Dameon Pierce Noticeably Leaner Heading Into Year 2

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is noticeably leaner than he was as a rookie heading into Year 2. The 23-year-old running back said he's been working with a nutritionist and working hard to slim down. As a rookie, the University of Florida product rushed 220 times for 939 yards and four touchdowns, adding 30 […]

Diontae Johnson Leaves Practice For Heat-Related Issues

Updating from an earlier report, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson left Friday's practice early due to a heat-related issue, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. This is common early in training camp during one of the hottest times of the year, so Johnson should be OK, and fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of […]

Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke Struggling With Deep Passes

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are reportedly struggling with deep passes. According to Adnan Ikic of Falcoholic, neither signal-caller has connected on a deep shot through three days of training camp. Last season, Marcus Mariota struggled to connect with Kyle Pitts and Drake London on chunk plays, so it's a worrisome development. […]

Russell Wilson To Run More In 2023?

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson ranks third all-time in quarterback rushing yards with just under 5,000 yards on his resume, but the 34-year-old racked up just 277 yards on the ground last season -- good for his fewest in a single season with at least 15 games played. The signal-caller appears to be leaner this […]

Steelers Utilizing Two-Back Sets With Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren

Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are reportedly getting snaps together in two-back sets during training camp. The team utilized this package a few times late last season, so it will be interesting to see if it becomes a core piece of its offense. If so, Jaylen Warren could see an uptick […]

Joe Burrow Could Miss "Several Weeks" With Calf Strain

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) suffered a concerning injury at the end of Thursday's practice and was carted off the field. On Friday, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Burrow is dealing with a calf strain that will "take several weeks" to heal up. That said, Burrow will be out or limited for the next […]

Is Rashaad Penny or D'Andre Swift the Eagles Primary RB? Fantasy Football Outlook

Philadelphia Eagles running backs Rashaad Penny and D'Andre Swift have each been prolific in small sample sizes since being drafted in the 2018 and 2020 classes respectively, but both have failed to secure big-time workloads thanks to injury concerns. Now, the two explosive RBs are set to be in the same backfield for last year's […]

Jalen Tolbert Showing Positive Signs This Offseason

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is drawing positive reviews from multiple team beat writers this offseason. The 2022 third-round pick was thought to be in line for a role in his rookie campaign but finished with just two receptions for 12 yards in eight games. CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks are established wideouts, but […]

Vikings Offensive Coordinator Praises Alexander Mattison

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is set to take over the RB1 role after the team moved on from longtime starter Dalvin Cook this offseason. Vikings offensive coordinator Wes Phillips believes Mattison is being slept on ahead of the 2023 campaign. "He's multifaceted in the run game, in pass protection, and then his hands […]

Joe Burrow Believed To Have Suffered Calf Strain

Updating from a previous post, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) suffered a calf strain, according to head coach Zac Taylor. While an injury early in camp is never a good thing, a calf strain is mild compared to other potential outcomes. Burrow will likely be out or limited during upcoming practices and preseason games, […]

Damien Harris Taking Reps Behind James Cook

Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris is reportedly taking reps right behind James Cook in training camp. Many expected Harris to have the lead over Latavius Murray to be the Bills' bruiser, so this does not come as a surprise. While Harris will have very few pass-catching opportunities, his touchdown upside could be significant as […]

Tank Bigsby Looking Comfortable Catching Passes

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Tank Bigsby is expected to win the RB2 job behind Travis Etienne for 2023. The third-round pick was a high-end runner in the SEC at Auburn, but his pass-catching skills were a question mark during the pre-draft process. According to Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax.com, Bigsby has been impressive in […]

Andy Isabella To Work Out For Bills

Free-agent wide receiver Andy Isabella is set to work out for the Buffalo Bills on Friday. The 26-year-old wide receiver has been unproductive since being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft. Over four seasons, Isabella has played in just 41 games, catching 33 passes for 447 yards and three touchdowns. He […]

Joe Burrow Carted Off Field At Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow went to the ground grabbing his calf near the end of practice on Thursday. Burrow was briefly looked at by the team's medical staff before being carted off the field. While it's a concerning development for the superstar gun-slinger, it's too early to draw conclusions about his status. Since teams […]

2023 NFL Power Rankings: All 32 NFL Head Coaches Ranked

Being an NFL head coach is not for the faint of heart. While the financial rewards are huge, these unique individuals must eat, sleep, and breathe the game of football, while applying their skills in high-pressure situations. The head coach turnover rate is tremendous as ten new franchise leaders have been hired over the last […]

Time To Hang It Up: Five NFL Players That Should Retire Before The Season

NFL athletes are some of the most competitive in the world. Unfortunately, these finely-tuned physical specimens don't always realize when their bodies have had enough punishment. While each of the players on this list could still have some interest from teams next season, none of them are great contributors like they were early in their […]

Is Marvin Mims Jr. Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. has an exciting deep-threat profile that should fit perfectly with Russell Wilson's moonball. The Oklahoma product was the first draft selection of the Sean Payton era, so he could be involved right away. However, Mims missed some on-field work during OTAs with a hamstring issue and is back […]

Sean Payton Says Russell Wilson "Still Has It"

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton said quarterback Russell Wilson "still has it" and he wasn't the sole reason for Denver's struggles on offense last season. Payton criticized former Broncos head coach and current Jets offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett for the team's inability to avoid pre-snap penalties and called the offensive line play "poor." It […]

Jalin Hyatt Will Practice Thursday After Early Wednesday Exit

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Jalin Hyatt left practice early on Wednesday with trainers, but he's expected back on the field for Thursday's on-field work. According to Jordan Raanan of ESPN, Hyatt got "a little hot" near the end of practice and exited early. That said, the 21-year-old wideout seems to be just fine. […]

Calvin Ridley Chose Jaguars Over Multiple Teams

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley said the Atlanta Falcons gave him a list of six or seven teams that made acceptable offers for his services at last year's trade deadline. "I think it's a perfect spot for me," Ridley said. "I had an opportunity to choose from a bunch of different teams, and that's […]

Rams Had "Unanimous Agreement" To Keep Matthew Stafford For 2023

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was in the trade rumor headlines this offseason, but head coach Sean McVay said the organization was in "unanimous agreement" to keep the veteran quarterback for at least one more season. Stafford struggled through elbow and spinal cord injuries in his 14th NFL campaign last year, throwing for just […]

Tony Pollard Ready To Take On Larger Workload

Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard (ankle) has backed up Ezekiel Elliott since entering the NFL in 2019, but the 26-year-old running back is now in line to be the primary back in one of the league's top offenses. Pollard suffered an ankle injury in the NFC Divisional Round loss to the San Francisco 49ers […]

Dalvin Cook Visiting Jets This Weekend

Former Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is flying to New York to visit with the Jets this weekend. The visit comes after quarterback Aaron Rodgers took a massive pay cut in order for the team to have more flexibility. Last season, Cook rushed 264 times for 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns, adding 39 receptions […]

Is Jahmyr Gibbs or David Montgomery the Lions RB1? Fantasy Football Outlook

Detroit Lions running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both have plenty of fantasy football intrigue heading into 2023. The pair of running backs will operate in one of last season's best offenses behind a top-tier offensive line. Naturally, fantasy managers are wondering which running back will start for Detroit and what each of their […]

Has JuJu Smith-Schuster Been Cleared To Practice? Where Do I Draft Him For Fantasy Football?

New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has enjoyed a couple of productive seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs. However, he will now be tasked with operating as the potential No. 1 target for quarterback Mac Jones and the Patriots offense. Smith-Schuster battled injuries during spring OTAs and his status was in […]

Jets Are Committed To Evolving Mecole Hardman Jr.'s Route-Running

New York Jets wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. has plenty of talent and speed, but the former Kansas City Chiefs wideout was mostly deployed as a gadget player in his four seasons with Andy Reid. The 25-year-old caught 151 passes for 2,088 yards and 20 touchdowns while adding 125 yards and two touchdowns on the […]

DeAndre Hopkins Involved Early In Titans Camp

Tennessee Titans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins officially signed with the team on Monday and was involved early in the team's first practice on Wednesday. Hopkins caught three passes from Ryan Tannehill before leaving halfway through practice to catch a flight. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Hopkins would miss a day or two to take care […]

Noah Fant, Jamal Adams Begin Camp On PUP List

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant (undisclosed) and safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) will begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Adams suffered a torn quad in the 2022 season-opener against the Denver Broncos and missed the final 16 games of the campaign. It's unclear what is keeping Fant out of action, […]

Javonte Williams "Running Just Fine"

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) suffered a torn ACL in Week 4 of the 2022 season but surprisingly did not start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list and is already practicing in late July. Hopefully, this isn't a case of rushing a player back from a major injury too soon, […]

D'Andre Swift Used All Over The Field On First Day Of Camp

Philadelphia Eagles running back D'Andre Swift was reportedly deployed all over the offense during the team's first day of camp. He lined up out wide, motioned into the slot, and saw work in the backfield -- primarily as a receiver. Rashaad Penny was given the first carry of practice, but it looks like Swift will […]