Jahlani Tavai Sidelined Until Training Camp with Calf Injury

New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (calf) will not participate in practice until training camp after suffering a calf injury during Monday's OTA's. The 2019 second-round pick out of Hawai'i by the Detroit Lions led the Patriots in tackles last season (115) and has not missed a game over the last three years. Overall, the […]

Dont'e Thornton Jr. Flashes at Thursday's Practice

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. flashed at the team's Thursday OTA practice, according to team reporter Levi Edwards. The fourth-round rookie out of Tennessee turned heads at the 2025 NFL Combine after posting a 4.30-second 40-yard dash time at nearly 6-feet-5 inches tall, which proved to increase his draft stock mightily. The […]

Rashee Rice Impressing This Offseason

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice (knee) was limited to just three full games last season before suffering a major knee injury in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Before his injury, he looked like a fantasy football league winner while securing 24 receptions for 288 yards and two scores. According to quarterback […]

RJ Harvey Building on Strong Rookie Minicamp

Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey has become one of the hottest fantasy football names among rookies after being selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. According to team reporter Andrew Mason, the University of Central Florida product had a strong minicamp and "made another statement" at Thursday's OTA practice. Harvey was […]

Dolphins, Steelers Have Discussed Jonnu Smith Trade

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers have discussed a trade involving Pro Bowl tight end Jonnu Smith. These trade talks came after Smith hinted at wanting a new deal following his career season. The 29-year-old is due $4.8 million this season after catching 88 passes for 884 yards and eight […]

Tyler Shough Turns in "Encouraging" Practice on Thursday

New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough, who is firmly in the battle for the QB1 job, had an "encouraging performance" during Thursday's OTA practice. "Shough showed it today," Saints reporter Nick Underhill wrote. "Hit two bombs for TDs, real nice layered throw going to the sideline and had an incomplete pass on the move that […]

Marcedes Lewis Wants to Play One More Year

Veteran free-agent tight end Marcedes Lewis wants to play in 2025, and he expects it to be his final NFL season. The 41-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Bears following five seasons with the Green Bay Packers and 12 campaigns with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Originally a first-round pick in the 2006 NFL […]

Rachaad White to Remain Involved in Passing Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White saw his RB1 title stripped by rookie running back Bucky Irving last season. The Arizona State product was excellent in 2023, tallying over 1,400 yards of offense and nine touchdowns. However, he saw his production and touch share dip in 2024 as he became a committee back due […]

DeAndre Hopkins "Moving Great" at Ravens Practice

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is "moving great" at practice this offseason, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the organization this offseason after spending last year with the Tennessee Titans and Kansas City Chiefs. Hopkins, who has seven seasons of 1,000-plus receiving yards on his […]

Kenny Pickett Working with First-Team Offense

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett lined up with the first-team offense during Wednesday's walkthrough practice, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. The former first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers spent last season as Jalen Hurts' backup in Philadelphia but figures to be the favorite to win the QB1 job in Cleveland. Joe Flacco was next in […]

JC Latham Slims Down to 337 Pounds

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle JC Latham has shed weight this offseason in an effort to get faster and more agile. The No. 7 overall pick in last year's draft out of Alabama said he weighed as much as 360 pounds during his rookie season, and he is now 337 pounds. "I just felt a lot […]

Odafe Oweh Adds 20 Pounds Ahead of Fifth NFL Campaign

Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh has gained 20 pounds this offseason, according to team reporter Jamison Hensley. The Penn State product weighed in at 245 pounds last season before bulking up to 265 pounds ahead of his 5th NFL season. Oweh enjoyed the best season of his career last year, compiling 39 tackles (25 […]

Kyle Williams Flashing Separation Skills at Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver Kyle Williams has flashed his separation skills at practice this week, according to team writer Evan Lazar. The rookie was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Washington State and figures to make an impact right away as part of a weak pass-catching group. The 22-year-old enjoyed […]

Bo Nix Embracing Familiarity Heading Into Sophomore Campaign

Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix enjoyed a fantastic rookie campaign, completing over 66% of his passes for 3,775 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He added 430 yards and three scores as a runner. Heading into his sophomore campaign, the Auburn and Oregon product will have familiarity and stability he is not accustomed to. For […]

Keon Coleman Draws Praise for Offseason Work Ethic

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman had a modest rookie season after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Michigan State and Florida State product tallied 29 receptions on 57 targets for 556 yards and four scores. He ranked eighth among all NFL wideouts in average target distance (15.2), so […]

Jacory Croskey-Merritt a Late-Round Rookie Sleeper?

Washington Commanders rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a potential sleeper to watch during the team's offseason activities, according to Ben Standig of The Athletic. "A back-end roster player who could garner significant attention in the offseason: Jacory Croskey-Merritt," Standig wrote. "The 5-foot-11, 208-pounder has the goods to get there despite sitting out nearly the […]

Jalen Coker Dealing with Soft-Tissue Ailment

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker (undisclosed) is working off to the side during Tuesday's practice as he deals with a soft-tissue injury. This move is out of an abundance of caution, according to head coach Dave Canales. After going unselected in the 2024 NFL Draft, Coker had a relatively productive rookie season. He secured […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Likely to be Traded Amid OTA Absence?

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. was absent from Day 4 of the team's OTA practices, and Jaguars reporter Carlos Sanchez believes "signs are pointing toward" a potential trade for the former first-round pick out of Clemson. After missing his rookie season with a Lisfranc injury, Etienne racked up consecutive 1,000-yard rushing campaigns in […]

Tommy Tremble Undergoes Recent Back Procedure

Carolina Panthers tight end Tommy Tremble (back) underwent successful back surgery last week, according to head coach Dave Canales. The Notre Dame product is expected to be ready for training camp. Tremble, a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, has tallied 85 receptions for 782 yards and nine touchdowns in 61 career games. The […]

Saints New Staff Giving Kendre Miller a "Blank Slate"

New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller has had trouble making an impact since being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. The TCU product reportedly did not earn the trust of the previous coaching staff, but new head coach Kellen Moore is offering the ball carrier a fresh start. "First day […]

Seahawks Impressed with Elijah Arroyo's Versatility

Seattle Seahawks rookie tight end Elijah Arroyo was the No. 50 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after securing 35 receptions for 590 yards and seven touchdowns in his final campaign at Miami. The 22-year-old led the Hurricanes in yards per reception (16.9) while catching passes from Cam Ward. So far at OTAs, Seahawks […]

Ben Johnson "Extremely Impressed" with Rome Odunze

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is "extremely impressed" with wide receiver Rome Odunze this offseason. The Washington product had a decent rookie season considering the immense target competition from Keenan Allen and DJ Moore in 2024, especially while catching passes from a rookie quarterback. However, he was not a consistent fantasy football producer. With […]

Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler Sharing First-Team Reps at OTAs

New Orleans Saints quarterbacks Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler have been splitting first-team reps at OTAs this offseason, according to head coach Kellen Moore. Shough, who spent time at three universities over seven years in college, was the team's second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Rattler was a fifth-round pick in last year's draft […]

Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed Look "Fully Recovered"

New Orleans Saints wide receivers Chris Olave (head) and Rashid Shaheed (knee) look fully recovered during OTAs, according to team beat writer Matthew Paras. Olave missed nine games last season due to multiple head injuries/concussions, while Shaheed's season ended in Week 6 after he suffered a torn meniscus. Both New Orleans wideouts are explosive play-makers […]

Giants Sign Abdul Carter To Rookie Deal

The New York Giants officially signed linebacker Abdul Carter to his rookie contract on Thursday. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Penn State inked a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $45.3 million. Carter was viewed by some as the No. 1 overall player in the draft class after he […]

Luther Burden III Missing Practice with Soft-Tissue Injury

Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (undisclosed) is not practicing on Wednesday as he deals with a soft-tissue injury, according to head coach Ben Johnson. Johnson said, "It remains to be seen" when the rookie from Missouri will return to action. Burden was selected in the second round of last month's draft after compiling […]

Terry McLaurin Absent from Wednesday's Practice

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin was not at Wednesday's practice, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The 29-year-old has been a full participant in offseason workouts before this absence, but this is a situation to monitor as he heads into the final year of his contract. McLaurin's contract ranks 16th among wideouts in average […]

Garrett Wilson Wants to Stay with Jets Long Term

Speaking on the potential for a new contract, New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson said, "I'm hopeful to be a Jet for life," according to team reporter Rich Cimini. The 2022 first-round pick out of Ohio State is eligible for a contract extension following his third NFL campaign. With lackluster quarterback play between Zach […]

Tanner McKee Expected to Win QB2 Job for Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Tanner McKee is likely to be the direct backup to Jalen Hurts in 2025 despite the team drafting Kyle McCord (Syracuse) in the sixth round of last month's NFL Draft. The team's decision to trade Kenny Pickett to the Cleveland Browns signals confidence in McKee, who was a sixth-round pick in the […]

Will Shipley the Clear RB2 in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley is expected to fill the RB2 and two-minute offense role vacated by Kenneth Gainwell, according to team reporter Jimmy Kempski. "My understanding is that the Eagles were very encouraged by what they saw from Will Shipley during practice throughout the season and in games," he wrote. The team signed […]