Royce Freeman Leads Rushing Attack Against Seattle

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman had a team-high nine carries for 27 rushing yards in the 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday night. He also added five receptions on six targets for a team-high 44 yards receiving. With Melvin Gordon III and Mike Boone out with injuries, Freeman took advantage of […]

Teddy Bridgewater Impresses In Win Over Seahawks

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater completed nine of his 11 pass attempts for 105 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in the 30-3 preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks last Saturday. Bridgewater drew the start over Drew Lock after Lock started the first preseason game. He might've taken the lead in the QB competition after […]

Drew Lock Not As Sharp In Second Preseason Game

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock had an uneven performance in the second preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks last Saturday, going nine of 14 for 80 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Lock entered the game in the second quarter after Teddy Bridgewater got the start. He was sacked two times in the game and […]

Bears Activate Germain Ifedi From PUP List

The Chicago Bears activated starting offensive lineman Germain Ifedi (hip) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Ifedi injured his hip flexor on the first day of training camp and has been on the PUP list ever since, but he's now cleared to return to the practice field. Barring another setback, the 27-year-old […]

J.J. Watt Activated From PUP List

The Arizona Cardinals activated defensive lineman J.J. Watt (hamstring) from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Monday. Watt has been rehabbing his hamstring injury and missed the team's first two preseason games as a result. It wouldn't be a huge surprise if the 32-year-old pass-rusher is held out of the team's final preseason game […]

Adam Trautman Carted Off With Injury Monday

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman (ankle, foot) was carted off the field with an ankle/foot injury during the preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night. This could potentially be a serious injury for Trautman, who many were predicting to have a second-year breakout. Trautman wasn't targeted in the contest before leaving […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Expected To Be Ready For Week 1

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Rams running back Darrell Henderson Jr. (thumb) suffered a mildly sprained thumb in practice on Monday and is expected to be ready for the regular season opener against the Chicago Bears, according to a source. As the clear-cut lead running back with Cam Akers (Achilles) done for the year, […]

Luke Willson To Visit With Seahawks This Week

Veteran tight end Luke Willson is scheduled to visit with the Seattle Seahawks later this week, according to a source. Willson was originally a fifth-round pick by the Seahawks out of Rice in 2013. The 31-year-old spent the first five seasons of his career in Seattle before playing for the Detroit Lions (2018). He was […]

Saints Hope To Name Starting QB This Week

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said he'd like to name a starting quarterback between Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill by the preseason finale this Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals. Winston received the start against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, with Hill getting the start in last week's loss to the Baltimore Ravens. […]

Geno Atkins Visits With Seahawks

Former Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Geno Atkins (shoulder) visited with the Seattle Seahawks on Monday, according to his agency. Atkins is fully cleared from rotator-cuff surgery that cut his season short last year, and he could be a big-time addition to Seattle's defensive line if they sign him. The veteran pass-rusher […]

Ben Burr-Kirven Suffers Torn ACL

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven (knee) suffered a torn ACL in the preseason game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday night, according to a source following the MRI exam. Burr-Kirven, a former fifth-round pick, had worked with the starters and was impressing in training camp, but now he'll be lost for the entire 2021 season. […]

Vikings Reuniting With Everson Griffen

The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive end Everson Griffen to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Griffen managed six sacks for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions last year, but he spent the first 10 seasons of his career in Minnesota. The four-time Pro Bowler had 258 solo tackles, 86 tackles for loss, 74.5 sacks, two interceptions […]

CeeDee Lamb In COVID-19 Protocols

The Dallas Cowboys have placed wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, safety Malik Hooker and rookie safety Israel Mukuamu in the league's COVID-19 protocols. The three players won't be eligible to practice with the team until they clear the protocols, but they should all be cleared before Week 1 against the Tampa Buccaneers on Sept. 9. It's […]

Carson Wentz Looks Like He'll Be Ready

The Athletic's Zak Keefer said that Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (foot) looked like a guy on Monday at practice that will be ready to go for the regular season opener in three weeks. The Colts will be smart about Wentz's workload leading up to Week 1, but barring any significant setbacks, it's looking like […]

Cam Newton Out Five Days Due To COVID-19 Protocols

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will be out for five days due to COVID-19 protocols after what the team called a "misunderstanding" about tests conducted away from the facility. Newton will be eligible to return to the practice field this Thursday, which will give rookie quarterback Mac Jones some valuable first-team repetitions this week. […]

Darrel Williams Being Evaluated For Concussion

Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams (concussion) is being evaluated for a concussion during the team's preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals on Friday. Before the head injury, Williams had two carries for two yards and caught his lone target for an eight-yard gain. Clyde Edwards-Helaire is the primary running back in Kansas City, […]

Jeff McNeil To Move To Third Base Eventually

Although the New York Mets considered moving infielder Javier Baez (back) to third base once he and Francisco Lindor return from the injured list, they've ultimately decided to pair Baez and Lindor as the double-play combination up the middle, with Baez at the keystone. Jeff McNeil has been taking ground balls at the hot corner […]

No Structural Damage For N'Keal Harry

Tests showed that New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry (shoulder) didn't suffer any structural damage to his shoulder when he was injured in the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, according to a source. Harry will simply need rest for now and will be considered week-to-week. The 23-year-old former first-rounder landed hard […]

Saints Signing Safety Jeff Heath

The New Orleans Saints are signing veteran safety Jeff Heath to an undisclosed deal on Friday, according to a source. Heath led the Las Vegas Raiders with three interceptions last season, and the move will give the Saints some secondary insurance in case P.J. Williams has to play cornerback. The 30-year-old totaled 37 tackles (28 […]

Larry Fitzgerald Leaning Toward Retirement?

When asked by Jim Gray on SiriusXM Radio if he will play football this year, free-agent wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald sounds more like he's leaning toward a soft retirement than anything. "For now I'll be a radio broadcaster. Jim, to be honest with you, I just don't have the urge to play right now. I […]

Jason Croom Could Be Lost For The Season

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Jason Croom (knee), who was carted off early in the preseason game against the New England Patriots on Thursday, is feared to have suffered a season-ending knee injury, according to a source. Croom is undergoing an MRI exam to confirm. The 27-year-old played in just four games for the Eagles last […]

Teven Jenkins Undergoing Back Surgery

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said that second-round left tackle Teven Jenkins (back) is undergoing back surgery on Wednesday, but "the goal is to get him back this season." The Bears are eyeing a November return for Jenkins, but it's a blow to Chicago's offensive line nevertheless, as the rookie was projected to start […]

Brandon McManus Perfect In First Preseason Game

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus made his lone field-goal attempt from 34 yards and all four of his extra-point tries in the 33-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday in the team's preseason opener. McManus led the league with 10 field goals of 50-plus yards last season, but he also missed as many extra-point […]

Tim Patrick Back At Practice Wednesday

Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (groin) returned to practice on Wednesday. Patrick has been in and out of practice for the last couple of weeks, and he didn't take part in the preseason-opening win over the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday as a result. The injury doesn't seem very serious, but Patrick could be on […]

Jerry Jeudy Sees Three Targets Against Minnesota

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy saw just three targets in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, catching one pass for 33 yards. Jeudy didn't see much action in the first preseason game, but he was able to gain significant yards after the catch on his lone reception. He was also called […]

Trinity Benson Worth Keeping An Eye On?

Denver Broncos wide receiver Trinity Benson, an undrafted pass-catcher out of East Carolina, caught all four of his targets for 36 yards and two touchdowns in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday. Benson was playing against Minnesota's backups, and Denver's starting wideouts played sparingly, with Courtland Sutton (knee) sitting out entirely. The […]

K.J. Hamler Has A Big Game Against Vikings

Denver Broncos wide receiver K.J. Hamler caught both of his targets, including an 80-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drew Lock, and finished with 105 yards in the win over the Minnesota Vikings in the preseason opener last Saturday. Hamler's speed has impressed on-lookers during training camp, and he displayed that speed in the first preseason […]

Royce Freeman Currently Third On Depth Chart

Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman is currently listed third on the running back depth chart with Mike Boone (quadriceps) set to miss four to six weeks. With Boone and Melvin Gordon III (groin) out in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, Freeman rushed the ball five times for 33 yards (6.6 […]

Javonte Williams Handles Five Carries In Preseason Opener

Denver Broncos rookie running back Javonte Williams handled just five carries for 29 yards in the preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday. With Melvin Gordon III nursing a groin injury, Williams was the first running back to touch the ball and was efficient with his work, averaging 5.8 yards per carry while showing […]

Teddy Bridgewater Sharp In Preseason Opener

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sharp in the team's preseason opener against the Minnesota Vikings last Saturday, completing seven of his nine attempts for 74 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota's backups. However, Drew Lock was equally impressing, throwing for 151 yards and two touchdowns in three offensive possessions. Head coach Vic Fangio plans […]