chiefs.
MORE here: https://t.co/dstw7YrMf0 pic.twitter.com/YBa77V5O0K
— 610 Sports Radio (@610SportsKC) May 2, 2019
Jaguars add a former Pro Bowler
Wrapping up the news involving former Chiefs, linebacker D.J. Alexander is signing with Jacksonville. Alexander made the Pro Bowl in 2016 as a special teamer with Kansas City. He spent 2017 with Seattle and 2018 with Philadelphia.
Eagles release OTA photos
They include DeSean Jackson once again wearing midnight green after the Bucs traded him in March.
Back in the lab.
📸: https://t.co/gju2CLGuSz#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/szGC8AWQmz
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 2, 2019
Donte Moncrief is enjoying Pittsburgh
Moncrief is on his third team in as many years. He’ll try to help the Steelers fill Antonio Brown’s shoes.
Been having a blast with the new brothers here in Pittsburgh… only gone get better I can feel it….
— Donte Moncrief (@drm_12) May 2, 2019
Yannick Ngakoue leaves offseason workouts
The 24-year-old is in line for a massive contract extension. It looks like he won’t be returning to OTAs until the Jaguars give him one.
Jags DE Yannick Ngakoue, one on the best young pass rushers in the NFL, showed up for the start of offseason workouts; after a few days. he left https://t.co/BFCLj8z58X
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) May 2, 2019
Brian Hartline declares Ohio State “WRU”
The former Miami receiver graduated from Ohio State and is their current wide receivers coach, so he might be a little biased.
Let there be no confusion who WRU is. 🔥😎🌰
Please respect my decision. No interviews. #Zone6
#MostSince2015AsWell pic.twitter.com/0JubH4siYe
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) May 1, 2019
The Ravens bring their nose tackle back
Michael Pierce announced the one-year deal he signed with Baltimore. The Ravens had placed a second-round tender on him.
Blessed To Have One More Year With The BROTHERHOOD! Thanks @ravens 🙏🏾#JUGGERNAUTSZN pic.twitter.com/PepomAVXQG
— Michael Pierce (@mikepierce_97) May 1, 2019
Julio Jones and DK Metcalf run the 40
Jones and Metcalf are roughly the same size. The Athletic’s Ben Baldwin shared a video of a “race” between the two.
Simulcam of DK Metcalf and Julio Jones 40 yard dashes pic.twitter.com/5ibpi0wJeh
— new-age analytical (@benbbaldwin) May 2, 2019
