Cardinals Make Budda Baker The Highest-Paid Safety

The Arizona Cardinals are giving Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker a four-year, $59 million contract extension on Tuesday, making him the highest-paid safety in NFL history, according to sources. The new deal will average $14.75 million per season. Baker will also receive $33.1 million guaranteed in the massive deal. A second-round pick by Arizona in […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Pursue Earl Thomas

Although the Dallas Cowboys made some inquiries on free-agent Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas after he was released by the Ravens on Sunday, they are not expected to be among the teams vying for his services, sources say. Many assumed the Cowboys would be a favorite for Thomas since he's from Texas and played his […]

Damon Arnette Trending Up As A Starter

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette, who was a surprising first-round selection at 19th overall, is reportedly winning the fight to start over Prince Amukamara opposite Trayvon Mullen to open the 2020 season. Arnette was a four-year player for Ohio State and has good ball skills in the secondary. He's a good athlete but can […]

DeShon Elliott To Become Starter In Secondary

Baltimore Ravens third-year pro defensive back DeShon Elliott will take over as a starting free safety after the release of Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas last Sunday. Elliott was a sixth-round pick by the Ravens in 2018. The 23-year-old from Texas played in only six games (no starts) and had six solo tackles and one […]

Bills Hold Workout With Darron Lee

The Buffalo Bills held a workout with free-agent linebacker Darron Lee. The 25-year-old was drafted in the first round (20th overall) by the Jets in 2016 and spent three seasons with them before starting in two games for the Chiefs last year. He had 31 combined tackles in his time with KC last year and […]

Shaq Thompson Says He's 100 Percent

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin) said he's 100 percent with his groin after sitting out of last Thursday's practice. Thompson returned to practice on Friday and took part in drills. In a roster move for Carolina on Monday, the team waived running back Jordan Scarlett. Thompson had a career year in 2019, registering a […]

Tyreek Hill Limited At Practice Monday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill (hamstring) was limited at practice on Monday. Hill, who has been dealing with a minor hamstring injury, participated in individual drills in his return to practice. Unless the speedy wideout suffers a serious setback, he should be completely ready for Week 1 against the Texans. The 26-year-old is […]

Melvin Gordon III Returns To Practice

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III (rib) returned to practice on Monday after missing Friday's training camp practice with a rib injury. Head coach Vic Fangio also told reporters on Monday that linebacker Justin Strnad (wrist) is out for the season after undergoing surgery on his dislocated wrist. Gordon's minor injury, his slow acclimation […]

Grant Delpit Suffers Torn Achilles

Cleveland Browns rookie safety Grant Delpit (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in practice on Monday, an MRI exam confirmed. Cleveland's initial fears became a reality after the second-round pick underwent testing Monday. Delpit will now miss his entire rookie season. It's a blow to the team's secondary, as the former star defensive back at LSU […]

Patriots Re-Sign Nick Folk

The New England Patriots re-signed veteran kicker Nick Folk on Monday and also signed rookie defensive lineman Michael Barnett. Rookie kicker Justin Rohrwasser has struggled in training camp, so the Pats are bringing in Folk to create some competition. The 35-year-old Folk made 14 of his 17 field-goal attempts in seven games for New England […]

Phillip Dorsett II Dealing With Sore Foot

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said that wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II (foot) has a sore foot and would not practice on Monday. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but it bears watching over the coming days. Dorsett could make some noise as a speedy deep threat in Seattle's offense this year, but […]

Lamar Jackson Back At Practice Monday

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (groin) returned to practice on Monday after sitting out of training camp as a precaution the previous two days due to a groin strain. "He was back. He looked good. He had a good practice. We're moving forward, like I've said," head coach John Harbaugh said. It was never considered […]

Chase Young Doing Individual Drills

Washington Football Team rookie defensive end Chase Young (hip) was back doing individual drills at practice on Monday. The No. 2 overall pick of the draft this year has been bothered by a hip flexor injury early in camp, but the team is being cautious with their first-round pick. The former Ohio State star has […]

Erik Swoope Signing With 49ers

Former Colts tight end Erik Swoope is signing with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, according to a source. It's just a depth signing, as Swoope will be buried on the depth chart behind George Kittle, Jordan Reed and Ross Dwelley. The 28-year-old didn't play at all in 2019 and recorded just 23 receptions on […]

Leonard Williams In Line To Bounce Back?

New York Giants new defensive line coach Sean Spencer has high hopes for defensive end Leonard Williams in 2020 in his first full season with the team. Spencer thinks the 26-year-old former Pro Bowler is a "tremendous athlete." "I think he's starting to put it all together," Spencer said. "He's always had the tools. He's […]

Odell Beckham Jr., Baker Mayfield Have Improved Chemistry

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said his chemistry with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is much improved heading into their second season together. "It's sure as hell going to be a lot better than last year," Mayfield said. Wide receivers coach and passing-game coordinator Chad O'Shea has instilled a better culture among the team's receivers, […]

Bill Belichick Impressed With Cam Newton's Work Ethic

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that he's been impressed with quarterback Cam Newton's work ethic during training camp. "He's an extremely hard-working player; first guy in, last guy out. He's studied hard and has spent a lot of extra time learning the offense. I've been very impressed with that. He's a very […]

Tyrell Williams Has Torn Shoulder Labrum

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams (shoulder) has a torn labrum in his shoulder, but he's going to try and play through it after rehabbing for a few weeks, according to sources. You shouldn't count on Williams being ready to go for Week 1, but he'll do his best to try. The 28-year-old big-play […]

Ben Banogu Carted Off With Ankle Injury

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Ben Banogu (ankle) was carted off the field at practice on Monday after he rolled his ankle, according to a source. The former second-round pick last year is undergoing tests, but the early belief is it's not a long-term injury for him. Banogu was active for all 16 games in his […]

Grant Delpit Undergoing Tests For Achilles' Injury

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (Achilles') is undergoing tests on an Achilles' injury and will undergo an MRI Monday night. Delpit was carted off the field at practice on Monday, and the Browns are concerned that the rookie suffered a serious Achilles' injury that will cause him to miss considerable time. If the 21-year-old suffered […]

O.J. Howard Having A Great Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard is having a great training camp so far. Head coach Bruce Arians said that all of the trade talk that has surrounded Howard after the team acquired Rob Gronkowski came from outside the building. Everyone is expecting Gronk to lead Tampa's group of tight ends, which also includes […]

Mike Williams Considered Week-To-Week

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (shoulder), who left practice with an arm injury over the weekend, was diagnosed with a shoulder sprain and is considered week-to-week, according to a source. The good news is that his collarbone is intact, but his status for the regular season opener is not yet determined. With the […]

Saints Cut Nigel Bradham

The New Orleans Saints released veteran linebacker Nigel Bradham on Monday, according to a source. Bradham was joining the Saints this year after four seasons with the Eagles. He had 61 combined tackles, one interception, five passes defensed and one fumble recovery (for a touchdown) in 12 games for Philly last season. The 30-year-old was […]

Cowboys Have Discussed Earl Thomas

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that he's discussed free-agent safety Earl Thomas with vice president of player personnel Will McClay, but he didn't have anything further to report. McCarthy also said he's "very confident" in the team's current 80-man roster. Thomas was released by the Ravens on Sunday for conduct detrimental to the […]

Josh Norman Injures Hamstring

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that cornerback Josh Norman (hamstring) injured his hamstring in practice on Thursday, and the severity of the injury is unknown at this point. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver returned to practice on Friday with limitations. Norman, a former All-Pro cornerback with the Panthers, really struggled in his final season […]

Tyreek Hill Expected To Return To Practice Soon

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said that wide receiver Tyreek Hill's hamstring injury isn't serious. "It's not a big tear or anything like that," Reid said. Hill is expected to rejoin the team in practice in a few days. Injuries can surely be a concern for the 5-foot-10, 185-pound speedster, but thankfully he […]

Dallas Goedert Has Hairline Fracture In Thumb

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert (thumb) suffered a hairline fracture in one of his thumbs at practice this week, but he could be back at practice with a splint as soon as next week. Injuries continue to hamper Goedert, but at least this one won't keep him out for an extended period of time […]

Zach Ertz On Injury Report Friday

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz is on the team's injury report at training camp with an upper-body injury. It doesn't sound like anything serious, however, as Ertz is listed as day-to-day. There's no reason for the Eagles to push one of their top offensive players early in training camp. Ertz may no longer be […]

Chris Harris Jr. Experiencing Soreness In His Legs

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said that cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (legs) is experiencing soreness in his legs, which could be attributed to cramping. The Chargers are being careful with Harris and could limit him in practices. The 31-year-old should be fine, barring a significant setback. Harris is heading into his first season […]

N'Keal Harry Misses Another Practice

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry missed his third straight day of practice at training camp on Friday for undisclosed reasons. While we're not sure what Harry is dealing with, any additional day he is held out of workouts is one fewer day he has to prove to the coaching staff that he belongs […]