Week 1 provided its share of ups and downs for NFL teams, and on Tuesday, one player with local ties received some big news regarding his immediate NFL future.
T.J. Watt's outlook for the rest of the season is still up in the air after he sustained a torn pectoral in the Steelers' 23-20 overtime victory against the Bengals.
Bears linebacker Roquan Smith said in a written statement that he has requested a trade after contract negotiations between himself and the organization reached an impasse.
There are many reasons for optimism this season for fans of South Dakota State Jackrabbit football.
One of those reasons is the return of high quality players and people in important positions.
The NFL Draft seemingly came and went in a flash, and now the attention turns to rookie minicamp and contract negotiations. On Thursday, the Green Bay Packers and their second first-round pick, Georgia's Devonte Wyatt, agreed to terms.
The Denver Broncos have been amongst the most busy teams thus far this offseason. After trading for Russell Wilson this past week, the Broncos signed Randy Gregory to a massive contract, and also re-signed a former Hawkeye Linebacker at the core of their defense.