We are now less than two weeks away from the 2023 NFL draft, and with it being Sunday it’s time for another trip around the AFC South to catch up with the Tennessee Titans’ division rivals, the Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans.
We begin in Indy, where the Colts might have Kentucky quarterback Will Levis ranked ahead of Florida signal-caller Anthony Richardson, which is music to the ears of the countless Titans fans who want no part of Levis.
In Jacksonville, the Jags aren’t expected to trade up in the first round from No. 24 overall, but one writer estimates what it would cost to do so. If the Jags stick and pick, sportsbooks have odds on what position they’ll target.
The Texans are expected to take a quarterback at No. 2 overall, which normally leads to massive expectations, but head coach DeMeco Ryans is already doing his best to temper them.
Check out those stories and more in our weekly trip around the AFC South.
Ranking the Colts needs entering the draft
Colts Wire’s Cody Manning lists the team’s biggest needs going into the draft. Of course, quarterback tops the list.
7 burning questions Colts face entering 2023 NFL draft
Colts Wire’s Meghan Hall asks seven burning questions for Indy going into the 2023 NFL draft, with one of them asking about a possible retool or rebuild, which is something many are wondering about the Titans.
Colts restructure DeForest Buckner's contract
Indy converted $5 million of defensive lineman DeForest Buckner’s 2023 base salary, which saves the team $2.5 million against the cap.
Report: Colts have Will Levis ranked ahead of Anthony Richardson?
ESPN’s Matt Miller reports that the Colts have Kentucky’s Will Levis ranked ahead of Florida’s Anthony Richardson on their draft board because the former is more likely to be ready in Year 1 than the latter.
Did Stephon Gilmore request a trade from Colts this offseason?
Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner appears to hint that former Indy cornerback Stephon Gilmore requested a trade. The veteran was dealt to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason.
Colts' Shaquille Leonard progressing well
After an injury-riddled campaign in 2022, Shaquille Leonard is making progress in his recovery from a nerve issue in his back. Head coach Shane Steichen did not put a timetable on his return to the field, though.
How much would a trade to top 10 cost the Jaguars?
Jaguars Wire’s Adam Stites used the trade value chart to estimate what it would cost the Jags to jump to No. 10 from No. 24, and the value turns out to be equal to an early second-round pick (560 points).
Jason McCourty says Maurice Jones-Drew was toughest player to tackle
Former Titans cornerback Jason McCourty recently revealed on “Good Morning Football” that ex-Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew was one of the toughest players to tackle during his career.
Jaguars cut ties with WR Willie Johnson IV
Jacksonville parted ways with a wide receiver last week, releasing Willie Johnson IV with a failed physical designation. The specifics of the injury weren’t disclosed.
Betting odds for Jaguars' first-round pick in 2023 NFL Draft
According to sportsbooks, the Jaguars are most likely to select a cornerback with their first-round pick (No. 24 overall). Cornerback is followed by defensive line/EDGE and offensive line.
Texans expect WR John Metchie to participate in offseason program
After missing all of his rookie season due to a battle with leukemia, it appears wideout John Metchie is trending in the right direction ahead of 2023, with the second-year pro set to take part in the offseason program.
DeMeco Ryans may try, but Texans' rookie QB will bear massive expectations
Texans Wire’s John Crumpler writes that head coach DeMeco Ryans will try his best to temper expectations if Houston takes a quarterback, but doing so will be difficult.
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