49ers Haven't Decided On Starter At Weakside Linebacker

The San Francisco 49ers have not determined who will be their starting weakside linebacker in 2020, and it's a significant spot because they will stay on the field in nickel packages. It will come down to Dre Greenlaw or Kwon Alexander, with the loser of the competition serving as the team's SAM linebacker. Greenlaw, 23 […]

Raheem Mostert Puts On Muscle

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert said that he has put on more muscle this offseason and thinks it's necessary in order to shoulder a 200-carry workload in 2020. Mostert, 28, became the team's lead back in the second half of last season and during the Super Bowl run in the postseason. He tallied […]

Mecole Hardman To Become More Involved In Offense

Kansas City Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub doesn't know how often second-year wide receiver Mecole Hardman will be returning kicks in 2020 as he becomes more involved in the offense in his second season in the NFL. "I’m not sure about Hardman. I don’t want to lose him. I think he’s just scratched the […]

Ke'Shawn Vaughn To Be Pass-Catching Back?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't sold on running back Ronald Jones II as a pass-catching back for quarterback Tom Brady, so there will be added pressure on rookie third-rounder Ke'Shawn Vaughn to learn the protection schemes in an abbreviated offseason. NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal doesn't rule out Tampa making a veteran pickup or low-level trade at […]

Tre'Quan Smith, Josh Hill Will Have Roles

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill will play more than expected in 2020, in the opinion of NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal. Hill played a similar percentage of snaps as Jared Cook last season, even when Cook was healthy. However, unless Cook suffers an injury and misses time, Hill will likely remain on most league's waiver […]

Panthers Secondary Young And Inexperienced

Carolina Panthers fourth-round rookie cornerback Troy Pride Jr. and special teams player Corn Elder are both strong options to start in 2020 for the team's secondary. On top of that, rookie Jeremy Chinn is slated to start at safety, so general manager Marty Hurney may still be looking for some veteran cornerbacks before the regular […]

Hayden Hurst Working Out With Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst told ESPN's Mina Kimes that he has been driving back and forth from Jacksonville to Atlanta the last four weeks to throw with quarterback Matt Ryan. "That’s helping me a lot," Hurst told Kimes. "That’s really going to pay off during training camp." The Falcons traded for Hurst with […]

A.J. Terrell Expected To Start Right Away

The Atlanta Falcons took cornerback A.J. Terrell 16th overall in the first round of last month's draft with the intention of starting him right away. Kendall Sheffield could play in the slot most of the time, with Isaiah Oliver on the outside in base packages. Keanu Neal and Ricardo Allen are the team's top two […]

Antonio Gandy-Golden Had COVID In March

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden admitted through his agent that he tested positive for COVID-19 on March 24 before his pre-draft training. Gandy-Golden said that his symptoms were mild, he self-quarantined for two weeks and was fully cleared on April 7. He said he feels 100 percent now and can't wait to get […]

Patrick Chung Agrees To Two-Year Extension

The New England Patriots and safety Patrick Chung agreed to a two-year extension through the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to sources. Chung will get a $3 million signing bonus and is due up to $12.8 million over the next four years as one of the most reliable players for New England's defense. The 32-year-old […]

Saints Genuinely Believe In Taysom Hill

The Athletic's Jay Glazer says that New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill is the guy that the Saints believe can be the future starter when Drew Brees retires. Head coach Sean Payton loves Hill, but so does the entire team. The 29-year-old gadget player can do a lot on the football field, but there's plenty […]

Kevin Kramer Out 4-6 Months After Surgery

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Kevin Kramer underwent hip surgery and will be out for four to six months. With the 2020 season not likely to start until at least early July because of COVID-19, this effectively will end Kramer's chances of playing this year. The 26-year-old has played in only 43 major league games the last […]

Broncos Offense More Suited To Melvin Gordon's Strengths?

Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III, who had 6,113 scrimmage yards and three seasons with 12-plus touchdowns in five seasons with the Chargers, said that the LA offense was holding him back and "didn't play out to my strengths." "But I feel like Denver kinda runs my style of football, and I think it's […]

Irv Smith Jr. A Breakout Candidate

Minnesota Vikings tight ends Kyle Rudolph and Irv Smith Jr. should both be considered starters going into the 2020 season, in the opinion of NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal. Rosenthal considers them both as starters over No. 3 receiver Bisi Johnson because each tight end played more than 600 offensive snaps in 2019. Smith was the youngest […]

Preston Williams On Schedule For Week 1

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Preston Williams (knee), who tore his ACL last November, is on schedule to be ready for the start of the 2020 season, according to a team source. Williams isn't yet taking part in on-field sessions among teammates, but he has been jogging and the team is hopeful that he'll be ready […]

A.J. Dillon Ahead Of Jamaal Williams As Aaron Jones' Backup

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones undoubtedly will be the team's lead back again in 2020, but the draft capital used on rookie A.J. Dillon (second-round pick) suggests that he'll see more work as the No. 2 over Jamaal Williams. Williams saw 373 offensive snaps in 2019 as Jones' primary backup. The Packers are […]

Kerryon Johnson, D'Andre Swift Will Share The Load

Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson is expected to share the backfield load with rookie D'Andre Swift in 2020. Johnson has a nice all-around game and has 621 snaps in the last two years, but he's also been a bit injury-prone. Swift is more explosive as a runner and could be more polished in the […]

Jimmy Graham, Cole Kmet Could Be On The Field Together

Chicago Bears tight end Jimmy Graham and rookie Cole Kmet should be on the field together at times in 2020 because of Kmet's versatility. However, head coach Matt Nagy hasn't used a lot of two-tight ends sets in his time in Chicago, so it remains to be seen how much Graham and Kmet will be […]

Ted Ginn Jr. Has Slight Edge As No. 3 Receiver

NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal gives a slight edge to Chicago Bears wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. for snaps as the third receiver this year over Javon Wims and Cordarrelle Patterson. However, Rosenthal also cautious that it's doubtful that any of those three wideouts will play "starter" snaps in Chicago's offense. Patterson has primarily been a special […]

Mitchell Trubisky Will Get First Shot In Practices

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy, who said he will continue to be the team's play-caller in 2020, said that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will be the first QB in the huddle when the team runs their first snap of practice together. “And it’s been loud and clear with those guys—again, we’re over-communicating clarity—Mitchell’s gonna be […]

Jets Have Big Plans For Chris Herndon

The New York Jets "can't wait to unleash Chris Herndon" in 2020, according to The Athletic's Connor Hughes. Herndon had an impressive 39 catches for 502 yards and four touchdowns in 16 games (12 starts) in his rookie season in 2018, but he played in just one game last year because of injuries and was […]

Jalen Hurts Needs To Pick Up Eagles System

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that the team will need to rely on veterans like backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld early in the season because of the restrictions on offseason programs and organized team activities due to COVID-19. "I have a ton of confidence in Nate becoming our backup QB," Pederson said. The head […]

Tom Brady Holds Throwing Session With Teammates

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady and around eight of his teammates conducted a two-hour throwing session on Tuesday at Berkeley Preparatory School. Bucs receivers, tight ends and running backs were present, including wideouts Mike Evans and Scotty Miller, tight ends Cameron Brate and O.J. Howard, quarterbacks Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin and running back […]

Tim Melville Released

The Colorado Rockies released starting pitcher Tim Melville on Monday after he bounced around in the minors for most of his time with the team. Melville was recalled by the Rockies late last season and went 2-3 with a 4.86 ERA in seven starts. The 30-year-old right-hander was on a minor league contract in 2020 […]

Starling Marte's Wife Dies Of Heart Attack

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Starling Marte announced on his social media on Monday that his wife, Noelia, has died of a heart attack. "It is a moment of indescribable pain. On behalf of my family, I am grateful for the expressions of esteem and solidarity in this difficult time," Marte wrote. The 31-year-old outfielder was traded […]

Jalen Mills Expected To Move To Safety

The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed defensive back Jalen Mills with the intention of moving him to safety to help account for the loss of Malcolm Jenkins in the starting lineup. It's a gamble, but the additions of Darius Slay and Nickell Robey-Coleman could make Mills' transition smoother. The Eagles have three former starters coming off the […]

Greg Ward The Top Option In The Slot

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward is the top option for the slot receiving role in 2020, in the opinion of NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal. However, the team is suddenly super deep at the position after they drafted Jalen Reagor and John Hightower and traded for Marquise Goodwin. Plus, general manager Howie Roseman would love to […]

Nate Solder May Be An Option At Right Tackle

New York Giants offensive tackle Nate Solder played right tackle as a rookie with the Patriots, so the Giants could have him compete at the position in 2020 with third-round pick Matt Peart. The No. 4 overall pick of the draft, Andrew Thomas, is likely ticketed for left tackle and protecting the blind side of […]

Francisco Rodriguez Not Ready To Retire

Free-agent relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez last pitched in the major leagues for the Detroit Tigers in June of 2017, but he's hoping to make his way back onto a major league roster. The 38-year-old has pitched in the Nationals minor league system, an independent team in the United State and in Mexico since his release […]

Young Broncos Team At Disadvantage This Offseason?

Offseason workout restrictions because of COVID-19 are making things difficult for all NFL teams this year, but it might be even more difficult for a young Denver Broncos team with a second-year quarterback in Drew Lock, who doesn't even have a full year of experience under his belt and is learning a new system under […]