Dolphins Have Done Extensive Homework On Justin Herbert

No team has done more homework on Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert than the Miami Dolphins over the last two years, and that continued recently when the team had a video call with him, according to a college football source. The Dolphins like Herbert's skill set, his size (6-foot-6), his build and his arm strength. But […]

Decisions On Aldon Smith, Randy Gregory To Come After Draft

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to decide whether to reinstate Dallas Cowboys pass-rushers Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory after next week's draft, according to a source. Because of that, the Cowboys could still prioritize taking a pass-rusher early in the draft, and LSU defensive end K'Lavon Chaisson is among the prospects with whom the […]

Jets Eyeing Henry Ruggs

The New York Jets have the No. 11 pick in the first round in next week's draft, and they will have a big decision to make there. Offensive line remains a big need, but they also need to surround quarterback Sam Darnold with more playmakers, mainly in the passing game. The Jets could have their […]

Cardinals Open To New Deals For DeAndre Hopkins, Kenyan Drake

Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim is interested in talking long-term extensions with both wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and running back Kenyan Drake. Drake signed his one-year transition tag offer for $8.4 million, but he can still work out a long-term extension by July 15. Hopkins is scheduled to make $12.5 million in 2020, $13.5 […]

Cardinals Won't Rule Out A Receiver In First Round

Despite acquiring All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade with the Texans, Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim won't rule out considering a wide receiver in the first round of next week's draft. It's unlikely, though, with Hopkins, Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk and Andy Isabella the top options on the depth chart. Arizona also […]

Ted Ginn Not Ready To Retire

Free-agent wide receiver Ted Ginn said that he wants to play in 2020 and beyond. "I've still got a few more years left in me," said Ginn, 35, who spent the last three years with the New Orleans Saints. The ninth overall pick in the 2007 draft has 409 catches for 5,702 yards and 33 […]

O.J. Howard Could Be Traded Soon

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to trade tight end O.J. Howard, a league source told NFL Network's Michael Lombardi. "I think Howard's got a great name, but I think there's an instinctive issue going on. I think he's going to be available," Lombardi said. Howard was one of the biggest fantasy busts at tight […]

Jared Goff Open To Contract Restructure

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff said he'd be open to restructuring his contract to free up some salary cap space for the team. Goff signed for four years and $134 million last September, with $110 million guaranteed. The two-time Pro Bowler also had the worst of his three full seasons in 2019, and the […]

Seahawks To Add More To D.K. Metcalf's Plate In 2020

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said the team has talked "at length" about what more they can unlock with wide receiver D.K. Metcalf after he had 58 catches for 900 yards and seven touchdowns in a sensational rookie year. The 6-foot-4 star also had 160 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven catches against […]

Cowboys, Dak Prescott Haven't Gained Traction In Extension Talks

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott haven't gained any traction in long-term extension talks since the Cowboys made an offer a couple of weeks ago. So the two sides are basically back to the drawing board, with the deadline for reaching a long-term deal coming on July 15. Prescott received the exclusive franchise tag […]

Bengals Have Done Plenty Of Talking With Joe Burrow

The Cincinnati Bengals have used up all their video time since mid-March in interviews with LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, evaluating him and talking about offensive scheme. The Bengals have been on the phone with Burrow for around three hours a week going over high-level NFL concepts to make sure that he would be comfortable running […]

Broncos Talk With Denzel Mims

The Denver Broncos had a video call with Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims, who greatly improved his draft stock with his Senior Bowl showing and combine performance. Scouts and NFL executives are torn on Mims. Some see him as a potential draft bust and others think he could be better than Alabama's Jerry Jeudy. Mims' […]

CeeDee Lamb, Jerry Jeudy Are This Year's Top WR Prospects

Oklahoma wide receiver Ceedee Lamb and Alabama wideout Jerry Jeudy are considered the consensus top two wide receiver prospects in this loaded class in 2020. "This is maybe the deepest wide receiver group," said one long-time AFC personnel man. "But as far as like a Julio (Jones) or Calvin Johnson, absolutely not." Lamb slightly edged […]

Kenny Stills, Keke Coutee The Odd Men Out

The Houston Texans move to trade for wide receiver Brandin Cooks pushed both receivers Kenny Stills and Keke Coutee down the depth chart. Cooks, Will Fuller and Randall Cobb figure to be the starters in three-wide sets now, possibly making both Stills and Coutee expendable in either a trade or outright release. One or both […]

Joe Mixon Could Hold Out

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is "prepared for a holdout" if he doesn't receive a long-term extension before the start of the 2020 season. Mixon is headed into the final year of his rookie deal and is underpaid after back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons in 2018 and 2019. The 23-year-old had a career-high 278 carries […]

Falcons Look Poised To Trade Up In Draft

The Atlanta Falcons look poised to make some noise with a trade up in this month's draft. They have spent plenty of time evaluating and talking to players that figure to be gone by pick No. 16 i n the first round, and other teams think Atlanta will be on the move from the 16th […]

Ty Buttrey Throws Bullpen Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ty Buttrey (intercostal) said he threw a 20-pitch bullpen session in Florida on Tuesday and has been training seven days a week during the coronavirus shutdown. Buttrey continues to practice social distancing and has no health concerns with him or his family. The right-handed reliever tweaked his intercostal muscle in […]

Dustin Pedroia Not Close To A Return

Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia (knee) is "still not at a point where he's thinking about trying to be ready to come back and joins us," according to manager Ron Roenicke. Pedroia hasn't officially retired, but things are quickly headed that way. The nine-time All-Star and former MVP (2008) and Rookie of the […]

Alex Verdugo Has Progressed Slowly Due To Shutdown

Boston Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke said that outfielder Alex Verdugo (back) hasn't progressed as quickly as the team had hoped because of the coronavirus shutdown. Verdugo has been swinging, but it has been difficult for him to get in other baseball activities with baseball at a standstill. Despite the slow progression, Verdugo has plenty […]

Chargers Sign Donald Parham

The Los Angeles Chargers signed tight end Donald Parham to an undisclosed multi-year deal on Tuesday. Parham played for the Dallas Renegades in the XFL and caught 24 passes for 307 yards and four touchdowns as one of the best tight ends in the league in five games. He was the only tight end in the […]

Malik Turner Becomes Free Agent

The Seattle Seahawks withdrew their exclusive-rights tender on wide receiver Malik Turner on Tuesday, making him a free agent. Turner has just 17 catches on 25 targets for 265 yards (15.6 yards per catch) and one touchdown in 21 games (three starts) for the Seahawks in the last two seasons after going undrafted out of […]

Raiders Happy With Derek Carr, Marcus Mariota

Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock said that, "We feel really good about the quarterback position" heading into next week's draft. Quarterback Derek Carr quietly had one of his better seasons in 2019, but the Raiders brought in Marcus Mariota in free agency as a fallback option in case Carr can't improve the offense […]

Foster Moreau Ahead Of Schedule

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Foster Moreau (knee) is "ahead of schedule" in his rehab, according to general manager Mike Mayock. Moreau has been rehabbing in Louisiana. It sounds like Moreau should be ready for training camp later this summer. The 22-year-old (23 in May) caught 21 passes for 174 yards and five touchdowns in […]

Panthers Will Be Mindful Of Christian McCaffrey's Usage

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule said that running back Christian McCaffrey will still be the featured piece in the offense, but the team wants to attack in many different ways, and using McCaffrey effectively as a weapon doesn't mean leaving him on the field for the whole game. McCaffrey is the best running back […]

Seahawks Optimistic About Chris Carson, Rashaad Penny

Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said on Sports Radio 950 KJR that he feels good about both running backs Chris Carson (hip) and Rashaad Penny (knee) coming back from serious injuries that they suffered at the end of last season. Head coach Pete Carroll has also maintained optimism with Carson, while saying that Penny […]

Dak Prescott Plans To Hold Out Of Virtual Program

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott won't take part in stay-at-home preparations for the new season until he has a new long-term deal, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. If the Cowboys had an actual on-field offseason program, Prescott would have been absent without a new contract. Dallas placed the franchise tag on […]

Jake Fromm Buzzing Among QB Coaches

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm is currently buzzing because of his interviews with teams, and he's a favorite of quarterback coaches around the league. Fromm doesn't have the standout physical skills that some of the top quarterbacks in this year's draft possess, but he makes up for it with his mental capacity and with his ability […]

Chargers, Packers Have Been In Touch With Jalen Hurts

The Los Angeles Chargers and Green Bay Packers have been monitoring Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts. Both teams had meetings set up with Hurts and have done virtual calls with him, and both teams have a veteran in as the starter and are expected to look to the future in the draft. The Chargers have the […]

49ers Re-Sign Jason Verrett

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerbacks Jason Verrett and Dontae Johnson to undisclosed one-year deals on Monday. Verrett, a former first-round pick by the Chargers in 2014, has played all of six games since 2016 due to various injuries. He was a Pro Bowler in 2015 with the Bolts, but Verrett just hasn't been able […]

Voluntary Offseason Program Starts Next Week

The NFL and Players Association reached an agreement on a voluntary offseason program for 2020, which will start next Monday, April 20, according to sources. The "virtual period" can start next Monday, but there will be no on-field work for players until after all 32 club facilities can reopen during the coronavirus pandemic. NFL Network's […]