Jeff Okudah Goes Third Overall To The Lions

The Detroit Lions selected Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the third overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. It's back-to-back Ohio State picks, with defensive end Chase Young going second overall to the Redskins. The Lions traded Darius Slay to the Eagles this offseason, so Okudah will come in right away and […]

Redskins Go With Chase Young At Second Overall

The Washington Redskins selected Ohio State defensive end Chase Young with the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. The Redskins were getting calls about the second overall pick, but it was pretty clear from the beginning that they weren't interested in moving down because they love Young and his potential at […]

Bengals Select Joe Burrow First Overall

The Cincinnati Bengals selected LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday. It's the third straight season that the reigning Heisman Trophy winner has been taken first overall in the NFL Draft. Burrow set single-season college records for passing yards and passing touchdowns on his way to […]

Ravens Could Draft A Receiver Early

The Baltimore Ravens were one of the teams that made a run at wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins before the Texans traded him to the Cardinals, according to multiple sources. As such, it won't be a big surprise if Baltimore drafts a receiver in the first round on Thursday night. The Ravens don't pick until No. […]

Bengals Won't Trade No. 1 Pick

The Cincinnati Bengals, who have received interest into the No. 1 overall pick of the draft, will not trade it away and will make the pick Thursday night, according to sources. The Bengals have been pretty adamant about keeping the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, and they are fully expected to take […]

Jets, Packers May Be Looking To Move Up In First Round

The Atlanta Falcons are the team being most aggressive with a potential trade up from No. 16 in the first round on Thursday night, but the Jets, Saints and Packers are also making some noise about potentially moving up. The Falcons are most likely targeting a cornerback or defensive lineman if they slide up, possibly […]

Lions Split On Jeff Okudah, Derrick Brown

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn is favoring Ohio State cornerback Jeff Okudah with the No. 3 overall pick, while head coach Matt Patricia wants Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, according to a league source. And that's if the Lions even stay at No. 3 overall, as the Dolphins have been trying to move up […]

Browns, Falcons Could Be Trade Partners In First Round

Everyone already knows that the Atlanta Falcons have been the most aggressive team in terms of looking to trade up within the first round of Thursday's draft. The Falcons love some of the top defenders, but they are players that will unlikely be around at No. 16, so they've looked into moving up as high […]

Isaiah Simmons Could Fall In Round 1

One of the biggest puzzle pieces among draft prospects is where exactly Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons will fit at the next level. Some teams project him as an outside linebacker, some think he's an inside linebacker, most teams view him as a safety and one coach even thinks his talents fit best as an edge […]

Raiders Considering A Trade For Yannick Ngakoue

The Las Vegas Raiders are kicking the tires on trading for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, but the two sides are not close to a deal. It's not believed that the two sides have discussed compensation at all, and Ngakoue would have to sign the franchise tender that the Jaguars placed on him in […]

Cowboys Not Expected To Take Cesar Ruiz

ESPN Dallas' Todd Archer is positive that the Dallas Cowboys won't select Michigan center Cesar Ruiz either at pick No. 17 or in a trade back on Thursday night in Round 1. Ruiz to Dallas has been a popular mock selection in the weeks leading up to this year's draft, but the Cowboys believe in […]

Lions Have Had A Lot Of Contact With Isaiah Simmons

The Detroit Lions have had a lot of pre-draft contact with Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons, who is in the mix at pick No. 3, according to sources. The Lions hold the third overall pick in the first round of the draft on Thursday night, but they have been engaged with multiple teams about possibly trading […]

Yannick Ngakoue Trade Becoming More Unlikely

The clock is running out on a deal for Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue with the draft approaching Thursday evening, and there hasn't been much traction on a trade to date. Ngakoue was given the franchise tag, but he's disgruntled and wants out of Jacksonville. However, a trade involving a player like him is […]

Falcons Trying To Move Up For Chase Young?

The Atlanta Falcons have been aggressive this week in calling teams inside the top 10 in the first round, including trying to get all the way up to No. 2 in order to select Ohio State defensive end Chase Young. It's no secret that the Falcons want to move up from No. 16 overall, most […]

Ron Roenicke Sheds Interim Tag

The Boston Red Sox are removing the interim tag from manager Ron Roenicke's status as manager on Wednesday. This comes after the Red Sox were punished by Major League Baseball for their part in sign-stealing during the 2018 season. Then-manager Alex Cora is suspended for all of the 2020 season, but it was for his […]

Falcons Could Trade Up For Offensive Tackle

The Atlanta Falcons have done the groundwork and have talked to several teams inside the top 10 picks in the first round about trading up on Thursday night. Most everyone assumes that Atlanta would be moving up to select a cornerback in the top 10, but the Falcons have also done video interviews with multiple […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Dropped Weight

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski is weighing in at 250 pounds currently. He said that he played around 260-265 pounds back in 2018 before retiring. "I wouldn't come back unless I'm feeling good, feeling healthy. This is the time," Gronkowski said. The 30-year-old (31 in May) said his body was beat up, which […]

Red Sox Disciplined Amid Sign-Stealing Investigation

Commissioner Rob Manfred disciplined the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday after an investigation of sign-stealing from the 2018 season. J.T. Watkins, the team's video replay system operator will be suspended for the 2020 season and playoffs, and he'll be prohibited from serving as a replay room operator during all of 2021. Boston will forfeit their […]

Henry Ruggs III Has Heard Most From Four Teams

Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, who is the fastest wide receiver in this year's draft, said that he has heard the most from the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles and Las Vegas Raiders. Ruggs, along with teammate Jerry Jeudy and Oklahoma's Ceedee Lamb, are the consensus top three receiving prospects in this […]

Jerry Jeudy's Knee Injury A Concern?

Two NFL teams expressed concern about Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy's left knee at the combine in February. Dr. Lyle Cain sent a letter to all 32 teams detailing Jeudy's previous surgery, while saying "Jeudy haas not required any treatment" on his knee. Cain expects Jeudy to progress "without limitations." Some teams could have some […]

Seahawks Not Closing The Door On Jadeveon Clowney

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said "the door is not closed" on the team re-signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, even though they've already added pass-rushers Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa in free agency. Seattle had the second-fewest sacks in the league last year, and even though Clowney has never had a double-digit sack season […]

Bucs Have Talked O.J. Howard Trade With Washington

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in discussions to trade tight end O.J. Howard two months ago to the Washington Redskins in exchange for offensive tackle Trent Williams, but talks fell through, according to a source. General manager Jason Licht said at the NFL combine in February that the team has "plans for O.J. being in […]

Panthers Open To Moving Back In First Round

The Carolina Panthers are among the teams open to sliding back a few spots in the first round if another team wants to trade up in order to select a quarterback, offensive tackle or cornerback inside the top 10, according to sources. The Panthers currently hold the No. 7 overall pick of the first round […]

Cardinals Showing Interest In Trading Down

The Arizona Cardinals are showing interest in trading down from the No. 8 spot in the first round on Thursday. They currently do not have a second-round selection because of the DeAndre Hopkins trade, so they would be willing to move back and acquire additional picks it sounds like. Just inside the top 10, another […]

Percy Harvin Is Ready To Return

Free-agent wide receiver Percy Harvin said that he's "ready to return to the NFL." "I thought I was done, but that itch came back. I’ve been training with a former Olympian. My body is feeling good. Mentally I’m better. My family is good. The timing is right." Harvin currently weighs 185 pounds. The former first-round […]

Anthony Harris In No Rush To Sign Franchise Tag

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is in "no rush" to sign his franchise tag because he wants to work out a long-term extension, according to sources. The Vikings and Harris are expected to negotiate before the draft, but it doesn't look likely that anything will be agreed upon anytime soon. The two sides have until […]

49ers Fully Committed To Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Tuesday that the team briefly considered quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. "But within a day or two, Kyle and I looked at each other and said, 'You know what, we really like what we have in Jimmy.' We love everything […]

Lamar Jackson Refining His Game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was the 2019 Most Valuable Player in the NFL, is focusing on the mental aspects of his game during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If anything, I just want my mind to grow even more, just learning the ins and outs of the game even more – Tom Brady stuff," Jackson […]

Rams Confident In Josh Reynolds

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was "a big vote of confidence" for wide receiver Josh Reynolds and his potential. "We just feel he’s a capable starting receiver," McVay said. Even with Cooks out of the picture, though, the Rams have a lot of mouths to […]

Buccaneers Agree To Acquire Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a trade to send tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a fourth-rounder, according to sources. Gronk already took a physical with the Buccaneers, so he's headed to Tampa after retiring for a year. He […]