Jordan Akins Could Have Big Role In 2020

Houston Texans tight end Jordan Akins was mentioned as a tight end to keep an eye on at the scouting combine last week. Darren Fells is expected to move on in free agency, but the Texans feel that they can get the same kind of production from Akins, if not more. In his second season […]

Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson, Bryce Love Will Have Roles

Washington Redskins running backs Derrius Guice, Adrian Peterson and Bryce Love, who was injured all of last year, are all expected to have roles in what is expected to be a running-back-by-committee approach to begin the season. Head coach Ron Rivera has always been the kind of coach to use multiple running backs, and he […]

Matt LaFleur Likes Allen Lazard

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talked wide receiver Allen Lazard up at the scouting combine last week. A source that ESPN.com's Matthew Berry trusts also said that Lazard spent Thanksgiving last year with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the two have become very close. Green Bay will surely go out and add some pass-catchers […]

Aaron Jones May Have More Competition For Touches

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said he needed both running backs Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams, but that ideally the team would add a third body to the backfield. Jones had a breakout season and was the bell-cow back once Williams was injured in 2019. He finished third in fantasy points behind Christian […]

Austin Ekeler Could See 20 Touches A Game

Los Angeles Chargers impending restricted free-agent running back Austin Ekeler should be a fantasy star in 2020 if Melvin Gordon departs in free agency. The Chargers see Ekeler as a 17-20 touch-per-game player, and not just as a runner, as they love him out of the backfield and lined up in the slot as a […]

Redskins Unlikely To Trade Out Of No. 2 Pick

The Washington Redskins are unlikely to trade out of the No. 2 overall pick in the upcoming draft. ESPN's Todd McShay gave it a 10-15 percent chance that the Redskins trade back in the draft. Washington is widely expected to stay put at No. 2 and select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with that […]

Redskins Believe In Dwayne Haskins

The Washington Redskins believe quarterback Dwayne Haskins needs to work on getting the ball out quicker, but that he can make all the necessary throws. They like his pocket presence and have expressed a lot of confidence in his potential. Haskins has been working hard in the offseason and taking it very seriously. ESPN.com's Matthew […]

Lions Won't Draft Tua Tagovailoa

The Detroit Lions will not select Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in this year's draft, according to a source that ESPN.com's Matthew Berry highly trusts. Berry said there is "no chance" that happens. The Lions have the No. 3 pick behind the Bengals at No. 1 and Redskins at No. 2. Cincinnati is expected to take […]

Panthers May Still Move On From Cam Newton

The Carolina Panthers have stated that they are behind quarterback Cam Newton, but ESPN.com's Matthew Berry isn't so sure. According to insiders, the Panthers don't want to just give Newton away, but they would deal him if a reasonable offer was made. It's less of a sure thing that Newton is the team's starting quarterback […]

Broncos Looking At Free-Agent Running Backs

The Denver Broncos are doing their due diligence on this year's free-agent crop of running backs, according to sources. Adding another running back wouldn't necessarily mean a lesser role for running back Phillip Lindsay, but it would definitely be bad news for Royce Freeman, who saw his role shrink towards the end of last year. […]

Brendan McKay To Make Spring Debut Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher/designated hitter Brendan McKay (shoulder) is scheduled to make his spring training debut on Friday against the Twins. McKay is slightly behind the other pitchers in camp but still has time to be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid any setbacks. The 24-year-old two-way star made his big league […]

Brandon Scherff Expected To Receive Franchise Tag

The Washington Redskins are expected to place the franchise tag on offensive guard Brandon Scherff, according to league sources. The Redskins were planning to have Scherff around in 2020 no matter what, but he's unlikely to receive a long-term extension right now. Scherff was one of the most consistent and productive offensive guards in the […]

James Bradberry Won't Receive Franchise Tag

The Carolina Panthers will not use the franchise tag on cornerback James Bradberry and will let him hit the open market. Bradberry could very well reset the market, along with the Cowboys' Byron Jones, with around $15 million a year. He should have no shortage of suitors on the open market for cornerback-needy teams. Bradberry […]

Ravens Plan To Use Franchise Tag On Matthew Judon

The Baltimore Ravens plan to use their franchise tag on linebacker Matthew Judon, according to sources. In 16 games for the Ravens in 2019, Judon had 54 tackles (43 solo), a career-high 9.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. There's a chance they could look to trade Judon after they put the franchise tag on him. […]

Bud Dupree Expected To Receive Franchise Tag

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree is expected to receive the franchise tag, according to league sources. Dupree had a career year across the board in 2019, posting 68 tackles (49 solo), 11.5 sacks, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over a full season. Paired with All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt, the Steelers interior defense is […]

Jaguars To Use Franchise Tag On Yannick Ngakoue

The Jacksonville Jaguars will use the franchise tag on defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, which will carry an approximate salary of $19.3 million for the 2020 season. Ngakoue has racked up 37.5 sacks and has forced 14 fumbles in the last four seasons, which ranks fourth in the NFL over that span behind Khalil Mack (17), […]

Jason Witten Unlikely To Return To Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, who will be a free agent this month, is not expected to return next season with the team planning to give restricted free-agent tight end Blake Jarwin a second-round tender offer. Witten worked in the broadcast booth in 2018 but returned in 2019 to catch 63 passes for 529 […]

Brandin Cooks A Candidate To Be Restructured

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brandin Cooks may be asked to restructure his contract his offseason. Cooks is set to make $16.8 million in 2020 after he had a career-low 42 catches and just two touchdowns last season. He had just 72 targets after going four straight seasons with the Saints, Patriots and Rams with […]

Broncos Will Let Chris Harris Jr. Test The Market

The Denver Broncos are expected to let impending free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. hit the open market. According to league sources, the Cowboys, Raiders, Texans, Jets and Lions are among multiple teams that have interest in Harris. The 30-year-old has taken a slight step back the last two seasons, but he's a four-time Pro Bowler […]

Phillip Lindsay Extension Not A Priority

The Denver Broncos aren't prioritizing a contract extension for running back Phillip Lindsay as they work through the early part of the offseason. Lindsay is eligible for a new contract after just his second season because he was an undrafted free agent. He'll count only $665,000 against the salary cap in 2020. Lindsay has ranked […]

Hunter Henry To Receive Franchise Tag

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry will likely receive the franchise tag. Henry has had trouble staying healthy in his three seasons -- he hasn't played a full season yet -- but when healthy he's a high-end tight end for fantasy purposes. There remains uncertainty over who will be the Bolts starting quarterback next […]

Jameis Winston Unlikely To Return?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston, who will be a free agent this month, is likely to leave the team in free agency. Winston led the NFL in passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions in 2019 while playing through injuries. But the Bucs are tired of his turnover-prone ways and want to dip their toes into […]

Kareem Hunt Won't Be Charged With Marijuana Possession

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt won't be charged with possession of marijuana stemming from a Jan. 21 traffic stop. Cleveland is expected to tender Hunt as a restricted free agent despite him admitting during the traffic stop that he'd likely test positive for marijuana. He was suspended the first eight games of 2019 because […]

Ryan Borucki Could Be Back On Mound Soon

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki (elbow) was scheduled to throw on flat ground up to 90 feet on Monday, and general manager Ross Atkins said that Borucki could get back on a mound "very soon." He was a candidate to land a rotation spot entering camp, but his setback with his arm likely rules […]

Alex Cobb To Throw Friday

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Alex Cobb (illness) will throw on the side on Friday and will likely make his next spring training start on March 11. Cobb is dealing with an illness and should be just fine to be good to go by Opening Day. The veteran right-hander was held to just three starts in […]

Tony Watson Not Concerned With Shoulder

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Tony Watson (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session on Monday, and the next step for him will be to face hitters. Watson said his shoulder is feeling good and isn't too concerned about his arm. The 34-year-old left-hander should be fine for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have […]

Welington Castillo Throws To Bases

Washington Nationals catcher Welington Castillo (shoulder) threw to the bases on Sunday and should return to Grapefruit League action on Tuesday. Castillo should be just fine for Opening Day as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. The 32-year-old (33 in April) Dominican slumped to a .209/.267/.417 slash line with 12 home runs and 41 […]

Will Harris Could Throw Bullpen This Weekend

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Will Harris (abdomen) could throw a bullpen session this weekend. Harris still has time to be ready for the start of the regular season. He posted a pristine 1.50 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 62 K's in 60 innings while saving four games for the Astros last season. The 35-year-old right-hander will […]

Blake Jarwin Likely To Receive Second-Round Tender

The Dallas Cowboys are likely to use the second-round tender on Dallas Cowboys impending restricted free-agent tight end Blake Jarwin, which would cost around $3.3 million, according to sources. Dallas spoke with Jarwin's agent, Kelli Masters, last week about a long-term extension. The Cowboys are also likely to tender backup quarterback Cooper Rush, which would […]

Dak Prescott Likely To Receive Franchise Tag

The Dallas Cowboys will likely use their franchise tag on quarterback Dak Prescott, according to sources. The Cowboys are running out of time to reach a long-term contract extension with their franchise quarterback, so they'll play it safe and tag him. It's taking much longer than expected for both sides to reach an agreement, but […]