Robert Alford To Miss Second Straight Season

Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) tore his pectoral muscle and will miss the entire 2020 season, according to a source. Alford missed all of last season, too, after breaking his leg, so this is a tough blow for the 31-year-old from Southeastern Louisiana. He will undergo surgery to fix his […]

Javon Hargrave Has Minor Pectoral Strain

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (pectoral) is dealing with a minor pectoral strain and "should be back in a few weeks," according to one source. The 27-year-old nose tackle signed a three-year, $39 million deal with the Eagles this year, but he might have to miss Week 1, depending on how he recovers in […]

Titans Working Out Geoff Swaim, D'Onta Foreman, Trevor Siemian

The Tennessee Titans are working out tight end Geoff Swaim, running back D'Onta Foreman and quarterback Trevor Siemian on Monday. Swaim played in just six games with the Jaguars last year before being released. Prior to that, he had 35 receptions for 336 yards and one touchdown in four seasons (37 games, 18 starts) for […]

Bears Working Out Kevin Hogan, C.J. Prosise

The Chicago Bears are working out quarterbacks Kevin Hogan and Kyle Sloter, running back C.J. Prosise and wide receiver Rodney Adams on Monday. Hogan and Prosise are the most notable names on this list. Hogan was released by the Broncos last year and hasn't attempted a pass since 2017 with the Browns after being a […]

Vyncint Smith Expected To Have Surgery

New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith (core) is expected to have surgery on Tuesday with Dr. William Meyers for his core muscle injury, according to a source. Smith will likely be out at least a month, which means he is a good bet to miss the start of the 2020 season. An already pretty […]

Robert Alford Suffers Pectoral Injury

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Robert Alford (pectoral) suffered a pectoral injury in practice on Sunday, according to sources. The team is in the process of evaluating him to see how long he'll be sidelined. Alford missed all of the 2019 season with a broken leg, so both he and the Cardinals are hoping his latest injury […]

DeAndre Hopkins Expected Back Soon

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring) missed a second day of practice on Monday due to a sore hamstring, but head coach Kliff Kingsbury said that he expects Hopkins to be back at practice soon. Kingsbury also doesn't think Hopkins' absence will restrict him from learning the offense or gaining chemistry with quarterback Kyler […]

Rob Gronkowski Adjusting To Florida Heat

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, who is returning to the NFL after an 18-month hiatus, is struggling a bit in training camp in the Florida heat. "He's probably in New England shape, but he's not in Florida shape. That humidity and heat's kicking his a-- pretty good," head coach Bruce Arians said. We […]

Jerick McKinnon Working Like He's Broke

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon has collected $15.5 million the last two years without even playing a snap for the 49ers because of a knee injury, but he's working extremely hard as he tries to come back in 2020. “I work like I’m broke,” McKinnon said. “It’s hard to stop working.” He has […]

Melvin Gordon III Struggling With Altitude In Denver

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III said that he's "struggling up here a little bit with the altitude." Gordon hasn't shown any ill effects when running the ball in drills, but he feels the altitude from play to play and practice to practice. The Broncos signed him to a two-year, $16 million deal in […]

Gerald McCoy Has Ruptured Quad, Out For The Season

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Gerald McCoy's (quadriceps) MRI exam on Monday showed a ruptured quad tendon, and he'll miss the entire 2020 season. It's a huge blow to Dallas' defensive line after they signed McCoy to a three-year contract in free agency. McCoy has 59.5 sacks in his 10 years in […]

Giants Release Chandler Catanzaro

The New York Giants released veteran kicker Chandler Catanzaro on Monday, according to a source. With the move, Graham Gano, who was signed by the team on Sunday, will enter 2020 as the team's starting kicker. Gano reunites with former Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman in New York. The 33-year-old kicker has been pretty solid […]

Ravens Not Interested In Antonio Brown

The Baltimore Ravens are interested in free-agent wide receivers -- they've scheduled a workout with veteran Dez Bryant -- but they are not interested in Antonio Brown. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has worked out with Brown, but it's hard to see the Ravens going in this direction after owner Steve Bisciotti publicly apologized following the Ray […]

Chris Moore To Miss Time With Broken Finger

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore (finger) will miss some time in camp with a broken finger, according to head coach John Harbaugh. It's unclear how much time Moore will miss, so stay tuned for more details on the situation. Moore caught just three passes for 21 yards in 14 games played last season for […]

Iman Marshall To Miss 2020 Season

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said that cornerback Iman Marshall (knee) suffered a major knee injury on Sunday, and sources confirmed that he tore several ligaments, including his ACL. Marshall will need surgery and will miss the entire 2020 season after he was a fourth-round draft pick in 2019. The 23-year-old played in just […]

Lions Sign Jonathan Williams

The Detroit Lions signed former Colts and Bills running back Jonathan Williams on Monday to provide some depth in their backfield. The 26-year-old was with the Colts last year, touching the ball 54 times for 294 yards and a lone score. With rookie D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson seeing most of the backfield work for […]

49ers Fear Jalen Hurd Has Torn ACL

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd (knee) is undergoing an MRI exam on Monday after suffering what is believed to be a major knee injury in practice on Sunday, according to sources. The fear is that Hurd's MRI will reveal a torn ACL, which would keep Hurd out for another full season. The athletic […]

49ers Working Out Jaron Brown

The San Francisco 49ers are working out veteran wide receiver Jaron Brown on Monday, according to a source. Brown spent the last two years with the Seahawks, catching only 16 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns in 2019. He has spent seven seasons in the NFC West with the Seahawks and Cardinals and is […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Jason Peters Among Players Ailing In Camp

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside (lower body), offensive lineman Jason Peters (lower body), defensive end Derek Barnett (lower body) and defensive tackle Javon Hargrave (upper body) were not practicing on Monday, according to head coach Doug Pederson. In transaction news, the Eagles waived third-year quarterback Kyle Lauletta on Monday and signed receiver Marcus Green. […]

Corey Davis Taken Off PUP List

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis (toe) passed his physical on Monday and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list after having offseason surgery on his toe. His toe ailment helps explain why he had just 43 catches for 601 yards and two touchdowns in a disappointing 2019 season. The former first-round pick […]

Josh Oliver Breaks Bone In Foot, Needs Surgery

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Josh Oliver (foot) broke a bone in his foot and will have surgery, according to head coach Doug Marrone. There's no timetable on when Oliver will be ready to return, but there's a good chance that he won't be ready for the start of the 2020 season. The 25-year-old was a […]

Jaguars Sign Timmy Jernigan

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed seventh-year defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan on Monday to replace defensive lineman Rodney Gunter, who announced his retirement on Sunday. Jernigan agreed to a deal with the Texans in the spring before the deal fell through. The 27-year-old will help the Jaguars defensive line after both Al Woods and Lerentee McCray opted […]

Gerald McCoy Suffers Leg Injury In Practice

Dallas Cowboys veteran defensive tackle Gerald McCoy (leg) suffered a leg injury in practice, according to a source. The severity of the injury is unclear at the moment, but RotoBaller will update the situation when we know more. The Athletic's Jon Machota reported that McCoy had to be helped off the field after suffering the […]

49ers Hoping Deebo Samuel Will Be Ready

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team is "hoping" that wide receiver Deebo Samuel (foot) will be ready for Week 1. "Not counting on it," Shanahan said. Samuel suffered a Jones fracture in June, and general manager John Lynch acknowledged in late July that Samuel "may miss some games." How many […]

Mike McCarthy Excited About Everson Griffen

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is excited about the prospects of coaching defensive end Everson Griffen, who signed a one-year deal with Dallas on Wednesday. "I can't say enough about Everson Griffen," McCarthy said. "Just the fact of being able to compete against him twice a year. He was always a primary focus for […]

Matt LaFleur Impressed With A.J. Dillon

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie running back A.J. Dillon "has got some massive legs." "We have not seen a running back built like that, not in my career that I've been around." Drafted in the second round at 62nd overall, Dillon stands at 6-foot, 247 pounds with tree trunks for […]

Jordan Love Has "A Lot To Clean Up"

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that rookie quarterback Jordan Love has "a lot to clean up right now" when asked about his impressions of the young signal-caller so far in camp. "He’s a young quarterback that is learning a new system, and just how specific we are with the footwork. I think […]

Kenny Clark Signs Four-Year Extension With Packers

Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Kenny Clark signed a four-year extension on Saturday worth $70 million. The deal also includes a$25 million signing bonus with $37 million paid over the first two years of the contract. The deal makes him the highest-paid nose tackle in league history. Clark was due $7.69 million in 2020 while […]

Clarke Schmidt Lurking As Rotation Replacement

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt could be an option for the Yankees rotation in 2020 after he pitched the best ball of his career down the stretch in Double-A in 2019. Schmidt was also shining in spring training and during summer camp before being reassigned to the alternate training site. The 24-year-old right-hander […]

Ian Anderson Has Better Chance To Debut In 2020

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka's torn Achilles has increased the chances that pitching prospect Ian Anderson will make his debut this year. Anderson needs to refine his control to have success at the highest level, but he misses plenty of bats with a three-pitch repertoire. The 22-year-old right-hander has been working on his secondary […]