Offense To Revolve Around Evan Engram

The New York Giants passing game, especially early in the season with Eli Manning at quarterback, will revolve around running back Saquon Barkley and tight end Evan Engram. Engram was second among all tight ends with 320 receiving yards over the final four weeks of last season. The Giants are planning for a huge role […]

Ezekiel Elliott In For Decreased Workload In Week 1?

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will practice with the team on Wednesday, but a source said that the plan is for Elliott to see 20 to 25 snaps in Week 1 against the Giants. Rookie Tony Pollard will be behind Elliott, with fullback Jamize Olawale as a third-down guy for pass-protection purposes. Elliott is […]

Keke Coutee Still Listed As Starter

Houston Texans wide receiver Keke Coutee is still listed as the starter in the slot on the unofficial depth chart after the team traded for Kenny Stills. Coutee has been battling an ankle injury and is on the right track to play in Week 1 against the Saints on Monday night, but it's no sure […]

Melvin Gordon Unlikely To Be Traded

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon is unlikely to be traded before the start of the regular season. Gordon must now make the decision on whether to show up and play in Week 1 against the Colts or to continue his holdout and forfeit game checks. His fantasy stock has obviously fallen while being […]

Falcons, Julio Jones Close To Deal

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said that the team is "very, very close" to a deal with wide receiver Julio Jones. "I’d be surprised and disappointed if we didn’t get it done this week. ... I think it’s very reasonable to assume it will get done this week," Blank said. The 30-year-old wideout has five […]

Ezekiel Elliott In Shape To Play In Week 1

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is "very close" to inking an extension with the Cowboys and his agent, Rocky Arceneaux, said that his client is in shape to play in Week 1 this Sunday against the Giants if there is a contract. Elliott has flown back from Cabo, Mexico, and is currently in Dallas, […]

Jared Goff Lands Four-Year Extension

The Los Angeles Rams signed quarterback Jared Goff to a four-year, $134 million extension on Tuesday that will include an NFL-record $110 million in guarantees, according to a source. Goff is now under contract with the team through the 2024 season. Some are still skeptical as to whether Goff is an elite signal-caller, but the […]

D.K. Metcalf On Right Track For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks rookie wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (knee) practiced on Monday and looks to be on the right track to be ready for Week 1, barring a setback. It's good news for a Seattle team that will be without David Moore to open the season. Tyler Lockett and Jaron Brown should see more targets on […]

Jace Sternberger Placed On Injured Reserve

The Green Bay Packers placed rookie tight end Jace Sternberger (ankle) on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to a source. Sternberger will miss at least half of the season and is currently in a walking boot. He's merely a stash in deeper dynasty formats in 2019. The veteran Jimmy Graham will remain Green Bay's top […]

Frank Ragnow Should Be Ready For Week 1

Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow (ankle) should be able to suit up for Week 1 against the Cardinals after practicing on Tuesday for the first time since getting injured in the preseason game on Aug. 23. With Ragnow at center, it'll allow Graham Glasgow to start in his usual right guard spot, with Taylor Decker […]

Trent Williams Could Return For Week 2

According to a source, Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams could return as soon as Week 2. Williams has been disgruntled with the team's medical staff and their handling of his injuries, but it appears he's not ready to miss too many game checks in the 2019 regular season. Williams would surely like to be […]

Jimmy Graham Puts In Full Practice

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (finger) was upgraded to a full practice on Tuesday. Graham should be fine to start in the regular season opener against the Bears on Thursday night. The long-time Saint could easily bounce back in the touchdown department in this new offense, but fantasy owners are better off deploying […]

Giovani Bernard Signs Two-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Bengals signed running back Giovani Bernard to a two-year, $10.3 million extension on Tuesday, according to a source. He'll make $5.9 million in 2019 and $11 million over two seasons, including a $600,000 bonus due in March. Bernard is still only 27 years old, but it feels like he's been around for much […]

Darius Slayton Still Not Practicing

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Darius Slayton (hamstring) remains out of practice on Tuesday. Slayton has been injured for most of training camp and is unlikely to be active in Week 1 against the Cowboys. He'll also be behind the eight ball in terms of his development early in his rookie year, so don't […]

La'el Collins Lands Five-Year Extension

The Dallas Cowboys signed right tackle La'el Collins to a five-year extension worth $50 million on Tuesday, according to sources. Dallas' offensive line is one of the better units in the leagues, and Collins is a big reason for that. His presence on the right side in a Cowboys uniform through the 2024 season is […]

Tyler O'Neill Activated Friday

The St. Louis Cardinals activated outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and placed outfielder Lane Thomas (wrist) on the injured list with a right wrist fracture in a corresponding move. O'Neill will return to a .279/.316/.434 slash line with five home runs and 16 RBI in just 129 at-bats this […]

Miguel Cabrera Remains Out Friday

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera (biceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday. Cabrera hasn't played since getting injured on Tuesday, but he remains day-to-day and could return at some point this weekend. Ronny Rodriguez is serving as the DH and is batting cleanup against Twins starter Kyle Gibson. Rodriguez is hitting a […]

Rodney Hudson Becomes Highest-Paid Center

The Oakland Raiders signed center Rodney Hudson to a three-year, $33.75 million contract extension on Friday that will make him the league's highest-paid center, according to a source. The deal includes $24.4 million in guarantees. The 30-year-old pivot will make life much easier for both quarterback Derek Carr and rookie running back Josh Jacobs in […]

Raiders Releasing Luke Willson

The Oakland Raiders are releasing tight end Luke Willson on Friday, according to a source. It means that Darren Waller, rookie Foster Moreau and Derek Carrier will be the team's three tight ends heading into the regular season. In his only season with Detroit in 2018, Willson caught just 13 passes for 87 yards and […]

Texans Want Laremy Tunsil From Dolphins

The Houston Texans are offering Pro Bowl edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney in a proposed trade for Miami Dolphins left tackle Laremy Tunsil, but the Dolphins are asking for more, according to two league sources. The Dolphins have asked the Texans for another high draft pick in addition to Clowney and a first-round pick. Clowney continues […]

Jalen Hurd Unlikely To Play In Week 1

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Jalen Hurd's (back) injury is more serious than initially feared. The Niners don't think Hurd's injury puts him in danger of landing on Injured Reserve, but Shanahan said it's "not looking as good" for Week 1 against the Buccaneers. With Hurd unlikely to suit […]

Preston Williams Has Made The Team

Miami Dolphins undrafted rookie wide receiver Preston Williams didn't play in the final preseason game on Thursday because he's made the final roster. Williams has good size and showed in training camp that he can make splashy plays, but he's inconsistent and has also shown troubles with drops. As it stands now, Albert Wilson, Kenny […]

Dolphins Name Ryan Fitzpatrick The Week 1 Starter

The Miami Dolphins have officially named quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick the Week 1 starter against the Ravens. Fitzpatrick underwhelmed in limited preseason action, but the rebuilding 'Phins are still electing to go with him under the younger Josh Rosen. Even in two-QB leagues, Fitzpatrick isn't a recommended option, and he'll have his hands full against a […]

Brandon Woodruff Throws Off Mound

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) threw off a mound on Friday for the first time since he injured his oblique. "We’re trying to get him healthy for October. I mean, I think Brandon can play a huge part in this thing. The best-case scenario is obviously sometime late in the second half of […]

Luke Voit Activated, Giovanny Urshela Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees activated first baseman Luke Voit (hernia) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and placed third baseman Giovanny Urshela (groin) on the injured list in a corresponding move. Voit has been out for a month due to a sports hernia, but he should return to an everyday role and a .278/.392/.493 […]

Daniel Poncedeleon To Start Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Poncedeleon will be recalled from the minors to start one of the games of a doubleheader against the Reds on Saturday. Poncedeleon has been pretty effective as a spot starter for the Red Birds this year, posting a 3.76 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 44 strikeouts and 21 walks in 40 2/3 […]

Kris Bryant Resting Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is not in the starting lineup on Friday. David Bote is starting at the hot corner instead and will hit eighth against Brewers starter Chase Anderson. Bote has been decent for the Cubbies this year with his .257/.350/.428 slash line, 10 home runs, 40 RBI and four steals in […]

Dodgers Sticking With Kenley Jansen

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team will stick with closer Kenley Jansen after he blew his seventh save of the season on Wednesday night. "I don't think we're going to back off on the workload. We're going to keep running him out there. ... We're going to need him. We're counting on […]

Luke Weaver To Throw Bullpen Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) will throw all of his pitches in an aggressive bullpen session on Friday. It's good progress for Weaver, but fantasy owners at this point have already moved on. Even if the 26-year-old right-hander makes it back in September, he'd likely only make one or two starts. He's been […]

Jeff Hoffman Expected To Start Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jeff Hoffman is expected to start on Sunday against the Pirates. Hoffman has a scary 7.81 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 18 walks in 40 1/3 innings in his nine starts in the majors this year. That would make him much too risky as a streamer this weekend while at […]