Can the NFL adjust how much QBs get paid? (2:03)
2017 ScheduleAll times ET
2017 Schedule
9-7, 2nd in NFC North
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2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(21) | Jarrad Davis | ILB | Florida |
| 2(21) | Teez Tabor | CB | Florida |
| 3(32) | Kenny Golladay | WR | Northern Illinois |
| 4(18) | Jalen Reeves-Maybin | OLB | Tennessee |
| 4(21) | Michael Roberts | TE | Toledo |
| 5(21) | Jamal Agnew | CB | San Diego |
| 6(21) | Jeremiah Ledbetter | DE | Arkansas |
| 6(32) | Brad Kaaya | QB | Miami (FL) |
| 7(32) | Pat O'Connor | DE | Eastern Michigan |
2016 NFC North Standings
Team Leaders 2016
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards256.911th
Rushing Yards81.930th
Points For21.520th
Points Against22.413th
Free Agents
| NAME | POS | TYPE | PREV. TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Abdul-Quddus | S | UFA | DET |
| S. Acho | LB | UFA | CHI |
| J. Adams | OT | UFA | HOU |
| J. Addae | S | RFA | SD |
| D. Aiken | LS | UFA | NYG |
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