NFL training camps: Fantasy football tips, nuggets and what I learned at Cardinals, Bills, Lions, Colts, Titans, Bengals, Steelers, Browns stops
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Neck burns and optimism. That's what NFL training camp is all about. While sunscreen helps with the neck issue, not much is blocking teams from feeling good about their players this time of year. Players are in the best shape of their lives. They want 1,500 yards or double-digit sacks. And coaches and front-office officials hope they get it.
All of that is easy to process when the NFL is a collective 0-0. What's great about a reporter's training camp tour is you can take a team at face value, making observations for the first time about what a roster can be. You talk to players, coaches and general managers in relaxed settings, when there's time to reflect -- and dream.
That's why we hopped on four different planes and drove 1,600 miles in a rental car to bring you the goods. The days of uninspired videoconference interviews due to COVID-19 protocols are over. We even entered an NFL locker room for the first time in two years (thanks, Cincinnati).
So here's a sizable notebook on what I learned at camps for the
Arizona Cardinals,
Buffalo Bills,
Detroit Lions,
Indianapolis Colts,
Tennessee Titans,
Cincinnati Bengals,
Pittsburgh Steelers and
Cleveland Browns, including how each team is looking in the early going and fantasy tips to know. Let's start in the Valley.
Location: Glendale, Arizona
Date I visited: Wednesday, July 27
Watt's defensive lowdown
J.J. Watt is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year who's now looking to become a one-time champion. If he does enter 2023 free agency, he wants to do so "hopefully after getting a nice, big ring," he says.
Watt figures that process includes him getting into the backfield and disrupting. The Cardinals need to offset the loss of edge rusher
Chandler Jones, and Watt -- who is now healthy after a shoulder injury cost him 10 games last year -- believes he'll help. The hiring of former Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke comes with a more aggressive philosophy, too.
"He has a specific vision of how he wants us to play, which I like," Watt said. "It's all about making plays. Can't really do that if you're sitting from behind reading and thinking too much. Defensive line play is all about instincts and playing. We have a chance to be violent."
Arizona's most fascinating experiment on defense is
Isaiah Simmons, who will stretch the positional limits in 2022. The depth chart lists him as a linebacker, but I watched Simmons play safety in 11-man, then transition to one-on-one teaching with a defensive backs coach and a pass-rush coach while the rest of the defense watched special teams periods.
"Very athletic guy," Watt said. "We're going to try to maximize him as much as we can. You're drafted in the first round to make plays."
Conner's RB1 outlook
When I caught up with coach Kliff Kingsbury about his offense, one of the first things he mentioned was
James Conner's great hands. I had asked him about Conner's one-handed catch off a screen pass on the first day of camp, which is hardly Conner's first one-hander. He used to do it all the time in Pittsburgh.
Conner spent years sharing the workload with the Steelers and fighting injury, leading to a one-year flier contract with Arizona in 2021. He parlayed that into 18 touchdowns, a Pro Bowl berth and a $21 million contract. And it wouldn't shock if Conner greatly eclipsed his output of 37 catches from a season ago -- especially with former backfield mate
Chase Edmonds signing in Miami.
"Any time James touches the ball down there you felt good about him having the opportunity to get in [for a touchdown]," Kingsbury said.
Conner just wants one thing, he says: "touches." And he doesn't care how he gets them.
Cardinals fantasy tips and camp intel
- I spoke to a team source who was still holding out some hope that receiver DeAndre Hopkins' six-game suspension could be knocked down to four games. I checked with the NFLPA, which considers Hopkins' case a closed issue; he has to serve the six games after violating the league's substance abuse policy. Apparently Hopkins believes there may be a sliver of a chance to reverse it, and the team hopes he's right, even if efforts appear futile.
- Receiver Rondale Moore is expected to assume the Christian Kirk role in the Cardinals' offense, working from the inside out. Last season, Kirk (now with Jacksonville) played many snaps in the slot but also got 23 deep-ball targets. The Cardinals envision Moore, an explosive second-round pick, handling those duties and more, considering his ability to take handoffs.
- I heard a story that a Cardinals coach playfully told tight end Zach Ertz that he could catch 100 passes this year. There's precedent for it; Ertz had 116 catches with the Eagles in 2018 and averaged 5.1 catches per game for Arizona last season -- which would be 87 catches over a full season. What's clear is Ertz is more comfortable in the Arizona offense in Year 2. His numbers will be robust, though the team likes rookie tight end Trey McBride, too.
- Don't discount receiver Antoine Wesley's role in the offense. He was heavily involved in the practice session I saw.
Location: Pittsfield, New York
Date I visited: Saturday, July 30
Allen taking charge
Allen tells me he "absolutely" plans to take more ownership of the Bills' offense in his fifth year. Part of that is his comfort level in the only Bills system he has known since entering the league in 2018. But there's another part, which is crucial: The Bills have seen Allen take more charge at the line of scrimmage over the past two seasons, with more assertiveness in calling protections and checking into different looks.
The Bills know Allen is at his best when he feels like he has figured the game out up front.
"That comes with progress and progression," Allen said. "Going through all these types of scenarios ... just trying to build that trust with the guys as far as communication."
The transition from Brian Daboll to Ken Dorsey at offensive coordinator should be smooth for Allen, who has a good rapport with his former quarterbacks coach.
"We've got a long history. We know each other very well. He knows my likes and my dislikes," Allen said. "When it comes to calling plays, he's got a step ahead. I love the guy. He's fiery."
Added new teammate
Von Miller on Allen: "I've been around a lot of great quarterbacks --
Matthew Stafford and Peyton Manning -- and
Josh Allen, he's right up there with those guys if he can keep up the same trajectory. The sky's the limit for him."
Miller Time
Bills general manager Brandon Beane was blunt about why he wanted to sign Miller this offseason. The veteran edge rusher signed a six-year deal with Buffalo that includes $51.5 million guaranteed.
"He's someone who brings something you don't have," Beane said.
That's Hall of Fame-level talent at a crucial position along with unique leadership. Beane was high on Miller's impact on Super Bowl winners in Denver and Los Angeles, and he heard stories about Miller's impact on Rams defensive tackle
Aaron Donald and how he urged him to be a more vocal leader.
"Those guys can say things -- with how they are built and their pedigree -- that maybe others can't," Beane said.
Allen called Miler a "rock star, as smooth as can be" on the practice field, then joked, "The scary thing is I don't think he's trying very hard right now," indicating Miller is pacing himself early in camp.
Bills fantasy tips and camp intel
- Love this quote from Stefon Diggs in my post-practice talk with him about his place in the receiver pantheon: "I don't pay attention to where I'm at. I kind of let everybody else pick where I'm at. ... I'm 100% confident in who I am and what I can do. I'll let everybody else figure it out. The numbers are going to speak."
- Gabriel Davis is a safe fantasy play for a few reasons. First, Allen trusts him. Second, he has proved incredibly reliable among Bills coaches and players. And third, he will get one-on-one matchups because of the presence of Diggs. More than one person at Buffalo camp told me that. The Bills are not expecting fireworks from Davis each week, but they expect him to be steady and reliable. His target share should be relatively healthy.
- The Isaiah McKenzie hype is real -- the Bills love his speed -- but as it stands, Buffalo also plans to use Jamison Crowder quite a bit, thanks to his instincts and feel for the game. We will get a better sense of receiver workload expectations closer to roster cuts.
- The Bills might be trying to curb their excitement for running back James Cook because of his rookie status, but make no mistake, they are pumped about his ceiling. The reports from Buffalo-area reporters about his quick impact just validate how the team felt going into camp. Maybe Cook follows the plan of his brother, Dalvin Cook, who unseated veteran Latavius Murray as the top back in Minnesota as a rookie, but Buffalo knows its first-year back's best value might be as a pass-catcher. Either way, the rest of the backfield has come to compete. Zack Moss is running with conviction, Devin Singletary remains the most well-rounded back of the group and Duke Johnson impressed the team with his tape last year. Who is the odd man out?
- I'm told the plan is for cornerback Tre'Davious White to return to practice "sooner than later." There doesn't seem to be much panic out of Buffalo's camp about his ability to return to the lineup. The Bills will likely keep their eye on veteran corners but don't feel the need to overcompensate yet. First-round rookie Kaiir Elam has battled well throughout camp while learning some new techniques. He was mostly a press-man corner at Florida, and the Bills have worked with him on his off-coverage, which takes time to learn. He has been eager to take that challenge and apply it.
Location: Allen Park, Michigan
Date I visited: Monday, Aug. 1
Williams' recovery
Detroit is in zero rush with one of its top 2022 draft picks. General manager
Brad Holmes said receiver
Jameson Williams -- who's still on the non-football injury list while rehabbing a torn ACL -- will not play Week 1, but the team isn't publicly disclosing a timetable beyond that.
"We're going to be very smart with him," Holmes said. "He's in a good place right now. It's not going to be Week 1."
What gives Detroit peace is its improved depth at receiver.
DJ Chark joins a group that was improving at the end of the year, so while Williams is right on schedule, patience is key.
"[Coach] Dan [Campbell] and I felt we were in a position to acquire a player like this and don't need him for Day 1," Holmes said. "It's a long-term thing."
Detroit traded up to No. 12 in April to draft Williams, who joins Chark, Amon-Ra St. Brown,
Josh Reynolds,
Quintez Cephus and
Kalif Raymond as the top wideouts on the depth chart.
Goff's edge
August breeds optimism in NFL camps, but Goff's excitement about his second year in Detroit feels genuine. He raved about new offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, who Goff says has added "more plays and more detail" to the offense. Goff wanted that, in part because he knows the importance of variety from his time with the Rams.
"If you don't do it the right way, it can be too much and confusing," said Goff of installing more offense. "But when you install it sequentially and in a way that makes sense, it's good for guys. The best offenses I've been on in L.A. with the way Sean [McVay] installs, it's got to be sequential."
In Goff's first year in Detroit, he posted career lows in yards (3,245) and touchdown passes (19), not counting his rookie season, when he was a part-time starter. But he is a two-time Pro Bowler. Is he eager to remind people of that with his 2022 play?
"I'm not out here trying to make sure people know who I am -- if I play well, that will all take care of itself," Goff said. "Last year wasn't our best year or my best year. How do I get better from that and come out here and play well this year, and then let people say what they may."
Lions fantasy tips and camp intel
- This is about the best endorsement you'll find on St. Brown, via Goff: "I'm looking for him when things break down, and I'm looking for him when we need a play," Goff said. "Right now, he's that guy. ... He can take a sweep to the house. At the same time, he understands defense and coverage, and it's so rare for a young player to have that ability. He keeps asking the right questions and understanding what's going on over there. He's going [up]."
- The Lions believe wholeheartedly in a 1-2 tailback approach with D'Andre Swift and Jamaal Williams, which might not be what fantasy managers want to hear if they're looking to Swift for a massive workload this season. But keep in mind that Swift has just 265 carries in two years, so he enters a crucial third season completely fresh and healthy. And the Lions know what they have: a guy who's "dangerous in space," as Holmes told me. So Swift might never be a 300-carry guy, but the Lions have big plans for manufacturing looks for him all over the field.
- Corner Jeff Okudah has no hard restrictions coming off his Achilles injury, though the team continues to monitor his workload. Campbell has made clear that Okudah has work to do to fend off Will Harris for a starting corner job, but there's no sense that Okudah isn't in the plans for the defense. He has been working hard and asking the right questions. At the practice I visited, he spent extensive time with defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant walking through what just happened on the field.
Location: Anderson, Indiana
Dates I visited: Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Wednesday, Aug. 3
RB2 and WR1?
The first thing that stood out during my Colts visit was that running back
Nyheim Hines will catch a lot of passes in a
Matt Ryan-led offense. He was getting the ball a ton in red zone work, and Ryan is highly skilled at working the screen-pass game. Hines was making people miss in small spaces on his way to the end zone, and the Colts are unafraid to play Hines and No. 1 back
Jonathan Taylor in the same formations.
General manager Chris Ballard pointed out that Hines -- who had just 40 catches last year -- was in the 60s range when playing with former Colts QBs Andrew Luck and Philip Rivers, so he expects similar or higher output going forward.
"We have to get him involved," Ballard said. "He's a weapon and a playmaker."
Many others at Colts camp agree, and coach Frank Reich said his goal is to keep teams "off balance" with Taylor and Hines playing off each other. Taylor still garners a massive workload, but there's a feeling here that he won't get 332 carries again -- in part because the Colts won't need it, having enough versatility to keep Taylor fresh.
"It's going to be a lot to defend," Taylor said of the 1-2 combo.
Make 'em Paye
For the Colts to make a jump on defense, they will need the best from
Kwity Paye, their 2021 first-round pick who wasn't thrilled with his four-sack debut.
Paye says he's not as stressed in Year 2, thinking less and reacting more due to a better understanding of the playbook. He's also past the hamstring injury that affected him at times last year. And his goal for 2022 is clear.
"I definitely want to get double-digit sacks," Paye said. "I feel me getting double-digit sacks will help the team in the pass rush. Last year, I wanted to do that, but I kind of started out slowly and got the injury. I've put a lot of work in this offseason. I can't wait to get out on the field and show people what I've been working on."
Colts fantasy tips and camp intel
- I visited Colts camp wondering about vertical speed on offense. Do they have enough of it? So I watched second-round rookie Alec Pierce closely, and Indy's offense ran him on a lot of vertical routes. That's not all he ran, of course, but there were enough of them to get my attention. And quite often he had at least a half-step on his defender. In one 7-on-7 session, cornerback Stephon Gilmore tried the veteran jersey grab and held on for about 20 yards after Pierce got a release.
- Receiver Parris Campbell got most if not all of the first-team reps I saw when the Colts were in three-receiver sets -- which was often. The most common look had Michael Pittman Jr. and Pierce on the outside with Campbell in the slot. The Colts believe Campbell's lack of production (34 catches over 15 games in three seasons) is due mostly to bad injury luck. "Even though he's been injured, he's been around -- he's very experienced, knows the system very well, knows the ins and outs of it," offensive coordinator Marcus Brady said. "He's got speed. He's strong. People don't realize how strong he is as well. Great separation [ability]. He's an added weapon for us."
- The tight end depth behind Mo Alie-Cox is interesting. Kylen Granson will be a factor. He has worked with the first-team unit some, and he has some moves while working inside. And rookie Jelani Woods is an impressive talent. The Colts have options there.
- From what I'm told, the Colts' contract strategy is clear: Figure out a way to pay guard Quenton Nelson, hopefully this month. Other contract matters can wait. That means Kenny Moore II, a standout corner who has two years left on a four-year, $33 million deal, might not cash in until 2023. The same goes for linebacker Bobby Okereke, an underrated player.
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Date I visited: Thursday, Aug. 4
Out of the Woods
Robert Woods calls himself "right on schedule" in his ACL recovery, and though he won't place a firm timeline on a return, Week 1 is clearly the plan -- and that plan is looking good.
"That's my goal to be out there, be available for my team, my coaching staff," Woods said.
Woods has ramped up his practice activity, and soon enough he should be a full-go, though here's to guessing the Titans keep him out of some of the preseason action.
Regardless, the Titans won't lean on one player to offset the loss of
A.J. Brown, who was traded to the Eagles in April. They will make up his production collectively. A big part of that is
Treylon Burks, a first-round pick who improved his conditioning this summer. That was a slight issue in OTAs/minicamp, but no longer. Burks has looked the part of a top pick so far, and Woods plans to keep it that way.
"Challenge him. Just let him know what it is in the league," said Woods on how he imparts wisdom to talented rookies. "Obviously it's one thing to be a first-round draft pick and to be able to have a good practice, but to be able to dominate in this league is having self-worth. You can be the guy in practice, but if you're not pushing yourself to go beyond, catch and run, making plays, then that's the difference."
QB answering the bell
The word I'm getting out of training camp is
Ryan Tannehill has impressed the Titans, and that's not typical camp optimism. As my colleague Dan Graziano mentioned on Tuesday, Tannehill has come with a serious edge after an offseason that tested his mettle. Talk to just about anyone at Tennessee about how players are performing at camp, and Tannehill's name comes up quickly.
Woods, for one, said he has noticed how well Tannehill is throwing and running the ball, making the point that Tannehill's speedy presence gives them options. The veteran QB is making good decisions. It's early, but the Titans have been very pleased.
Titans fantasy tips and camp intel
- The Titans have a plan to preserve running back Derrick Henry, who has 1,115 carries over the past four years. That plan starts in training camp, and on padded days, Henry will start but might not complete a full practice. The Titans will give him agility work or route-running exercises while the rest of the team practices. On other days, he might go through a full session. But it's clear they need to treat him differently at times, given the workload. And that preservation tells me Henry is up for another massive carry share. "If you can take 15 reps off him on Aug. 4, why not?" running backs coach Tony Dews said.
- Someone with the Titans told me this about Kyle Phillips, a fifth-round receiver out of UCLA: "We haven't quite figured out a way to cover him yet." Phillips is very quick out of the slot and is earning some first-team looks with his play. Tennessee wants him to be a little quicker with his decision-making, but that will come.
- Malik Willis is very clearly the developmental quarterback, and even when he gets second-team reps, the goal appears to be letting him redshirt behind the scenes. At times -- like when he rolls to his right -- he looks very comfortable and throws with conviction. Other times, you can tell he's thinking through things, and the ball is a tad late. But the Titans are happy with his progression overall. I don't get the sense the Titans are going to roll Willis out for a Wildcat-type package. He will be stashed.
- Tannehill's safety valves when plays break down will most likely be Woods and tight end Austin Hooper, who should see a healthy red zone share. But the Titans also love Nick Westbrook-Ikhine's versatility, as he can play all three receiver spots.
- Second-round pick Roger McCreary should work his way into a role in the secondary. He's a player multiple scouts told me pre-draft was underrated in the process. Teams were very high on his toughness and instincts.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Date I visited: Friday, Aug. 5
Weight watchers
The Bengals are not overly concerned with
Joe Burrow's recovery after he had surgery to remove his appendix, but the biggest thing is monitoring his weight and making sure he is regaining his strength. Burrow has lost some weight, as is common with this procedure, and he has been drinking protein-style shakes. There's no rush to get him ready for preseason action, though.
As coach Zac Taylor stressed to me, Cincinnati is 30-plus days from Week 1 kickoff. The main thing for Burrow is communicating with his new offensive linemen, including offensive tackle
La'el Collins, who has been on the non-football injury list but should be back soon. Guard
Alex Cappa is easing his way back into practice, and new center
Ted Karras has been out there. Burrow and his revamped line need to catch a rhythm.
Mixon's workload
Here's a good argument for running back
Joe Mixon getting another large workload this year: Taylor is committed to taking whatever the defense gives him. And with arguably the game's best trio of receivers in
Ja'Marr Chase,
Tyler Boyd and
Tee Higgins, defenses will be daring Cincinnati to hand it off. That plan resulted in 292 rushes for 1,205 yards and 12 touchdowns for Mixon last season.
"We know some games we're going to rely heavily on the run. We have to," Taylor said. "And then there are other games we will spread them out and throw. ... We're at a point now where we don't have to force the ball to anybody. [Burrow] can make sound decisions as a quarterback and get the ball where it needs to go based on what's been given to him."
Cincinnati players and coaches are unanimous in saying Mixon is one of the game's best at wearing down defenders late in the game. He thrives off it.
"If you keep pounding the defense and wearing them down, that's going to play in your favor," Mixon said. "That's when we end up delivering."
Slightly different camp for Chase
Last training camp, Chase's drops in practice were
a sizable storyline. But he instantly turned into one of the game's best receivers. Taylor obviously knew what he had, which is why he had to chuckle at that storyline now.
"The fans and media can ride the roller coaster of the daily activity of training camp," Taylor said. "We don't do that."
As Taylor points out, sometimes the defense or offense is ahead in its installations at different points in camp, resulting in an advantage that observers won't see. For instance, camp is also a time for quarterbacks to take chances, sometimes resulting in a lot of mistakes. Sure, criticism of a player might be warranted if he's not working hard or doesn't understand what it takes. But Taylor says, "That wasn't the case with Ja'Marr."
"He was working behind the scenes like a 10-year vet," he said. "Came in early, attentive in meetings, doing a great job. So maybe frustrating practices on his end. We didn't react like everybody else did because we knew he was coming."
Chase ultimately caught 81 passes for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns. He added another 25 catches, 368 yards and a touchdown during the Bengals' playoff run. Chase will line up both outside and in the slot this season, and he won't be limited in any way.
Bengals fantasy tips and camp intel
- The Bengals don't have many sleepers on offense because they are so deep, but here's one: Kwamie Lassiter II, an undrafted free agent signing out of Kansas who is competing for the backup slot receiver job. He has had a really good offseason and training camp, Taylor said.
- After taking back-to-back one-year deals in free agency, Karras eschewed journeyman status by earning the starting center job in Miami last year, leading to a three-year, $18 million deal with Cincinnati. How did he do it? "I grew up. I'm 29 years old, so I know how to be successful at this position. I'm lucky enough I got to stick around long enough to develop mentally and physically."
Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Date I visited: Saturday, Aug. 6
QB index
My sense on the quarterback situation after spending time in Pittsburgh is
Mitch Trubisky remains the clear favorite to start, especially after his play picked up in recent days. He has performed better in red zone work, and the team seems to respond to him.
"I think Mitch is actually turning a lot of heads in camp," running back
Najee Harris told me. "He's doing a good job of going through reads and understanding what stuff is, doing a good job of taking on that role. I'm excited to see what he does myself."
Harris added about Trubisky's running ability: "We haven't even put in some of the QB scheme runs -- because he can run. I'm excited about all of that."
Mason Rudolph has made things interesting, though. He has been solid and accurate. If it's Trubisky's job to lose, and it appears to be, there's only so much Rudolph can do.
Kenny Pickett will likely need some time to develop, and there's not much feeling that Pittsburgh will rush him into the starting job.
The key will be figuring out how Pittsburgh utilizes the three players on game day. The Steelers prefer to keep three QBs on the active roster, but which one will be inactive on Sundays? Rudolph is earning the right to be in the lineup, but placing your first-round pick on the game-day inactive list isn't ideal for his development.
Running back rest
Harris plans to be fully back from his minor foot injury over the next week or so, and it seems like Pittsburgh is taking some license in pacing its prized No. 1 back. There's no alarm about his actual health. He feels fine.
"I always want to practice, always want to play, but I understand what they are doing," Harris said. "They want to see the other guys, see what they can do."
Harris is preparing for another massive workload to build off his 307-carry, 1,200-yard rookie performance. Behind him, veteran Benny Snell is positioned for the No. 2 role, with Anthony McFarland and
Jaylen Warren working to make things interesting.
Harris knows his presence helps bring balance to the offense, but he also stresses the Steelers' offensive talent is deep.
"We've got a lot of playmakers -- Pat [Freiermuth], Chase [Claypool], Diontae [Johnson], even the new guys with George [Pickens] and [Calvin] Austin and even Connor [Heyward]," he said. "We've got to find a way where we can establish what we do best, get them the ball in space, change the offense in ways we can be more explosive."
Steelers fantasy tips and camp intel
- Some league personnel evaluators consider Pat Freiermuth as the most elite of the Steelers' playmakers. Don't be surprised if he's a top-10 tight end by season's end. A hamstring injury has affected his chemistry with the quarterbacks, but that should come together quickly upon his return.
- Why don't the Steelers feel a need to panic by adding a veteran free agent defensive back right now? Six players on the two-deep depth chart have extensive starter experience, and five others have played valuable snaps in the NFL. This is not an inexperienced group -- just one without blue-chip names, save Minkah Fitzpatrick. The Steelers believe they can roll out different combinations to thwart the defense. The goal is to not have an obvious weak link that receivers and quarterbacks can target.
- Yes, George Pickens has been a standout in camp. His body control on contested catches has provided highlights almost daily. I'm told coaches have been pleased with his approach to being a professional, too. He hasn't been a problem behind the scenes. Pickens wanted to go to a place with a stable NFL culture, and Pittsburgh is ideal for that.
- I'm not sure exactly how many targets Calvin Austin III will get, but he is making his presence known early in camp. Trubisky isn't afraid to throw his way, and he has more than just speed -- he has reliable hands.
Location: Berea, Ohio
Date I visited: Sunday, Aug. 7
Sophomore spike
One Browns player primed for a Year 2 jump is linebacker
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, a player some league execs have pegged as an eventual top-10 linebacker.
"Finding the ball, IQ, knowing when and where to strike, pass coverage, zone drops -- these are things I'm looking to grow at," Owusu-Koramoah said.
That includes a range of responsibilities. Owusu-Koramoah is not a traditional thumping linebacker. He's listed at 221 pounds but has serious range that expands his role in the defense.
"I can play down on the edge, inside the defense, outside the defense, in the APEX, wide alignment, box, edges," Owusu-Koramoah said. "Everywhere, basically."
