Mixon, Dobbins, Johnston, Howell, Rams

Bengals want Joe Mixon to take a pay cut + JK Dobbins not practicing over contract  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ June 16, 2022 [Sign up]( [Legit Football]( Together With: Fantasy Index [Fantasy Index]( Win your fantasy league with data-driven analysis and rankings. Brought to you by [Fantasy Index]( — the home of fantasy football analysis.  Mixon [Joe Mixon] Bengals will ask Joe Mixon to take a pay cut Details: The insight comes from The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr., who writes that Mixon’s future in Cincinnati will [depend]( on his willingness to accept a pay cut. - Dehner: “The endgame will be about whether or not he’s willing to realign his $12.8 million cap hit and $10 million in cash to the current state of the running back market.” RB Market: The running back market is in the midst of a serious slump. Mixon will likely be asked to slash his base pay in half. Pivot: If Mixon declines a pay cut, Dehner expects the Bengals to sign a cheaper veteran replacement. - The free agent market includes high-profile names like Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott, Leonard Fournette, and Kareem Hunt. Image: Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire Dobbins [JK Dobbins] JK Dobbins not practicing over contract Details: Dobbins, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract, was at the team facility for mandatory minicamp but did [not]( participate in any of the three practices. - The 24-year-old is set to make $1.39 million in 2023. Profile: Dobbins is one of the league’s more efficient running backs (5.9 yards per carry) — but has missed more games (27) than he’s played in (23) since entering the league in 2020. Disappointed: Ravens coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Todd Monken expressed disappointment in Dobbins’ decision to stay off the practice field. It’s unclear whether he will take the field come training camp. - The Ravens are highly unlikely to offer Dobbins a long-term deal given his injury history. RB Depth: Gus Edwards and Justice Hill will see increased reps for the time being. Image: Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire Johnston [Johnston] Justin Herbert hypes first-round WR Quentin Johnston Details: After practicing with Johnson for the first time, Herbert [told]( reporters that the rookie is “going to be something special.” - Herbert: “He’s a playmaker. He’s going to make a lot of plays for us. He showed up and we knew early that we’ve got a special guy out there. He’s done a great job picking up the offense so far.” Profile: Johnston caught 60 passes for 1,069 yards and 6 touchdowns with the TCU Horned Frogs last season. He averaged an elite 19.0 yards per catch across 32 appearances in college. - The 6-foot-3, 212-pounder was considered the best size/speed/strength receiver prospect in the class. - Draft expert Lance Zierlein [compared]( him to former Pro Bowler Alshon Jeffrey. Chargers' Fit: Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will [scheme around]( Johnston’s explosive yards-after-catch skillset. Expect a lot of slants, crossers, and jet sweeps. Opportunity: Johnston should see favorable matchups, as opposing defenses will be zeroed in on stopping Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen, and Mike Williams. Image: @chargers Howell [Sam Howell] Commanders QB Sam Howell ‘passed the initial offseason tests’ Details: According to The Athletic’s Ben Standig, Howell [aced]( the Commanders’ offseason practices (OTAs/minicamp) and will enter training camp well ahead of Jacoby Brissett. Arm Talent: The second-year quarterback has impressed teammates and coaches with his arm talent — especially on underneath and sideline throws. - Observers have also noticed improved footwork and leadership. - Second-year receiver Jahan Dotson is already [referring]( to Howell as the starter. More Commanders News: - New offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy wants to [involve]( RB Antonio Gibson in the passing game. - Rookie first-round CB Emmanuel Forbes has [lived up]( to his ball-hawking reputation. Image: @Commanders Rams [Bennett] Rams Minicamp: Stetson Bennett and WR Puka Nacua among rookie standouts Bennett: Bennett has [excelled]( in out-of-structure situations, there are numerous reports of him escaping pressure and completing impressive cross-body throws. - The 2x National Champion has earned praise from both Sean McVay and Cooper Kupp. Nacua: Virtually every Rams’ practice report over the past month [includes]( a big play or two being made by Nacua. Profile: The Rams drafted Nacua in the fifth-round. He caught 48 passes for 625 yards and 5 touchdowns in nine games with BYU last season. - The 6-2, 201-pounder had two standout metrics in college — a 7.1 yards-after-catch average and a 61.8% contested-catch-rate. Role: McVay said earlier this week that Nacua has shown enough to compete for a significant role as a rookie. He could push Van Jefferson, Ben Skowronek, and TuTu Atwell for playing time. 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