Falcons Decline Takkarist McKinley's Fifth-Year Option

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley announced on Twitter that the team declined his fifth-year option on Wednesday. Head coach Dan Quinn had said back in February that the Falcons wouldn't be picking up McKinley's fifth-year option. The 26th overall pick in 2017, McKinley hasn't lived up to expectations and is coming off shoulder surgery […]

Bashaud Breeland Already Facing Four-Game Suspension

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who was arrested on multiple charges on Tuesday, including possession of marijuana, was already facing a four-game suspension in 2020 for another violation of the league's substance-abuse policy, according to sources. Breeland is appealing his four-game suspension, but it's looking likely that he'll have to sit out at least […]

Miles Sanders In Position To Be No. 1 Back In Philly

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders looks "entrenched" as the team's No. 1 running back heading into the 2020 season, according to The Athletic's Zach Berman. The Eagles didn't address the position at all in the draft last week, and change-of-pace option Boston Scott and Elijah Holyfield are the only other backs behind Sanders currently. […]

Robert Foster Will Have To Battle For Roster Spot

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster "faces an uphill climb" to make the final roster this season after the team traded for Stefon Diggs and drafted receivers Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Hodgins. Foster made some noise in his rookie year in 2018 when he caught 27 passes for 541 yards and three touchdowns in 13 […]

Bashaud Breeland Arrested

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland was arrested in York, South Carolina, on Tuesday, according to online records. Breeland was arrested on charges of resisting arrest, transporting alcohol in a motor vehicle with the seal broken, open container of beer or wine, possession of 28 grams or less of marijuana or 10 grams of hash […]

Bengals Claim Samaje Perine Off Waivers

The Cincinnati Bengals claimed running back Samaje Perine off waivers from the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday. Perine played in seven games for the Bengals and Dolphins last year, running the ball just five times for 16 yards in his lone game in Miami. He'll return to Cincinnati in 2020, where he'll merely be running back […]

Ravens Pick Up Marlon Humphrey's Option

The Baltimore Ravens are extending cornerback Marlon Mumphrey's fifth-year team option. Humphrey, a former 16th overall pick by Baltimore in 2017, was selected to the Pro Bowl and earned a first-team All-Pro nod for his work in 2019, his third season in the NFL. The 23-year-old had 65 tackles (53 solo), four tackles for loss, […]

Steelers Exercise T.J. Watt's Option

In an expected move, the Pittsburgh Steelers exercised the fifth-year option on outside linebacker T.J. Watt on Tuesday. Watt has become a star in the league after being selected in the first round in 2017. He finished third in the NFL Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2019 and was voted the team MVP […]

Rashard Higgins Re-Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns agreed to re-sign wide receiver Rashard Higgins to a one-year deal worth $910,000 on Tuesday, according to a league source. The source said that Higgins turned down more money to play elsewhere. He's spent the last four seasons with Cleveland and has established chemistry with quarterback Baker Mayfield, going for a career-high […]

Packers Changing The Narrative Around Aaron Rodgers?

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has "simply had enough of Aaron Rodgers' act and wanted to change the narrative" after a puzzling draft last weekend that saw the team select zero wide receivers in one of the most stacked classes of all time, in the opinion of The Athletic's Bob McGinn. Green Bay […]

Giants Place UFA Tender On Markus Golden

The New York Giants placed the rare UFA tender on defensive end/outside linebacker Markus Golden on Monday, according to a source. If Golden remains an unsigned free agent past July 22, he can only play for the Giants in 2020, who would maintain Golden's exclusive rights. The 29-year-old pass-rusher returned to double-digit sacks in 2019 […]

49ers Expect Big Things From Trent Taylor, Jalen Hurd

The San Francisco 49ers expect big things from wide receivers Trent Taylor and Jalen Hurd in 2020. Both Taylor and Hurd missed all of the 2019 season with injuries, but general manager John Lynch has said that Hurd is back to working out and is on pace to make an impact this year. He is […]

Eagles To Exercise Derek Barnett's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles plan to exercise the fifth-year option on defensive end Derek Barnett, according to a source. Barnett missed 10 games in 2018 and two in 2019 due to injuries, so durability is a big concern with him. He also has just 14 career sacks in his three seasons, falling short of expectations so […]

Texans Expected To Exercise Deshaun Watson's Option

The Houston Texans are expected to exercise quarterback Deshaun Watson's fifth-year club option for the 2021 season before the May 4 deadline, according to sources. It's just a procedural formality, though, because the Texans fully intend on negotiating a long-term deal with the Pro Bowl signal-caller. Watson's fifth-year option is projected to cost $17.3 million […]

Lions Release Tra Carson

The Detroit Lions released running back Tra Carson, long snapper James Fisher, offensive guard Casey Tucker and punter Matt Wile on Monday. Detroit added running backs D'Andre Swift and Jason Huntley in the draft this past weekend, so they're trimming the fat with Carson. The 27-year-old split time with the Lions and Packers in 2019, […]

Dalvin Cook To Participate In Virtual Program

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook plans to take part in the team's virtual offseason program while awaiting a new contract, according to sources. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie deal in 2020. Minnesota's virtual program begins on Monday. The two sides could work something out long term this summer. The Vikings […]

Jamal Adams Skipping Voluntary Workouts

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams is skipping the team's virtual offseason program, but head coach Adam Gase didn't sound too worried and said "this is voluntary" when asked about Adams skipping the program. This doesn't come as a surprise at all with Adams seeking a new contract heading into the final season of his […]

Seahawks Moving On From Justin Britt, D.J. Fluker

The Seattle Seahawks are prepared to release center Justin Britt, a move that would save them around $8.5 million in salary cap space. Guard D.J. Fluker announced he was released on Sunday, a move that saves around $3.6 million. Britt missed the last eight games of 2019 with a torn ACL. With him on his […]

Shohei Ohtani Almost Ready To Face Hitters

Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler said that starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (elbow) is almost ready to face live hitters in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, but that might be difficult to do given the restrictions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. "We're going to have to get creative somewhere down the line here if […]

49ers, Trent Williams Not Rushing Extension

The San Francisco 49ers traded a 2020 fifth-round pick and a 2021 third-round pick to the Washington Redskins on Saturday to acquire Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams, but neither side is in a rush to work out a contract extension. As of now, Williams is expected to play out the final year of his […]

Seahawks Could Still Pursue Jadeveon Clowney

The Seattle Seahawks continue to say that they aren't ruling out re-signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, despite adding pass-rushers in free agency and taking two defensive ends in the draft -- Tennessee's Darrell Taylor and Syracuse's Alton Robinson. Head coach Pete Carroll said the team continues to stay in touch with Clowney. Clowney found himself […]

Packers Confirm Faith In Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur denied that the team selecting quarterback Jordan Love in the first round meant that quarterback Aaron Rodgers' time with the team was nearing an end. "Aaron is a pro, and he's the leader of our football team, and I anticipate that for a really long time," LaFleur said. […]

Saints Finalizing Deal With Jameis Winston

The New Orleans Saints are finalizing a one-year deal with quarterback Jameis Winston on Sunday, according to sources. The deal is expected to be completed quickly now that the 2020 NFL Draft is over, but financials weren't disclosed. Sources say that Winston's 2020 salary will be very economical, fitting into the team's tight salary cap […]

Kevin Davidson Signing With Browns

Former Princeton quarterback Kevin Davidson is signing with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent, according to a source. Head coach Kevin Stefanski went to Penn and general manager Andrew Barry went to Harvard, so it's an Ivy League connection with Davidson. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound QB completed 209 of his 313 attempts (66.8 percent) […]

Patriots Sign Undrafted Quarterback

The New England Patriots are signing former Louisiana Tech quarterback J'Mar Smith as an undrafted player, according to a source. Many thought the Patriots would address their glaring need under center in the draft after Tom Brady left in free agency, but that wasn't the case. Instead, head coach Bill Belichick chose to take Smith […]

49ers Signing JaMycal Hasty

The San Francisco 49ers are signing Baylor running back JaMycal Hasty as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. The Niners traded away Matt Breida to the Dolphins on Saturday and picked up a couple draft picks in return, so they'll replace him on roster with Hasty. As a senior for Baylor in 2019, he ran […]

Redskins Signing Randy Moss' Son

The Washington Redskins are signing former LSU tight end Thaddeus Moss, according to a source. He's the son of Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss and went undrafted. Moss' physical at the combine showed a Jones fracture in his right foot that required surgery, and his inability to visit teams for follow-up exams during […]

Bucs Invest In Chapelle Russell In Seventh Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Temple outside linebacker Chapelle Russell with the 241st overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft in the seventh round. Russell racked up 72 tackles without any sacks or interceptions in 13 games played in his final year in college. He's undersized at 6-foot-2, 236 pounds in the middle of the […]

Saints Use Their Last Pick On Tommy Stevens

With the 240th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft in the seventh round, the New Orleans Saints took Mississippi State quarterback Tommy Stevens. Is he the next Tom Brady? No. Is he the successor to Drew Brees? Probably not. Stevens had the looks of a swiss-army knife in his time at Penn State before […]

Dane Jackson Goes To Buffalo

With the 239th overall pick in the NFL Draft in the seventh round, the Buffalo Bills selected Pittsburgh cornerback Dane Jackson. Jackson is only 6-foot, 187 pounds, but he makes up for it by playing with an attitude, and he can play outside near the sideline or in the slot, so that gives him a […]