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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Justin Fields "Late on Throws" at Wednesday's Practice
New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was "late on throws" during Wednesday's practice session, according to team reporter Nick Faria. While early offseason practice reports should be taken with a grain of salt, this is not a promising sign, as Fields has struggled with accuracy and processing during his young NFL career. In 50 career […]
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Seahawks Sign UDFA Nate McCollum
The Seattle Seahawks announced the signing of undrafted rookie wide receiver Nate McCollum, according to team reporter Brady Henderson. McCollum participated in the New York Giants' rookie camp earlier this month but is now getting a shot with a second organization. McCollum began his career at Georgia Tech and played three seasons for the Yellow […]
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Tony Pollard's Recovery from Ankle Sprain has "Gone Great"
Tennessee Titans running back Tony Pollard (ankle) said his rehab and recovery efforts from a late-season sprained ankle have gone "great," and it has allowed him to prepare better this offseason compared to last. The former Dallas Cowboy enjoyed a relatively productive season in his first year with Tennessee, considering the poor offensive environment he […]
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Micah Parsons Reports to Voluntary OTAs Despite Contract Situation
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons attended the first day of voluntary OTAs on Monday despite the All-Pro seeking a new contract with the organization. Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie deal after collecting 256 tackles (172 solo), 52.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries, 41 run stuffs, and nine pass deflections […]
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Dak Prescott Fully Recovered from Hamstring Tear
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (hamstring) will take most of the team's first-team reps at OTAs after healing up from a torn hamstring, according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Prescott missed the final nine games of the 2024 season due to the lower-body ailment but looks to be firmly on track to be 100% healthy […]
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De'Von Achane Says He "Left a Lot of Yards on the Table" in 2024
Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane had a strong season of overall production in 2024, rushing 203 times for 907 yards and six touchdowns while securing 78 of his 87 targets for 592 yards and another six scores. However, the speedster out of Texas A&M said he "left a lot of yards on the table" […]
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Jamal Adams Wants to Return to Jets
Veteran free-agent safety Jamal Adams is still looking for a place to play in 2025, and his top choice is a return to the New York Jets. "I would love to be back with the Jets and, obviously, finish it the right way," Adams said. "Man, that would be a dream come true, just to […]
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Jury Trial Set For June In Connection To Jordan Addison's 2024 DUI Citation
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has a jury trial set for June 16 following his 2024 citation for DUI. The trial is set to take place in the Superior Court of California. A pre-trial hearing was held on Monday. In December, Addison pleaded not guilty to two misdemeanor DUI charges. He is accused of […]
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Raiders Hiring Brandon Hunt As Vice President Of Player Personnel
The Las Vegas Raiders are hiring Philadelphia Eagles senior director of scouting Brandon Hunt as their vice president of player personnel, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Hunt has worked in the NFL since 2005 in various roles with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Texans, and Eagles. He joins new Raiders general manager John Spytek's front […]
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Patrick Murtagh Let Go By Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars released tight end Patrick Murtagh on Thursday, according to NFL.com. The 25-year-old Australian joined the NFL International Player Pathway in 2023 and was assigned to the Detroit Lions before stepping down due to a medical issue. He then spent time with the Jaguars in 2024 and this offseason before being cut. The […]
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Christian Barmore Expected To Play In Week 1 After Dealing With Blood Clots
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (illness) has been cleared for football activity and expects to play in Week 1, according to NFL.com. The 2021 second-round pick out of Alabama played in just four games due to a blood clot issue, so this is great news for the team and the 25-year-old. Barmore has […]
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Jalen Royals Inks Rookie Deal With Chiefs
Fourth-round rookie wide receiver Jalen Royals officially signed his rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday, according to Charles Goldman of AtoZ Sports. The Utah State product was viewed by many as a potential Day 2 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he ultimately fell to the defending AFC Champions in Round […]
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Hendon Hooker "Off To A Good Start" In QB2 Competition
Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker missed nearly his entire rookie campaign in 2023 while recovering from a torn ACL, and he appeared in just three games last year. Overall, he completed three of his six passing attempts for 62 yards. The former third-round pick out of Tennessee is competing with Kyle Allen for the backup […]
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Jaguars Signing Tight End Quintin Morris
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Buffalo Bills tight end Quintin Morris to a one-year contract, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. The former undrafted free agent out of Bowling Green in 2021 spent each of the last four years with Buffalo before hitting free agency this offseason. As primarily a third-stringer, Morris hauled in […]
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Elgton Jenkins Skipping Offseason Workouts, Seeking New Deal To Move To Center
Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins is not participating in the team's offseason workout program as he awaits a new contract, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. The two-time Pro Bowler signed a four-year, $68 million contract extension in December of 2022, but is looking for a new deal ahead of his seventh NFL […]
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Josh Jacobs Looks "Better" This Offseason
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs enjoyed a productive first season with the organization in 2024, rushing 301 times for 1,329 yards and 15 touchdowns to go along with 36 receptions for 342 yards and one score through the air. The former first-round pick out of Alabama looked like he could be headed for […]
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UFC 317 Fight Card, Lightweight Rankings, and Reactions - Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira (Lightweight Championship)
UFC CEO and president Dana White dropped exciting news on Tuesday that is sure to shake up the MMA world. Ultimate Fighting Championship fans have been anxiously awaiting the announcement of which bout will headline International Fight Week at UFC 317 after the report that Alex Pereira turned down the rematch against Light Heavyweight Champion […]
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Jets Releasing Thomas Morstead
The New York Jets are releasing veteran punter Thomas Morstead, according to Ari Meirov of the 33rd Team. The 39-year-old former Pro Bowler spent the last two seasons with New York as part of his 16-year NFL career. Overall, the SMU product and 2005 fifth-round pick has played in 255 career games, booting 960 punts. […]
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Texans Release Gregory Junior
The Houston Texans released cornerback Gregory Junior on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The 2022 sixth-round pick out of Ouachita Baptist by the Jacksonville Jaguars did not appear in a game in 2024 after collecting 17 tackles (11 solo), one pass deflection, and one run stuff in 10 games in 2022 and 2023. He was waived […]
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Lions Offensive Coordinator Expects "Huge" Season For Jameson Williams
Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams notched his first 1,000-yard campaign in 2024, snagging 58 passes for 1,001 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games. The former No. 12 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft looked to be headed toward a "bust" label after his first two seasons in the league, but his production […]
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Titans Adding Familiar Concepts To Offense For Cam Ward
The Tennessee Titans are working to make rookie quarterback Cam Ward as comfortable as possible in his new NFL offense, according to ESPN's Turron Davenport. Head coach Brian Callahan and company are integrating passing concepts from Miami's offense last season to help expedite the transition from college to the pros for its No. 1 overall […]
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Xavier Restrepo Has "Uphill Climb" To Make Active Roster
Rookie wide receiver Xavier Restrepo signed with the Tennessee Titans after going unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he has reportedly had a strong start to practice. The 23-year-old was quarterback Cam Ward's No. 1 wide receiver last season at Miami and tallied 69 receptions for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns. His chemistry with […]
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Trevor Etienne Officially Signs With Panthers
Fourth-round rookie running back Trevor Etienne officially signed his rookie deal with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The former Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog is the brother of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne. He racked up 2,081 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground and 432 yards and one score as […]
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Rasul Douglas Visiting With Seahawks
Free-agent cornerback Rasul Douglas is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The 30-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Buffalo Bills after being traded from the Green Bay Packers. Overall, the West Virginia product and former third-round pick has spent time with seven NFL organizations, appearing in […]
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