According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, that might not represent their full take on the situation. Schefter reported Friday that the team is open to listening to trade offers for Jackson after they use the franchise tag on him.
Posted by Josh Alper on February 24, 2012, 4:47 PM EST
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It looks like Pierre Garcon is going to test the free agent waters.
Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that the wide receiver turned down a five-year contract offer from the Colts recently, raising the likelihood that he will hit the open market on March 13th. Garcon had a career-high 70 catches and 947 yards last season, his fourth in the NFL and first without Peyton Manningthrowing him passes. That latter fact should boost his value to other teams, unless Garcon has other plans.
Posted by Evan Silva on February 24, 2012, 3:30 PM EST
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Pre-Combine rumors swirled that South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery might show up to Indianapolis overweight. Jeffery apparently reacted to the speculation, shedding a significant amount of pounds and reporting to the Combine at 216 on Friday.
Jeffery admitted he played his final college season weighing in the 230s. He also conceded that 216 pounds is the lightest he’s been since high school.
The sudden weight loss begs the question of whether Jeffery has lost strength. He is not used to being so small, and muscle usually goes first when a person is trying to drop pounds rapidly.
Other official measurements from Jeffery’s Friday weigh-in included 10 1/4-inch hands with an 80 1/8-inch wingspan. He is 6-foot-3 and an eighth of an inch tall.
The conclusion of Dawkins’ tenure in Denver likely won’t cause similar consternation. Either way, the end appears to be coming for Dawkins with the Broncos, especially since there have been no talks to date between the team and the player regarding his future. He’ll become a free agent in little more than two weeks.
