Lane Johnson takes issue with Donovan McNabb’s comments, Matthew Stafford’s wife is recovering, the NFL remembers Pat Tillman, T.J. Yeldon signs and more from today in the NFL.
Lane Johnson defends Carson Wentz
Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb had some negative comments regarding the Eagles’ current quarterback. That didn’t sit well with Philadelphia’s right tackle.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwj6LaLlLrZ/
That's my quarterback! @cj_wentz 💪 #flyeaglesfly pic.twitter.com/e2c1VyMN9J
— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) April 22, 2019
Kelly Stafford is out of surgery
Matthew Stafford’s wife underwent surgery to remove a non-cancerous brain tumor. She shared some good news on Easter Sunday.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiUb2uho-C/
Remembering Pat Tillman
The former Cardinal died on this day 15 years ago in Afghanistan.
We lost a true hero 15 years ago today.
Rest in peace, Pat Tillman. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ITPKwzzysy
— NFL (@NFL) April 22, 2019
T.J. Yeldon has a new team
The former Jaguar joins LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore in Buffalo. In 2018, Yeldon saw career highs in targets, receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
We’ve signed RB TJ Yeldon to a two-year deal. #GoBills
Details: https://t.co/P2DaTxrkwJ pic.twitter.com/uLSbp4IJMh
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 22, 2019
Happy Birthday, Marshawn Lynch
Speaking of Bills running backs, NFL Films takes a look at some early Marshawn Lynch highlights on his 33rd birthday.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwj-9kGFxk3/
It’s Draft Week
ESPN’s Field Yates gives a rundown of how many picks each team has.
Draft week reminder of the number of picks for each team:
12: NE, NYG
11: CIN
10: BUF, ARI, GB, PIT
9: WAS, DET, ATL, IND
8: CLE, OAK, BAL, KC, DEN, MIN
7: JAC, HOU, PHI, CAR, TB, LAR, MIA, LAC
6: NYJ, NO, TEN, DAL, SF
5: CHI
4: SEA— Field Yates (@FieldYates) April 22, 2019
Gronk’s Draft Day
Rob Gronkowski recently retired after nine years with the Patriots. He seemed to already know how much success he would have back in 2010.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BwiaKS3g3UQ/
Peyton Manning says no to ESPN
Jason Witten’s surprise return to the Dallas Cowboys has ESPN looking to replace him in the Monday Night Football booth. Peyton Manning is no longer an option.
The mating dance is over. Peyton Manning is passing on ESPN's "Monday Night Football" this season, sources tell @sportingnews.
https://t.co/MNHcY9xs6C— Michael McCarthy (@MMcCarthyREV) April 22, 2019
