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 […]

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 […]