First-round pick Jaelan Phillips on a pass-rushing tear for surging Dolphins

The NFL’s shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic is denying teams the opportunity to get face time with draft prospects who have been injured, have checkered pasts or are under the radar. ”That’s definitely a factor for some of these guys,” Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said. The NFL on March 13 barred all in-person pre-draft visits, effectively canceling pro days and prospects’ visits to team headquarters.