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ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports free agent CB Shaquill Griffin is visiting the Raiders on Wednesday.
Griffin played for the Vikings last season, intercepting two passes in 17 games played. The 29-year-old previously played for the Panthers, Texans, and Jaguars, while making a Pro Bowl with the Seahawks. The Raiders are in need of depth in the secondary after losing Nate Hobbs in the offseason. Griffin has the flexibility to start if needed for Las Vegas, should the team sign him.
KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson reports the Texans worked out former Patriots RB JaMycal Hasty.
Hasty just completed his second season with the Patriots after spending time with the Jaguars and 49ers earlier in his four-year career. The 28-year-old has primarily been a depth option in the backfield and special teamer. It is notable the Texans brought in another running back, having signed Nick Chubb with Joe Mixon recovering from an ankle injury. Hasty would need to battle his way through to make any roster, but the Texans working him out indicates Mixon may be further from returning than initially thought.
Raiders signed LB Germaine Pratt, formerly of the Bengals, to a one-year, $4.25 million contract.
Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Pratt’s deal includes another $500K in incentives. Pratt was expected to be a cap casualty for the Bengals and requested a trade. Nothing materialized and Cincy cut him earlier this week. Pratt started all 17 games for the Bengals last year. He played nearly every snap on defense and led the team with 143 combined tackles. Pratt is a safe bet to start for the Raiders this season.
Chargers OC Greg Roman said RB Omarion Hampton is “the total package.”
Roman continued to heap praise on the rookie, saying, “You don’t see a lot of guys find a hole like he’s doing right now.” Backed by No. 22 overall draft capital, fantasy managers are rightfully expecting a large workload for Hampton out of the gates. Free agent addition Najee Harris could stand in his way, but it doesn’t sound like Roman is going to simply hand the veteran the starting gig. Hampton could take on a high-end RB2 workload early in the year if he continues to impress during the offseason program.
Eagles signed No. 31 overall pick LB Jihaad Campbell to a four-year contract.
Second-round safety Andrew Mukuba is the only unsigned draft pick for Philly. Campbell is currently recovering from surgery related to the torn labrum he suffered in his final collegiate season. The versatile defender has been observing the inside linebackers in Philly’s offseason program, giving us some idea of where he will play to start his career. After trading up one spot to land Campbell in the first round, it’s safe to assume the Eagles will ramp up his workload as soon as he is healthy.
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said Kenneth Walker has been limited in practice with an ankle injury.
Macdonald said Walker “should be fine.” The fact that they are letting Walker practice in any capacity suggests the ankle injury isn’t a big deal. The Seahawks have already made their desire to establish the run abundantly clear this offseason and Walker is set to be the biggest beneficiary of that shift. Assuming he’s a full go at the start of training camp, Walker looks like a safe bet as a mid-range RB2 in early fantasy drafts.