Drake Jackson To Miss All Of Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (knee) will miss all of training camp as he recovers from patellar-tendon surgery that ended his season after just eight games in 2023. "We've got to see how rehab continues to go, but definitely not any time in camp," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. "Anytime you do that […]

Jacob Cowing Dealing With Hamstring Injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring) is expected to be out roughly 10 days as he deals with a hamstring injury, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's a bummer for the rookie fourth-round pick as he looks to earn a role in one of the best offenses in the NFL. The Arizona […]

Troy Franklin May Not Be A Contributor In 2024

Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, joining his college quarterback and first-round pick Bo Nix with the organization. The chemistry with Nix could give him a leg up on the wide receiver depth chart to begin his career, but Broncos reporter Benjamin Allbright said […]

Lamar Jackson Says He Feels "Fully Back" From Illness

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson missed a few days of practice last week while dealing with an illness, but the two-time MVP said he feels "fully back" following Monday's practice. This is great news as the calendar nears August with preseason action just around the corner. As usual, Jackson is expected to be a top-five […]

Cowboys Impressed With Royce Freeman

Veteran running back Royce Freeman signed with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, joining one of the worst running back rooms in the NFL. Tony Pollard left for the Tennessee Titans this offseason, and the organization brought back long-time running back Ezekiel Elliott. It has been assumed that Elliott and Rico Dowdle will split time in […]

Rico Dowdle Not A Roster Lock?

Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle has been a popular fantasy football sleeper this offseason after the departure of Tony Pollard. The team brought back Ezekiel Elliott, and many assume Dowdle and Elliott will split backfield duties in 2024. However, in a radio interview, Cowboys executive Stephen Jones suggested that Royce Freeman is likely to […]

Isaac Guerendo Expected To Be Out A Few Weeks

San Francisco 49ers running back Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) is dealing with a significant hamstring strain and will be out for a few weeks, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. It's a tough development for the fourth-round rookie from Louisville, who will miss valuable reps as he looks to compete for the RB2 job behind Christian […]

Rashod Bateman Leaves Practice Early, Expected To Be Fine

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (undisclosed) jogged off the practice field an hour into Monday's training camp practice and did not return. However, head coach John Harbaugh said the injury is not considered to be serious. Given Bateman's troubles staying on the field through his first three NFL seasons, it's a good sign that […]

Who Will Win The SEC Championship in 2024 College Football? Favorites, Sleepers, and Long Shots For the 2024 SEC Crown

The 2024 college football season brings a ton of new changes, especially in the Southeastern Conference. Texas and Oklahoma will take part in their inaugural seasons in the SEC, and one of them is a prime contender to win a conference title right away. Barring a few exceptions (sorry Vanderbilt), the SEC is always loaded […]

Lamar Jackson Leaves Wednesday's Practice Early

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness) returned to practice on Wednesday after missing Monday and Tuesday's action with an illness, but the two-time NFL MVP left the field after just one hour. According to team reporter Jamison Hensley, Jackson " looked weary while walking across the field and into the team facility." The former No. […]

Jordan Love, Packers Making Progress In Contract Talks

Earlier in the week, it was reported that Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will not practice at training camp until he reaches an agreement on a new contract with the organization. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini, the two sides are getting close to reaching a deal. "Based on my conversations today, it's all […]

Rams Fear Derion Kendrick Has Torn ACL

According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, the Los Angeles Rams fear Derion Kendrick (knee) suffered a torn ACL at the start of training camp. The former sixth-round pick is expected to start for L.A. in 2024, so this is a troubling development for the team and the 23-year-old defensive back. Since entering the league in […]

Matthew Stafford Looking Sharp Heading Into 16th NFL Season

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has been in the offseason retirement rumors over the last two seasons, but he is back for a 16th NFL campaign (fourth with the Rams), and team reporter Stu Jackson said he is looking sharp at the start of training camp. "Matthew Stafford picked up where he left off […]

Mekhi Blackmon Suffers Torn ACL On First Day Of Camp

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Mekhi Blackmon (knee) suffered a torn ACL on the first day of training camp on Wednesday. He is likely to miss the entire 2024 season. Needless to say, this is an unfortunate development for the organization and the second-year defensive back. After being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL […]

Allen Lazard Labeled A Bounce-Back Candidate

New York Jets wide receiver Allen Lazard signed a four-year, $44 million contract to join his longtime quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the organization last offseason, but after Rodgers went down with a torn Achilles on the first drive of the year, Lazard had a disastrous campaign. The former undrafted free agent caught just 23 passes […]

Buccaneers Optimistic About Baker Mayfield's Growth

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield exceeded all expectations in his first season with the organization. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft entered last year's training camp in a battle with Kyle Trask for the starting job, and he ultimately won it with ease. Mayfield passes for 4,044 yards, 28 […]

Three Fantasy Football Running Backs With Early Season Value - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

The 2024 NFL season is rapidly approaching, meaning it's time to start diving into which players to target in the later rounds of fantasy drafts. The fantasy football playoffs determine who walks away with their league's championship, so naturally, fantasy managers target assets who are likely to provide a boost late in the season. However, […]

Michael Pittman Jr. Aiming To Reach "Next Tier" At Wideout

After a slow start to his NFL career as a rookie, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. has been productive, especially considering his quarterback situation. The USC product has averaged 98.7 receptions, 1,053 receiving yards, and 4.7 touchdowns over the last three seasons despite playing with six quarterbacks over that stretch. Heading into Year […]

Top College Football Playoff Contenders - 2024 College Football Championship Odds For Inaugural 12-Team Playoff

The calendar is close to turning to August, and college football fans can already smell the start of the new campaign. College football has seen dramatic changes over the last few years, including the ramping up of the transfer portal, NIL, and the transition to a 12-team College Football Playoff. With 12 teams playing for […]

Tee Higgins Acknowledges 2024 Season "Could Be The Last Ride" With Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was franchise-tagged this offseason, and he requested a trade early in the process ahead of free agency. He ultimately decided to sign the franchise tag and stay put in 2024, but he knows this could be his last season with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and the organization. "This could […]

Randy Gregory Placed On Reserve/Did Not Report List

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed edge defender Randy Gregory on the reserve/did not report list after he did not report to training camp this week. The veteran signed with Tampa Bay this offseason after spending time with the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers in 2023, but there is now uncertainty surrounding him. Overall, the […]

Daniel Jones Cleared For Contact, Will Take Every First-Team Rep

According to New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen, quarterback Daniel Jones (knee) has been cleared for contact ahead of training camp. The former No. 6 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft will participate in 11-on-11 drills this week, something he did not do in the spring. "He will […]

Matthew Judon Will Practice Despite Contract Talks

New England Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon is expected to participate in training camp that starts on Wednesday as he remains in contract talks with the organization. The 31-year-old is reportedly close to reaching a new deal with the Patriots, and it's a good sign to see he will not hold out or "hold in." […]

Jer’Zhan Newton Activated From Non-Football Injury List

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) passed his physical this week and is being activated from the Non-Football Injury list. The No. 36 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft underwent surgery in May to fix a Jones Fracture in his left foot, just four months after undergoing the same surgery on his right […]

Tyreek Hill Not Chasing Individual Goals In 2024

Last season, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill looked to be on pace to be the first player in NFL history to post 2,000 receiving yards in a single season. However, his Week 14 injury against the Tennessee Titans limited him in that game and caused him to miss the Week 15 contest against the […]

Ja'Marr Chase Unlikely To Reach Extension This Season

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been one of the best players at his position since entering the NFL as the No. 5 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The LSU product has the seventh-most receiving yards (3,717) in a player's first three seasons of all time and is part of one of […]

DeWayne McBride Placed On Non-Football Injury List

Minnesota Vikings running back DeWayne McBride (undisclosed) is being placed on the non-football injury list, the team announced on Monday. McBride joined the organization as a seventh-round pick last year, but he did not appear in a game after spending the season on the practice squad. McBride was once a deep sleeper in fantasy football […]

Connor Williams Visiting With Seahawks

Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins center Connor Williams (knee) is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 2018 second-round pick out of Texas started in 26 games for Miami over the last two seasons before suffering a torn ACL in the Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans […]

Jayden Reed's Toe Injury Is "Nothing To Worry About"

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed was placed on the non-football injury list ahead of training camp, and he is not practicing on Day 1. However, the second-year playmaker said he suffered a minor toe injury at his youth camp, and it is "nothing to worry about." This is promising news for his availability […]

MarShawn Lloyd Dealing With Hip Injury

Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd (hip) is not practicing on the first day of training camp due to a hip injury, according to team reporter Rob Demovsky. The rookie out of USC is expected to have a role in the ascending Green Bay offense right away, so missing reps is not ideal. However, […]