Some Teams View Isaiah Simmons As A Safety

Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons worked out with the linebackers at the NFL combine in February and was expected to be viewed as a WILL linebacker at the next level, but a number of teams think Simmons' future is at safety. Another team said they think he is one of the best edge rushers in this […]

Kareem Hunt Officially Back With Browns

Cleveland Browns restricted free-agent running back Kareem Hunt is signing his second-round tender offer on Friday, making it official that he'll be back with the team in 2020. No other team bothered to sign Hunt to an offer sheet, so he'll return to Cleveland and continue to work alongside Nick Chubb in the backfield, primarily […]

Bears Releasing Trey Burton

The Chicago Bears are releasing tight end Trey Burton on Friday, according to a source. Burton was a big free-agent bust for Chicago in his two seasons. He had 54 catches for 569 yards and a career-high six touchdowns in 2018, but he played in just eight games (five starts) in 2019 due to injury […]

Colts Won't Force A Quarterback In The Draft

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard doesn't appear to be pressured to select a quarterback in this year's draft as insurance for veteran Philip Rivers. "You can’t force that. You can’t force the QB position. Esp in the draft. It’s gotta be the right guy, the right fit. I don’t know when that’s gonna happen. […]

Vikings, Anthony Harris Making Progress On Long-Term Deal

The Minnesota Vikings and safety Anthony Harris are expected to resume talks on his status and a potential long-term deal, according to a source. The two sides had talks toward the end of March, and sources say a deal is in the "realm of what's necessary to finalize." With the draft approaching, the Vikings could […]

Giants Considering Trading Fourth Overall Pick

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said the team is "still discussing" the No. 4 overall pick in next week's draft, and he will very seriously consider trading back in the first round for the right offer. If the Giants stay put at No. 4, they're expected to address the offensive line and improve […]

A.J. Terrell Could Be A Top-16 Pick

Several teams in the top 16 picks have their eyes on Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell as next week's draft approaches. The Athletic's Dane Brugler says that Terrell will be selected higher than most people think in the first round. The 6-foot-1, 190-pounder had 34 tackles (24 solo), half a sack, two interceptions and three passes […]

Jets Have Done Homework On Top Offensive Tackles

The New York Jets had dinner last month with Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas and put him through a private workout the next morning, according to a source. The Jets also had dinner and a workout with Alabama offensive tackle Jedrick Wills, hosted Louisville offensive tackle Mekhi Becton and video chatted with Iowa's Tristan Wirfs. […]

Jaguars Interested In Signing Andy Dalton

The Jacksonville Jaguars are interested in signing Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton if he is released and if the price is right. The Jaguars hired former Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden in January, but Dalton would likely enter the 2020 season as the backup to Gardner Minshew if he landed in Jacksonville. All options are […]

Jordan Love Has Immense Upside

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love may have the most physical upside of any of the QB prospects in this year's draft, according to one of 17 NFL executives and scouts. Love has all the physical traits to succeed at the next level and potentially be a star, but he's a polarizing prospect because he displayed […]

Teams Have Serious Concern Over Tua Tagovailoa's Durability

A total of 18 NFL executives in personnel were asked how concerned they were regarding Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's injury history, and their responses indicated plenty of worry about the short-term and long-term future of the left-handed thrower. A handful of red flags jump out when discussing Tagovailoa because of multiple injuries during his college […]

Jamal Adams Not Expected To Participate In Virtual Program

New York Jets All-Pro safety Jamal Adams is not expected to participate in the NFL's voluntary offseason program that opens next week, according to league sources. The Jets haven't shown any interest in signing Adams to a long-term extension so far this offseason. The former sixth overall pick in the 2017 draft is entering the […]

Lions Having Talks About Trading Down

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said that he's had talks with teams about trading the No. 3 pick in next week's draft, and those talks will continue into next week. The Cincinnati Bengals are expected to take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow first overall, and the Washington Redskins will most likely select Ohio State defensive […]

Matthew Stafford Medically Cleared

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (back) would be able to fully participate if offseason programs were to start next week. Stafford checks in with Quinn weekly and is working out and is a full go. The 32-year-old was having one of the best seasons of his career in 2019 […]

Buccaneers, Lions Showing Interest In Zack Moss

Utah running back Zack Moss had teleconference meetings with the Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins this past week, and he had previously met with the Bucs and Lions at the NFL combine in February. Moss ran an official 4.65-second 40-yard dash at the combine but was electronically timed at his workout on […]

Raiders Re-Sign Daniel Carlson, Nathan Peterman

The Las Vegas Raiders re-signed kicker Daniel Carlson, quarterback Nathan Peterman, offensive tackle David Sharpe and defensive backs D.J. Killings and Dallin Leavitt on Thursday. Carlson made 19 of his 26 field-goal attempts (73.1 percent) in 16 games last year for the Raiders. The 25-year-old will have to prove he belongs in training camp. He […]

Matt Breida Signs Free-Agent Tender

San Francisco 49ers restricted free-agent running back Matt Breida signed his tender worth around $3.3 million on Thursday. Breida compiled 123 carries for 623 yards and one touchdown in 13 games last year while adding 20 catches for 120 yards and another TD. With Tevin Coleman and Raheem Mostert also involved, Breida's role diminished down […]

Von Miller Recovering From COVID-19

Denver Broncos pass-rusher Von Miller has a confirmed case of COVID-19, according to his agent. The Super Bowl 50 MVP is resting at his home and is in good spirits. Miller will speak publicly on Friday. It's unclear what or if any symptoms Miller is experiencing, but we'd expect him to touch on all that […]

Texans Not Worried About Brandin Cooks' Health

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said he feels "really good" about wide receiver Brandin Cooks' (head) health after a physical with a doctor in Los Angeles. Cooks head recurring concussion issues that caused him to miss two games with the Rams in 2019. "Yes, he's had concussions, but he's only missed two games since […]

Will Fuller Doing Great

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that wide receiver Will Fuller V (core) is "doing great." "We’re excited about Will. We’re excited about the 2020 Will. We feel like he’s really working. Like I’ve said a lot, when he’s played for us, he’s made huge plays. I think he’s looking to have a really […]

Eagles Heavily Tied To Justin Jefferson

The Philadelphia Eagles have been heavily tied to LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson in mock drafts this year at pick No. 21, but there's a chance the talented and productive receiver might not make it that deep into the first round. If Philadelphia is really interested in selecting Jefferson to help with their receiver problem, […]

Justin Herbert Gaining Steam

Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert has gained some steam through the pre-draft process heading into next week's draft. He's got the size (6-foot-6, 236 pounds) and a huge arm, which has led many executives to fall in love with him as possibly the second QB off the board behind Joe Burrow and before Tua Tagovailoa, who […]

Browns Could Trade Back In First Round

There is buzz building that the Cleveland Browns could trade back in the first round to take Boise State offensive tackle Ezra Cleveland. The Browns have the No. 10 pick in the first round, but they can probably get Cleveland a bit later in the first round after the top four or so offensive tackles […]

MLB Optimistic That Games Will Be Played In 2020

Executive director of the MLB Players Association Tony Clark is optimistic that games will be played at some point in 2020, but how and when that comes about is still up in the air. "We don’t have the answers," Clark said, "and we don’t expect those to come anytime soon." Players would be willing to […]

Mike Purcell Signs Tender Offer

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell signed his second-round, $3.259 million restricted free-agent tender on Thursday, according to sources. Purcell won't stand out in IDP leagues for fantasy, but he was a very efficient interior presence for the Broncos in 2019. The soon-to-be 29-year-old had 48 tackles (28 solo), eight tackles for loss and two […]

Texans Believe David Johnson Is A Three-Down Back

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said that "David Johnson is a three-down back who has had some very productive years. The type of guy he is, I'm so excited about having him, Randall Cobb, Brandin Cooks in our locker room." O'Brien is trying to justify the lopsided trade for Johnson that involved sending All-Pro […]

Vikings Haven't Had Trade Talks Involving Odell Beckham Jr.

The Minnesota Vikings haven't had any trade talks with the Cleveland Browns involving wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., according to sources. The Browns haven't received any calls on Beckham and haven't had any talks about trade compensation. Cleveland doesn't have OBJ on the trade block. This comes after rumors spread Wednesday that the two sides […]

Jason Kelce Will Continue His Career

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced on Thursday that he will continue to play football. The Eagles expected him back, but now it's official. It's great news for quarterback Carson Wentz. Kelce, 32, has played a full season in each of the last five years and seven of his nine seasons in the NFL. The […]

No Injury Concerns For Brandon Aiyuk, Laviska Shenault

Arizona State wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault recently had core muscle surgeries that were deemed successful, and there are no concerns for their recoveries. Despite teams being unable to bring in prospects in person for their own physicals and evaluation, it doesn't look like the injuries to these two wideouts […]

Dolphins Looking At Top Running Back Prospects

The Miami Dolphins have invited three of this year's top running back prospects -- Ohio State's J.K. Dobbins, Georgia's D'Andre Swift and Florida State's Cam Akers -- for three of their 30 permitted non-local prospect visits. Dobbins was the only one able to make it to Miami's team headquarters before the NFL shut down because […]