Highlights and storylines from July 22

Highlights and storylines from July 22


  • Trey Hendrickson’s holdout begins: The star edge defender didn’t report back to Bengals coaching camp Tuesday as he continues to precise frustration over his contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 
  • Tyrann Mathieu calls it a profession: The 12-year NFL veteran garnered three first-team All-Pro nods, a Super Bowl ring and a spot on the 2010s All-Decade staff.
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Packers signal T Zach Tom to a four-year extension

The Green Bay Packers signed proper deal with Zach Tom to a four-year, $88 million extension that features a signing bonus of $30.2 million, probably the most for an offensive lineman in NFL historical past.

Tom has steadily improved every season to the most effective tackles within the league. His 85.8 PFF general grade final season ranked sixth out of 81 qualifying tackles. The former fourth-round pick of Wake Forest has been particularly dominant within the run recreation, the place his 87.8 PFF grade ranked third amongst tackles.


Bengals EDGE Trey Hendrickson would not report on first day of coaching camp

Cincinnati Bengals edge Trey Hendrickson didn’t report back to coaching camp Tuesday with the remainder of his staff as he continues to precise frustration over his contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 

According to Schefter, the Bengals have been keen to supply just one yr of assured cash, whereas a number of the different league’s high rushers — Myles Garrett, T.J. Watt and Maxx Crosby — have gotten three.

Hendrickson is coming off his finest yr as a professional, main the NFL with 17.5 sacks and tying Garrett with 83 complete pressures, his fourth consecutive season with 70 or extra. His 20.0% pass-rush win fee tied Nick Bosa for the third-best mark within the league.


Saints S Tyrann Mathieu broadcasts retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons

New Orleans Saints security Tyrann Mathieu has introduced his retirement from the NFL.

Mathieu, a third-round pick of LSU in 2013, steps away from the sport after 12 seasons with 4 groups (Cardinals, Texans, Chiefs and Saints). His profession accomplishments embrace three first-team All-Pro nods, a Super Bowl ring and a spot on the 2010s All-Decade staff.

Mathieu was a sturdy participant over his profession, taking part in no less than 1,000 snaps in every of his ultimate eight seasons. His finest work was in 2015, when his 90.8 PFF general grade was the best amongst 112 qualifying safeties. 


Buccaneers T Tristan Wirfs not anticipated to overlook a lot time within the common season

All-Pro proper deal with Tristan Wirfs had surgical procedure earlier this month to restore a lingering knee damage, however in accordance with Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles, he might be prepared “prior to later.”

After his surgical procedure, Wirfs was reportedly prone to land on the bodily unable to carry out checklist and miss the primary 4 video games of the season. Bowles’ feedback paint a extra optimistic image, with Wirfs probably lacking solely a recreation or two.

Wirfs has been the NFL’s finest pass-blocking offensive deal with lately. He allowed simply 13 pressures (zero sacks) throughout 664 pass-blocking snaps final season. Pressure was generated towards him on simply 1.9% of go performs, the most effective fee amongst all offensive tackles within the league.


EDGE Ogbo Okoronkwo indicators with the Eagles

Veteran free agent Ogbo Okoronkwo signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, in accordance with NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.

Okoronkwo spent the previous two years with the Browns after stints with the Texans and Rams earlier in his profession. The two finest years of his profession got here in 2021 (79.5) and 2022 (75.1), when he ranked among the many high 30 edge defenders in PFF general grade. 

In Philadelphia, Okoronkwo will look to offer useful depth alongside the sting behind Nolan Smith and Jalyx Hunt on arguably the league’s finest protection heading into the season.


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