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 […]

Shaq Thompson Still Dealing With Nagging Injury

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that linebacker Shaq Thompson (groin) is still dealing with a nagging groin injury. Defensive tackle Derrick Brown (ankle) went down in one-on-ones in practice on Friday with a nagging ankle injury. However, Rhule said that Brown's injury isn't expected to be serious. Thompson could return to practice soon, […]

Parris Campbell Will Be Fine

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver Parris Campbell "is going to be fine" after being put in the league's concussion protocol following a minor car accident on Tuesday. Campbell should return to the practice field shortly and should be good to go for Week 1. Expected to work out of the […]

Cesar Ruiz Will Be Back Soon

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that rookie offensive guard Cesar Ruiz will be back soon after getting shaken up in practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. Ruiz was the 24th overall pick in the first round this year and was considered one of the best interior offensive line prospects of 2020. […]

Antonio Gibson Plays Through Injury Friday

Washington Football Team rookie running back Antonio Gibson (leg) was seen limping during team drills on Friday, but he played through it. Gibson had a wrap around his lower left leg after practice, but it doesn't look to be a serious injury. The 22-year-old out of Memphis has been looking good in training camp and […]

Ronald Jones II Injures Foot Friday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones II (foot) was sidelined briefly at practice on Friday after he injured his left foot. He had the foot wrapped in ice on the sidelines while the backups got repetitions. Cornerback Carlton Davis injured his right shoulder and had it wrapped in ice. Head coach Bruce Arians said […]

Gunner Olszewski Making The Leap, Mohamed Sanu Quiet

While the New England Patriots wide receivers haven't taken much of a step forward from last year to this year, wideout Gunner Olszewski is "faster, stronger, quicker" and has been the second-best receiver behind Julian Edelman in training camp. Meanwhile, Mohamed Sanu has been "very quiet" during practices. Second-year receiver N'Keal Harry has had a […]

Troy Pride Could Earn Starting Snaps For Panthers Defense

Carolina Panthers rookie cornerback Troy Pride showed out in practice on Friday with multiple pass breakups while also helping to force an interception. Pride even earned praise from quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. James Bradberry is no longer in Carolina, so Pride could earn snaps across from Donte Jackson in the team's secondary in 2020. The Panthers […]

Tom Brady Looks Good In First Scrimmage

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians said that quarterback Tom Brady looked good in his first scrimmage at Raymond James Stadium on Friday. "I thought Tom was very efficient. Good job of leadership." Arians said he had "a hell of a day." He's overall pleased." Brady said he didn't have any butterflies in his […]

George Kittle Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that tight end George Kittle (hamstring) has "nothing pulled or strained. Just tightness." The team is being extra cautious with the All-Pro tight end after he exited practice early on Wednesday with a tight hamstring. The 26-year-old should be fine, barring any setbacks. Kittle signed a five-year, […]

J.J. Nelson Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver J.J. Nelson (knee) is expected to miss two to four weeks with a knee injury. And the wideout injuries continue for the 49ers in training camp. Jalen Hurd (knee) is already out for the season, Deebo Samuel (foot) might not be ready for Week 1, and rookie Brandon Aiyuk (hamstring) […]

Raiders Working Out Kyle Lauletta, Kyle Shurmur

The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting former Giants fourth-round quarterback Kyle Lauletta and former Chiefs QB Kyle Shurmur for workouts on Friday. Perhaps the Raiders are looking for a little more quarterback depth with Marcus Mariota struggling so far in training camp. Nathan Peterman is the other signal-caller on the roster behind incumbent Derek Carr. […]

Buccaneers Eyeing Extension For Lavonte David

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had recent negotiations with linebacker Lavonte David with an eye towards a contract extension, according to a source. David is due to make $10.75 million this year in the final year of his current deal. The 30-year-old is heading into his ninth season with the Buccaneers and has been the […]

Joejuan Williams Working With Safety Group

New England Patriots defensive back Joejuan Williams has been working regularly with the safeties in practice of late at training camp and has been taking all of his meetings with the group as well. Williams' length on the field could come in handy when defending opposing tight ends. The Pats traded up to take Williams […]

Bills Release Stephen Hauschka

The Buffalo Bills released kicker Stephen Hauschka and punter Lachlan Edwards on Thursday. Hauschka was solid in the playoffs for Buffalo last year, but he's hit under 80 percent of his field goal tries each of the last two regular seasons with the Bills. He converted on exactly 22 of his 28 field-goal tries in […]

Andre Dillard Out For The Season With Biceps Injury

Philadelphia Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard (biceps) will miss the entire 2020 season after suffering a biceps injury in practice on Thursday, according to sources. Tests revealed that season-ending surgery is necessary. It's a huge blow to a strong Eagles offensive line, as Dillard was the team's first-round pick in 2019. It's especially bad news […]

49ers Sign Kevin White

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Bears first-round wide receiver Kevin White on Thursday. The 49ers also signed receiver River Cracraft on Wednesday following his workout. The 28-year-old was a bust with Chicago, mainly due to injuries, and he was released by the Cardinals in the offseason. With Jalen Hurd (knee) out for the season […]

Jets Trading For Kalen Ballage

The New York Jets are acquiring running back Kalen Ballage from the Dolphins on Thursday for a conditional late-round pick, according to a source. The Dolphins were planning on releasing Ballage, but the Jets stepped in before the release was official. This is interesting, but it makes sense when considering that Jets head coach Adam […]

Kliff Kingsbury's Offense Operating Extremely Fast

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury's no-huddle offense has been operating at warp speed the last few days of training camp. "Boy, it’s crazy fast," defensive lineman Jordan Phillips lamented. "Kliff has them doing stuff that’s going to give anybody problems." Kingsbury has been trying to push the boundaries of speed for the offense during […]

Broncos To Meet With Mark Barron

The Denver Broncos are scheduled to visit with veteran free-agent linebacker Mark Barron on Thursday, according to multiple sources. The first-round pick in 2012 was a strong safety early in his career with the Buccaneers, but he's now listed at 6-foot-2, 230 pounds. If he signs with Denver, he'd serve as an inside linebacker who […]

Joe Mixon Dealing With Migraines

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon has been dealing with migraines and hasn't practiced in recent days, according to a source. There is optimism that he'll be back at practice soon. Contract talks with Mixon are ongoing, and some speculated that Mixon's absence on the field was related to a contract […]

Texans Working Out Cody Kessler, C.J. Prosise, Ryan Grant

The Houston Texans worked out free-agent quarterback Cody Kessler, running back C.J. Prosise and wide receiver Ryan Grant on Wednesday. Kessler was most recently released by the Patriots. The 27-year-old out of USC was a third-round pick of the Browns in 2016, but he lasted just two seasons there before a quick stop in Jacksonville […]

49ers Expected To Sign River Cracraft

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign former Broncos wide receiver River Cracraft after working him out on Wednesday, according to a source. Cracraft impressed during his workout and knows the system. The Niners haven't ruled out signing another player, given the season-ending injury to Jalen Hurd (knee) and with Deebo Samuel (foot) a […]