NFL Trade Rumors

Chiefs Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said losing WR Marquise Brown for a portion of the season with a shoulder injury is a huge blow to the receiving core, but will give others an opportunity to step up. Brown appears to have already gained the trust of Mahomes on the field. “I guess we’re lucky that it wasn’t as bad as it could have been,” Mahomes said, via PFT. “We lose a little … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Marquise Brown, Patrick Mahomes, Tre Tucker, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton has been impressed with the competition at QB through the early parts of camp. Payton specifically detailed what areas first-round QB Bo Nix has thrived in and where he can improve. “It’s a good group to work with and I know the offensive coaches feel that way,” Payton said, via Kevin Patra of NFL.com. “I feel that way. I like where we’re at right … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Bo Nix, Kadarius Toney, Broncos, Chiefs

Broncos Broncos HC Sean Payton said they are still discussing when to name their starting quarterback for Week 1, per Chris Tomasson. The choice seems to be between veteran QB Jarrett Stidham and first-round QB Bo Nix. Broncos LB Alec Mock said he was waived by Denver and quickly re-signed as a procedural matter: “They just said they needed a spot for a day and then the plan … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Rashee Rice, Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders

Chargers Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh said QB Justin Herbert, who is still recovering from plantar fascia, has put in extra work to his development in their system and has a “tremendous grasp” of their offense.  “Not all work is being done on the practice field,” Harbaugh said, via Jarrett Bell of USA Today. “That’s really a small part of the day. Significant. Very significant. But … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Marquise Brown, Justin Herbert, Chargers, Chiefs, Raiders

Broncos Broncos first-round QB Bo Nix has a strong performance in the team’s first preseason game, drawing praise from WR Courtland Sutton, who said the moment wasn’t too big for him.  “I think he handled it very well,” Sutton said, via the team’s website. “[He] had a lot of poise, a lot of control. The moment wasn’t too big for him. The moments are only going to get bigger. … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Bo Nix, Antonio Pierce, Courtland Sutton, Broncos, Chiefs, Raiders