No Hard Feelings Between Le'Veon Bell, Adam Gase

New York Jets running back Le'Veon Bell said it was a "miscommunication" last week when he dealt with some hamstring tightness in practice. Bell felt that he could keep practicing, but team trainers thought he should sit out and relayed that to head coach Adam Gase. Bell said he spoke to Gase last week about […]

Patriots Name Cam Newton Their Starting QB

The New England Patriots officially named quarterback Cam Newton the starting QB on Thursday in a team meeting, according to a source. Newton was also named as one of the team's captains for 2020, so he seems to be fitting in just fine with his new squad. The former MVP was basically a lock for […]

Zach Ertz, Eagles Halt Contract Negotiations

Negotiations between the Philadelphia Eagles and tight end Zach Ertz have come to an abrupt halt when the Eagles made an offer that had less guaranteed money than their offer in November, according to sources. The back-loaded offer also had less cash over the next four years annually than on Browns tight end Austin Hooper's […]

Browns Acquire Ronnie Harrison From Jaguars

The Cleveland Browns acquired safety Ronnie Harrison from the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, according to a source. It's unknown what the Jaguars received in return. The Browns needed some safety reinforcements with rookie Grant Delpit on Injured Reserve, and Harrison will provide that at free safety along with Andrew Sendejo. Harrison had 43 solo tackles, […]

Aaron Rodgers Most Impressed With Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he's been most impressed with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling in training camp. "Now he's making the catches he's expected to make, and he's adding some extra plays in there where he's doing some smart things and showing the growth, so I'm really proud of MVS," Rodgers said. A […]

Ronald Jones II Still The Starter After Leonard Fournette Signing

Despite signing running back Leonard Fournette on Wednesday night, Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that Ronald Jones II remains the starting running back and indicated that veteran LeSean McCoy will have a spot on the roster. "It's his job. Nothing's changed for him. We've just added a heck of a piece of […]

Dolphins Fielding Trade Offers For Josh Rosen

The Miami Dolphins have fielded trade inquiries in recent days on former first-round quarterback Josh Rosen, according to league sources. Rookie Tua Tagovailoa has looked healthy in training camp, making third-stringer Rosen expendable, with a moving possibly coming this weekend. The former first-round pick of the Cardinals in 2018 has no future in Miami with […]

Seahawks Re-Sign Josh Gordon

The Seattle Seahawks officially re-signed wide receiver Josh Gordon on Thursday, according to his agent David Canter. Gordon is in the process of being reinstated back into the league after appearing in five games with the Seahawks and six with the Patriots in 2019. He finished last year with 27 receptions (47 targets) for 426 […]

LeSean McCoy To Play Integral Part In Offense

Indications are that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeSean McCoy will still play an integral part in the offense this year, particularly in the passing game and on third downs. Color us skeptical after the Bucs inked Leonard Fournette to a one-year deal on Wednesday night. Tampa has talked up Ronald Jones II during training […]

Titans Reach Agreement With Stephen Gostkowski

The Tennessee Titans reached an agreement with former Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski on Thursday. Gostkowski is staying in his hometown after spending the first 14 years of his career in New England. The Titans released Greg Joseph in a corresponding move, and rookie Tucker McCann is the only other body at the position. If healthy, the […]

Damien Harris Has Surgery On Pinkie Finger

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (pinkie) missed the last two days of practice and recently had surgery on his pinkie finger, which will take a few weeks to heal, according to a source. With Sony Michel and Lamar Miller also ailing in training camp, the Patriots are thin in the backfield heading into […]

Leonard Fournette Planning To Sign With Buccaneers

Former Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is planning to sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The belief is a deal will get done. Another weapon for quarterback Tom Brady in his first year in Tampa. Fournette was surprisingly released by Jacksonville right before the start of the season, but he looks to have already found […]

Denzel Perryman A Trade Candidate?

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman could be a trade candidate ahead of the roster cutdown date on Saturday after he was demoted from the starting lineup in a recent scrimmage behind first-rounder Kenneth Murray. Perryman is a hard-hitting linebacker, but he has a long injury history and is only due $2 million this year […]

Giants Acquire Isaac Yiadom From Broncos

The New York Giants acquired cornerback Isaac Yiadom from the Denver Broncos on Wednesday in exchange for a 2021 seventh-round pick. Yiadom was a third-round selection in 2018 and started nine games in his two seasons in Denver. He had an interception, seven passes defensed and 63 tackles in 29 total games for the Broncos. […]

Antoine Winfield Jr. Standing Out For Buccaneers Defense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie safety Antoine Winfield Jr. has been working at both safety and nickel cornerback in training camp and has been impressing the coaching staff. "They say this guy acts unlike a rookie, in the way that he studies, the notes that he takes," NFL Network's James Palmer said. "You tell him something […]

Dak Prescott Raves About CeeDee Lamb

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott thinks very highly of rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. "My confidence is through the roof for him. I think he’s had as good of a camp as anyone on this team," Prescott said. Lamb and Prescott have been building their chemistry the last several weeks in training camp, and the […]

Amari Cooper Continues To Be Held Out

Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper has been held out of team drills for the last three practices. Head coach Mike McCarthy cited Cooper's experience compared to his peers at the position, but he also might be dealing with a physical ailment. "It's training camp," McCarthy said. "Everybody has a little bit of […]

Jonathan Taylor Reminds Philip Rivers Of Michael Turner

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers said that rookie running back Jonathan Taylor reminds him of former Chargers running back Michael Turner. Rivers has also praised both Taylor and Marlon Mack for their elite vision as runners. "It’s going to be a tough combo to stop," Rivers said. Even though Mack had his first 1,000-yard rushing […]

Patriots, Rams, Bears Not Interested In Leonard Fournette

The New England Patriots are not expected to pursue free-agent running back Leonard Fournette, according to a source within the organization. No team was willing to take on the $4 million on his contract, so Fournette passed through waivers unclaimed. Patriots running back Sony Michel has been injured, so second-year back Damien Harris has seen […]

Alvin Kamara's Back Not Considered A Problem

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (back) received a shot in his back for SI joint inflammation, and the shot calmed it down. His back isn't considered a big deal. Kamara's name was in the news late Tuesday night, with some saying the Saints were looking to trade him because they haven't found common […]

Will Parks Out 4-6 Weeks

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Will Parks (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury that is expected to keep him out for four to six weeks, according to a source. Parks has been a quick healer in the past, so he could beat that timetable and make it back sooner. The safety was expected to help replace Malcolm […]

Dwayne Haskins Jr. Named Week 1 Starter

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera announced on Wednesday that quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. will be the team's Week 1 starter against the Eagles. Haskins has predictably won the competition over Alex Smith and Kyle Allen. The second-year signal-caller threw for 1,365 yards, seven touchdowns and seven interceptions in nine games in his rookie […]

Lynn Bowden Jr.'s Development Is Complicated

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Lynn Bowden Jr. was drafted to play a special role in head coach Jon Gruden's offense, but he hasn't exactly been standing out in training camp, according to reports. General manager Mike Mayock said the team is going to be patient with the third-round selection from Kentucky. “We’re asking […]

Chargers Say Tyrod Taylor Is Their Week 1 Starter

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said on Wednesday that "Tyrod Taylor is our starter" for Week 1 against the Bengals. This was always the expectation despite the Bolts taking Justin Herbert in the first round of this year's draft. The Chargers obviously think Herbert is their QB of the future, but he might […]

Derwin James Has Successful Surgery

Los Angeles Chargers star safety Derwin James (knee) had successful surgery on Tuesday to fix a meniscus tear in his right knee. He'll be put on Injured Reserve and will make a full recovery in time for the start of the 2021 season. James is an All-Pro at just 24 years old, so his loss […]

Kamal Martin Undergoing Knee Surgery

Green Bay Packers rookie inside linebacker Kamal Martin (knee), who was in the mix to start in Week 1, is undergoing knee surgery and is expected to miss several weeks, according to sources. Martin will likely be out six to eight weeks, making him a candidate to return from Injured Reserve. Oren Burks is also […]

Lions Might Begin Extension Talks With Kenny Golladay

After the Detroit Lions signed left tackle Taylor Decker to a contract extension on Tuesday, sources say that Detroit may now start talking with wide receiver Kenny Golladay about an extension. The two sides haven't started discussions, however, and no deal is imminent. Golladay deserves a new deal and wants one before the start of […]

Alvin Kamara Returning To Practice

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is expected to return to practice on Wednesday while long-term contract negotiations with the team continue. Kamara told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that he didn't make any trade demands, but he has had some unexcused absences from training camp. He's expected to be fined $200,000 ($15,000 for each […]

Todd Gurley II Expected To See 15-25 Touches Per Game

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter sees 15 to 25 touches per game for new running back Todd Gurley II this year, provided his left knee remains healthy. Gurley is currently on a load-management plan in training camp and didn't have a heavy workload in the team's scrimmage on Monday. Gurley's fantasy stock has fallen […]

Kyler Murray Should Be More Efficient In Second Season

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray and the offense have been practicing at warp speed in training camp. The up-tempo offense should force defensive coordinators to use vanilla schemes, which should allow Murray to play in attack mode while easily identifying and exploiting basic blitzes and coverage. In turn, it should make the 2019 Offensive Rookie […]