Texans Don't Plan To Limit Deshaun Watson's Running

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) has looked good during organized team activities and doesn't look limited at all following an ACL tear in his rookie season. He'll remain the centerpiece of the team's offense, and the Texans don't plan on limiting his scrambling abilities. “You really have to never suffocate what the guy can... Read More

Josh Allen Could See First-Team Reps

The Buffalo Bills haven't ruled out giving rookie quarterback Josh Allen first- or second-team repetitions before the end of minicamp next week. Head coach Sean McDermott said the reps at the position remain a "fluid" situation, but Allen has been working with the third team behind AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman so far. Allen has... Read More

No Truth To Rob Gronkowski Trade Rumors

There is "zero truth" to rumors of an imminent trade of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, according to sources. We'd be shocked if Gronk was dealt, even though he and the club haven't been on the same page as far as his contract. The 29-year-old is often banged up and reportedly considered retirement... Read More

Hype Building Around Trey Quinn

Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Trey Quinn, who was the final pick in the draft, continues to be hyped up by head coach Jay Gruden. "He’s got strong hands. Very quarterback-friendly target. He can run the option routes. He’s learning from Jamison [Crowder], which is good, but he can also line up in different spots,... Read More

Tyler Lockett Appears To Be Fully Healthy

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett looks to be fully recovered from a devastating leg injury he suffered in 2016. Lockett played all of last year, but head coach Pete Carroll suggested that Lockett wasn't himself due to the injury. Lockett was all over the field catching passes at organized team activities on Thursday and... Read More

Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise Standing Out

Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise were both mentioned as standouts in organized team activities by head coach Pete Carroll. Carson had become the starter last year before an ankle injury in the fourth game knocked him out for the rest of the year. However, he's healthy now and "hasn't missed one... Read More

Jeremy Kerley Lining Up In Slot

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jeremy Kerley has been lining up as the first-team slot receiver during organized team activities as the second wideout behind Kelvin Benjamin. His primary sources of competition will likely come from rookies Ray-Ray McCloud and Austin Proehl. Zay Jones remains out with injury, so Kerley could be a sleeper in deeper... Read More

Dion Jordan Had Procedure On Knee

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan (knee) recently underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee, which is why he isn't taking part in organized team activities. Typically, his procedure requires a six- to eight-week timetable for recovery. Jordan was a first-rounder in 2013 by the Dolphins but has mainly been a bust. However, he did... Read More

Malcolm Mitchell Hasn't Been On Field

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee), who missed all of last year with a knee injury, hasn't been spotted on the practice field the last two weeks. Mitchell was a fourth-round selection in 2016 and caught just 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns in his rookie season, but injuries have mostly... Read More

Jordan Matthews Working Hard

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews has been working hard during organized team activities and has usually been one of the first players on the field at practice each day. He can line up all over the field, but has the most success in his career on the inside. The 25-year-old is coming off... Read More

Julian Edelman Facing Four-Game Suspension

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to league sources. The suspension is under appeal. That'd be a big blow to a player that missed all of last season due to injury. Edelman is a stud fantasy performer, especially in PPR... Read More

Mitch Trubisky Praises Kevin White

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky has been pleased with the work that wide receiver Kevin White is putting in this spring. “He wants to be coached,” Trubisky said. “He wants me to communicate with him every play — what I see, what he sees. And we’re talking on the field and off the field (about)... Read More

Steve Sarkisian More Comfortable In Second Season

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is much more comfortable and confident running the offense heading into Year 2. “At this point a year ago, I was still going through a lot of the growing pains of the system, the players and learning the staff,” Sarkisian said. “Year 2 is just night and day, for... Read More

Dante Pettis Learning All Three Receiver Positions

The San Francisco 49ers are putting a lot on rookie wide receiver Dante Pettis' plate during organized team activities, according to wide receivers coach Mike LaFleur. Pettis is currently learning all three receiver spots in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system. It means they think a lot of him, but it's unclear exactly what his... Read More

Derrius Guice Impressing With Pass-Catching Skills

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice has been impressing the coaches with his pass catching during organized team activities, and head coach Jay Gruden said "it's been very exciting" watching him as a pass-catcher. Guice will likely be the team's early-down back, but he'll have to compete with Rob Kelley, and Chris Thompson will... Read More

Bears Have Big Plans For Tarik Cohen

Continuing an offseason theme, new Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy continues to praise running back Tarik Cohen. He figures to be used all over the field in the Bears offense. His playmaking abilities and versatility make him the ideal weapon in Nagy's offense, and the Bears aren't babying him in his second season. Cohen... Read More

NFL Mulling Suspension For Reuben Foster

Despite pleading no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge Wednesday, the NFL is still mulling a multi-game suspension for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster, according to sources. Foster escaped a potential domestic-violence charge as well after the case was dropped, but he could still find himself serving a suspension to begin 2018. The 31st... Read More

Frank Clark Holding Out Of OTAs

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark has skipped all organized team activities as he seeks a contract extension this offseason. He's entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal after he posted 32 tackles, nine sacks and one fumble recovery in 2017. However, Seattle hasn't had any substantive discussions with Clark's representatives yet. The... Read More

DJ Chark Showing Versatility

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver DJ Chark is showing his versatility early in his career, and the coaching staff has asked him to learn multiple wide receiver spots while also playing special teams during organized team activities. Special teams will be his most immediate role on the team, and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is... Read More

Blake Bortles, Austin Seferian-Jenkins Developing Chemistry

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has established a strong connection with new tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins during organized team activities. Bortles has often targeted ASF across the middle to utilize his strength and size. The two have also developed a downfield chemistry during workouts, and Seferian-Jenkins' ability to get open down the seam of the... Read More

Shane Ray To Miss Three Months

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is expected to miss three months after another surgery on his wrist, which means he will miss the start of the 2018 season. The wrist injury caused Ray to miss eight games in 2017 after he broke out for eight sacks in his sophomore season. It hurts Denver's pass-rushing... Read More

De'Angelo Henderson Held Out Wednesday

Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson (oblique) was held out of organized team activities on Wednesday with a slight oblique strain. The injury doesn't seem serious, and the Broncos were likely being cautious with him. Expect Henderson to be fine for training camp in July. In his second season in Denver, he'll compete for touches... Read More

Trey Quinn Impressing Jay Gruden

Washington Nationals rookie wide receiver Trey Quinn, who was Mr. Irrelevant in this year's draft, has been a "silent assassin" and a very "QB-friendly target," according to head coach Jay Gruden. Quinn was the last pick in this year's draft, but he has a chance to make an impact in his rookie season if he... Read More

Jamison Crowder, Alex Smith Developing Chemistry

Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder and quarterback Alex Smith have been on the same page during organized team activities, and Smith looked very comfortable throwing the ball to Crowder during goal-line work. Crowder was a popular preseason breakout candidate last fall, but he didn't deliver, catching only 66 passes for 789 yards and three... Read More

Kyle Rudolph Working Out This Week

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle), who has had five surgeries in the last 10 years, was taking part in organized team activities this week after having offseason surgery on his severely sprained right ankle. It has given Rudolph a chance to work with new quarterback Kirk Cousins, which is a good thing. New... Read More

Malik Jackson Feels Better After Dieting

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson is feeling better during organized activities after dieting in the offseason. “He really came in shape,” Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said of Jackson late last week. “I know he was gone for a couple weeks in Phase 1 [of the ’18 offseason program] and a week in Phase... Read More

Laquon Treadwell Working With First-Team Offense

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has been working with the first-team offense this week during organized team activities as the third wide receiver. Kendall Wright, acquired in free agency, has been working with the second- and third-teams. The former first-round pick in 2016 has just 21 catches in his two seasons in the NFL... Read More

Shane Ray May Need Another Surgery

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is seeking a second opinion on his left wrist, but as of now, another surgery has been recommended, according to a source. However, the surgery wouldn't be season-ending if he gets it. Ray has had four surgeries on the same wrist in the last year, and it limited him... Read More

Dalvin Cook Taking Part In Team Drills

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) was told at the start of this week that he could participate in team drills at organized team activities. Cook tore his ACL after just four games in his rookie season in 2017. However, he had attempted 74 rushes for 354 yards (4.8 yards per carry) for two... Read More

Zach Miller Placed On PUP List

The Chicago Bears placed tight end Zach Miller (leg) on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform list, which will end his season. The Bears signed Miller to a one-year deal on Monday as a good-faith gesture knowing that it was a long shot that he'd ever play again.