Joe Burrow Running Without Leg Sleeve

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) is running without a leg sleeve and got in a throwing session on Friday, which is a positive development for his return to the practice field in short order. Burrow suffered a calf strain on July 28, and his recovery timeline was labeled week-to-week. While the Bengals' starters aren't […]

Cade Johnson Released From Hospital

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cade Johnson (concussion) was released from Harborview Medical Center on Friday after suffering a scary injury that caused him to be stretchered off the field during Thursday's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Pete Carroll said last night he had full movement and tests showed "no findings'' for other […]

49ers Sign Defensive Lineman Breeland Speaks

The San Francisco 49ers signed defensive lineman Breeland Speaks to a one-year deal and placed cornerback Anthony Averett (undisclosed) on the Injured Reserve list. Speaks led the USFL with nine sacks in 2023 and added six tackles for loss. The 27-year-old was a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft but missed a lot of […]

Keke Coutee Released By Saints

Veteran wide receiver Keke Coutee has been released by the New Orleans Saints. The former fourth-round pick started his career with the Houston Texans, where he has some success, but caught just two passes in two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts in 2021 and 2022. Now, the 26-year-old has a bleak future outlook for his […]

Kalif Raymond Inks Two-Year Extension

Detroit Lions wide receiver/return specialist Kalif Raymond signed a two-year contract extension, making him one of the highest-paid punt returners in the NFL, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Raymond has hauled in 95 passes for 1,192 yards and four touchdowns and has returned 41 punts for 500 yards and one touchdown in his two […]

Patrick Mahomes Will See Action In Preseason Opener

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the team's available starters will play about a quarter of action in the preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints. Mahomes has nothing to prove, so all fantasy managers should hope for is that he stays healthy. That said, it could be interesting to see […]

Kareem Hunt Visiting Vikings

Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is visiting with the Minnesota Vikings on Friday, marking his third visit with a team over the last week. Hunt previously met with the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts but left both visits without a deal. Minnesota could potentially look to add a veteran presence in its running back […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III Suffers Broken Wrist

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver/return specialist Ray-Ray McCloud III (wrist) suffered a broken wrist in practice. The 26-year-old will undergo surgery and has a timeline of eight weeks to return to action. That said, he will surely miss the first couple of regular season games, and he could be out until at least Week 5. […]

Michael Mayer Dealing With "Bumps And Bruises"

Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Michael Mayer missed Sunday and Wednesday's practices, but head coach Josh McDaniels said he was out because of normal "bumps and bruises" of camp. That said, there is no cause for concern as of now. The 22-year-old Notre Dame product will compete with Austin Hooper to be the primary […]

George Kittle Dealing With Adductor Strain

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is dealing with an adductor strain and is expected to be sidelined for about a week. The 29-year-old has missed at least two games in five of his six NFL seasons, so he's no stranger to minor injuries and brief absences. Given his short timeline to return, this […]

Chase Claypool Not Practicing Thursday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's practice and is not practicing on Thursday. The former Steelers wideout started training camp on the PUP (Physically Unable To Perform) list but returned quickly and has been impressive during camp, especially in the red zone. However, he seemingly continues to pick […]

Mike McCarthy Thinks Tony Pollard Is Fully Healed

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy thinks running back Tony Pollard (ankle) is fully healed and back to his explosive self. "He has put his foot in the ground on a number of runs," McCarthy said. "I definitely think he's back." Pollard suffered an ankle injury that required offseason surgery in the NFC Divisional loss […]

How To Win Superflex Fantasy Football Leagues: Strategies, Tips, Overview

Superflex fantasy football leagues have grown in popularity over the past few years and are now a staple among die-hard fantasy gamers. We'll explain the ins and outs of Superflex formats below, but the most important thing to know is quarterbacks carry a hefty premium compared to traditional single-quarterback leagues. While finding a starting quarterback […]

How To Win Dynasty Fantasy Football Leagues: Strategies, Tips, Overview

If you're interested in taking the next step to play in a dynasty fantasy football league, there's a good chance you have already played in plenty of redraft or seasonal fantasy football formats for several years. That said, we're operating under the assumption that everyone knows how fantasy football works and the general scoring rules […]

Should I Draft Jonathan Mingo? Fantasy Football Outlook

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo rose up draft boards at the 2023 Senior Bowl, eventually being selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Ole Miss product is physically gifted and could be a key contributor right away while catching passes from rookie QB Bryce Young. Naturally, he'll carry plenty of […]

Ravens Host Jadeveon Clowney On A Visit

The Baltimore Ravens hosted veteran defensive end/outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney on a free-agent visit Tuesday. Clowney has remained un-signed all offseason, but he could be looking to land with a new team as training camps are set to wrap up. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft has produced fewer than […]

Adam Trautman Listed As Broncos Starting Tight End

Denver Broncos tight end Adam Trautman is listed as the team's starter ahead of Greg Dulcich on the team's initial unofficial depth chart. Head coach Sean Payton said it's written in pencil so it should be taken with a grain of salt, but it's still an interesting development. Trautman spent three seasons with the New […]

Michael Mayer Not Practicing Wednesday

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (undisclosed) is not practicing on Wednesday, marking his second straight practice missed. The Raiders had two days off between the last time they hit the field, but there's no further information on Mayer's status yet. Hopefully, he's dealing with something minor and will get back on the field […]

Justin Fields Will Play In Preseason Opener

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Fields is looking to take the next step as a passer in 2023 after becoming just the third quarterback in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season last year. […]

Rashod Bateman Activated From PUP List

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is being activated off of the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list on Wednesday and will make his training camp debut. Bateman has dealt with unfortunate injury troubles during his first two seasons in the NFL, missing a combined 16 games in 2021 and 2022. The former first-round […]

Jerome Ford Considered Week-To-Week

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (hamstring) is being labeled week-to-week, so he is likely to miss a good chunk of the team's remaining preseason practices and games. The 23-year-old suffered a hamstring injury on Monday. In his absence, Demetric Felton Jr. and John Kelly Jr. should see more action behind Nick Chubb. Ford is […]

Josh Allen Is Fine After Leaving Practice Early Monday

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen left practice early on Monday before returning to action later in the day. Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey said Allen left practice to get "stretched out," and he's good to go moving forward. Allen dealt with elbow injuries last season and any setbacks would be of great concern for Bills Mafia […]

John Hightower Making A Case For Chargers 53-Man Roster

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver John Hightower has hauled in just 10 passes for 167 yards and no touchdowns since entering the NFL in 2020, but he is reportedly gaining steam to make the Chargers' 53-man roster with an impressive showing at training camp. "The most surprising performer in Chargers camp has been receiver John […]

Clayton Tune Has Worked With First and Second-Team Offense

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Clayton Tune has seen reps with the first and second-team offense during training camp, and Tyler Drake of AtoZSports said he "has easily been one of the main standouts from camp." The fifth-round selection of the 2023 NFL Draft threw 40 touchdowns to just 10 interceptions last year at the University […]

Keenan Allen To See More Snaps Outside

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen said he was "stuck in the slot" in Joe Lombardi's offense over the last few seasons, but he'll operate inside and outside under new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. Allen said he's watching a lot of film of the Cowboys offense under Moore and sees himself playing a similar […]

Deneric Prince Operating As Lead RB On Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs running back Deneric Prince is operating as the team's starting running back on Tuesday, as Isiah Pacheco (shoulder) is not yet cleared for contact and Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is out sick. Prince continues to get first-team reps, so his fantasy football intrigue is rising by the week. While Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon […]

Quez Watkins Holding Onto No. 3 WR Role

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Quez Watkins has been a solid contributor to the team's passing offense over the last two seasons, racking up a combined 76 receptions for 1,001 yards and four touchdowns. During this year's training camp, he has reportedly been impressive and is holding off former Atlanta Falcons wideout Olamide Zaccheaus for the […]

Mazi Smith Not Practicing On Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Mazi Smith (knee) is not practicing on Tuesday. The 2023 first-round pick is dealing with tendinitis and is getting a precautionary MRI on his knee. The Michigan product earned First-Team All-Big-10 honors in 2022 after totaling 48 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss. He's expected to be a high-end run-stuffer immediately […]

Ronald Jones Likely To Miss Preseason Opener

Dallas Cowboys running back Ronald Jones (groin) is not practicing on Tuesday and is likely to miss the team's preseason opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday. It's a tough development for Jones after he was handed a two-game suspension for violating the NFL's PED policy. The Cowboys listed the two-time Super Bowl Champion behind […]

Damiere Byrd Will Miss "At Least A Month"

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (hamstring) suffered a severe hamstring injury last weekend and is expected to miss at least a month of action. The 30-year-old wide receiver caught just 13 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns in 14 games with the Falcons last year, but his punt-returning ability could mean he'll make […]