Cook, Hopkins, Packers, Oliver, Falcons

Davlin Cook has two preferred teams + Browns linked to DeAndre Hopkins  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 5, 2023 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Stathead [Stathead](  Cook [Dalvin Cook] Dalvin Cook would like to play for Dolphins or Bills Details: Cook, per Outkick’s Armando Salguero, hopes his [next team]( will be the Dolphins or Bills. - The Vikings are widely [expected]( to trade or release Cook some point between now and training camp. Dolphins: Cook is from Miami and currently training in South Florida. The Dolphins lack a sure-fire starter at the position. - Last week, Mike McDaniel seemed to [hint]( that the Dolphins are interested in signing the 4x Pro Bowler. Bills: Cook is intrigued by the Bills because he’d like to play with his brother James. Unlike the Dolphins, however, the Bills are not expected to show interest. Image: Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire Hopkins [Hopkins] DeAndre Hopkins signing with Browns seen as a “strong possibility” Details: Sources tell Aaron Wilson (KPRC) that there is “[strong mutual interest](” between Hopkins and the Browns. - Last week, Deshaun Watson said he’d love to see Hopkins in Cleveland. - The two played together in Houston from 2017 to 2019. Fit in CLE: Hopkins would form a dangerous — albeit aging — receiver duo with Amari Cooper. The Browns also have Elijah Moore, Donovan Peoples-Jones, and Marquise Goodwin at the position. - Browns coach Kevin Stefanski believes a pass-first offensive approach gives his team the best chance in a highly competitive AFC North environment. Contract: Hopkins is hoping to match or exceed the one-year, $15 million deal Baltimore gave Odell Beckham Jr. Image: MSA/Icon Sportswire Packers [Musgrave] Packers OTAs: Romeo Doubs and Luke Musgrave flash chemistry with Jordan Love Doubs: Doubs has been Love’s go-to target at OTAs. During a two-minute drill last week, the pair connected four times. 2022 Review: As a rookie last year, Doubs caught 42 of 67 targets (62.7%) for 425 yards and 3 touchdowns across 13 games. Musgrave: Musgrave, a second-round pick this year, has impressed reporters with his movement skills. Paul Bretl (Packers Wire) wrote that the 6-6, 149-pounder was a “matchup problem” when running [seam and crosser]( routes during competitive drills. - After practice, Matt LaFleur said Musgrave is “different” than any tight end he’s coached during his time in Green Bay. More Packers News: - Love threw at least two interceptions — one to S Darnell Savage and the other to CB Corey Ballentine. - Rookie second-round WR Jayden Reed is already working with the starting unit. Image: @Packers Oliver [Ed Oliver] Bills extend DT Ed Oliver, clear cap space Details: Oliver’s extension is [worth]( $68 million over four years, with $45 million guaranteed. - The deal averages $15.75 million per year, which ranks 16th among interior defensive linemen. 2022 Review: Oliver recorded 34 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 14 QB hits across 13 games last season. He earned a solid 68.5 PFF grade. Cap Impact: The deal will likely be structured to create 2023 cap space, which could — in theory — be used to sign DeAndre Hopkins. Image: Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire Falcons [Okudah] Falcons OTAs: CB Jeff Okudah steps up, TE Kyle Pitts remains out Okudah: Okudah, who was acquired via trade in April, had a diving [interception]( during the Falcons’ practice on Friday. - The former No. 3 overall pick has been working as a starter opposite AJ Terrell. Pitts: Pitts continues to be held out of practice due to MCL surgery rehab. - The 22-year-old underwent surgery in November. No Timeline: Falcons coach Arthur Smith did not offer a concrete timeline on Pitts’ return, though [expects]( the third-year tight end to be ready for the season opener. Image: Shanna Lockwood/Atlana Falcons More News - [Cowboys]( CB Jourdan Lewis (Lisfranc) cleared to resume running - [Browns]( WR Amari Cooper (core) cleared for OTAs - [Russell Wilson]( blocked trades to the Eagles and Commanders in 2022 - [Colts]( WR Michael Pittman Jr. missing time with a hip injury Together with Stathead Question of the Day Who led the NFL in rushing yards over the final four weeks of the regular season? - Nick Chubb - Cam Akers - Ken Walker III - Tyler Allgeier Sign up for a monthly subscription and get your first month free, or use “[LEGIT20](” to save $20 off one year of Stathead Football. [See Answer]( Was this email forwarded to you? Sign up [here](. [Unsubscribe]( Copyright © 2022 Legit Football. All rights reserved. 710 Main Street South #572, Southbury CT 06488