Christian McCaffrey Bulks Up

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey said he has added "about five pounds of good muscle" in the offseason. “My core strength, my upper body strength and my lower body,” McCaffrey continued, “I’m just trying to increase all those. Make sure I can break tackles in the second level and be able to turn those […]

Landon Collins Taking Part In Individual Drills

New York Giants defensive back Landon Collins (forearm) is taking part in individual drills at organized team activities on Tuesday. Collins is being eased back into workouts after having a second surgery on his forearm in April, but he should be ready to go in training camp, barring any setbacks. Having Collins healthy in the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Close To Being Cleared

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is "pretty close" to being cleared to participate in offseason workouts. OBJ has been around for organized team activities but has been limited, although he could be good to go for next month's minicamp. Beckham missed most of last year with […]

Whitney Mercilus Feeling Much Better

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus (pectoral) took part in full organized team activities last week and has been feeling much better. “Feels good, feels like I never left,” Mercilus said on Texans TV. “Getting brushed up on a few things that we adjusted from last year but other than that, physically healthy. I feel like […]

Kareem Hunt Focused On Pass-Catching Skills

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, who led the league in rushing yards as a rookie in 2017 and who amassed more yards from scrimmage in his professional debut than any player in NFL history, focused on improving his pass-catching skills last week in organized team activities. “I’m just working on my game all […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 30

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be available […]

Bears Still Value Dion Sims

Chicago Bears tight end Dion Sims still has value to the team's offense heading into 2018, according to head coach Matt Nagy. “The nice thing with Dion is that he’s a guy that’s proven to be a solid blocker,” Nagy said. “He can be in there and be your Y tight end, but yet he […]

Chris Carson, C.J. Prosise Look Improved

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson looks quicker in offseason workouts and C.J. Prosise has transformed his body. However, there will be a lot of competition at the position with J.D. McKissic also in the fold after the team drafted rookie Rashaad Penny in the first round. Seattle thinks Penny could be a three-down back […]

Chargers Could Look At Julius Thomas, Others

The Los Angeles Chargers could look to add free-agent tight end Julius Thomas in the wake of the season-ending injury to Hunter Henry (knee). Antonio Gates, Sean McGrath, Jeff Cumberland and John Phillips are all other options in free agency, too. Virgil Green, Sean Culkin, Braedon Bowman, Cole Hunt and Ben Johnson are the current […]

Teddy Bridgewater Generates Buzz At OTAs

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) has generated buzz at organized team activities, who was one of the team's brighter spots last week at practices. It's great news, but his surgically-repaired knee won't truly be tested until his first preseason game. The possibility that the Jets could flip Bridgewater for a draft pick is […]

Josh Freeman Retires

Free-agent quarterback Josh Freeman officially announced his retirement from football. Freeman spent a little time with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League but hadn't played in a game in the NFL since 2015 with the Colts. Drafted 17th overall by the Buccaneers in 2009, Freeman's best season came with Tampa in 2012 when […]

Buccaneers Considering Adrian Peterson

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are considering free-agent Adrian Peterson this offseason. The Bucs drafted Ronald Jones last month and have Peyton Barber in the mix for lead-back duties, but Peterson could be a good fit for Tampa in a short-term veteran role. Peterson doesn't have much left in his legs, as he struggled for effectiveness […]

Jason Verrett Not Cleared For OTAs

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (knee) hasn't been cleared for organized team activities as he works his way back from knee surgery. If healthy, Verrett will be one of the team's starting corners on the outside. Verrett has played in only five games the last two seasons due to injuries, but before that he […]

Landon Collins Could Be Cleared Soon

New York Giants strong safety Landon Collins (forearm) is still recovering from a second surgery on his fractured forearm and didn't take part in organized team activities, but he was able to run and is expected to be cleared in a few weeks. He said that he would like to take part in minicamp in […]

Derwin James Playing Strong Safety

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James, who was drafted in the first round and who can play strong or free safety, is primarily playing strong safety in organized team activities. The Bolts are taking it slow with James and plan to add more to his plate as the offseason moves along. James was an […]

Reuben Foster's Marijuana Charge Dismissed

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster's misdemeanor marijuana case has been dismissed. Things are looking up for Foster after he also had his domestic-violence case thrown out earlier in the week. However, he's still facing a misdemeanor weapon charge and could face a suspension from the league. The 24-year-old had a positive rookie season in […]

Raiders Impressed With Eddy Pineiro

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden has been impressed with undrafted rookie place kicker Eddy Pineiro in organized team activities. Pineiro hasn't missed a kick so far, and Gruden said that the rookie will have a battle with Giorgio Tavecchio in training camp for the starting job. Tavecchio is on the hot seat in Oakland […]

Jordan Howard Working To Improve Pass-Catching Abilities

Chicago Bears running backs coach Charles London said running back Jordan Howard made it a priority this offseason to improve on his pass catching. Howard is catching passes before, during and after practices. “We’re working on hand placement … just his focus and concentration, hand-eye coordination and things like that,” said London, who is Howard’s […]

Tremaine Edmunds Locked In At Middle Linebacker

Buffalo Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, the team's first-round pick, is locked in at middle linebacker for his rookie season, and the Bills aren't putting kid gloves on him during offseason workouts. Edmunds didn't leave the field once during organized team activities on Thursday while working with the first-team defense. Second-year linebacker Matt Milano also never […]

Earl Thomas Expected Back For Minicamp

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said he expects safety Earl Thomas to be back before minicamp next month. Thomas is skipping organized team activities this week as he seeks a new contract in the final year of his current deal. The Seahawks attempted to trade Thomas before the draft but were unsuccessful in finding […]

Taysom Hill Impresses At OTAs

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill has been impressing the coaching staff at organized team activities this week and could have the upper hand for the backup job behind Drew Brees. “He looks good,” head coach Sean Payton said Thursday. “We like where he is at. He is grinding and working hard. You guys saw […]

Cameron Meredith Way Ahead Of Schedule

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) is "way ahead of schedule" in his recovery from knee surgery. Meredith missed all of last season with an ACL injury, and the 25-year-old will likely be eased into training camp and the preseason. Meredith had 66 catches for 888 yards and […]

Mark Ingram Plans To Report In June

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that running back Mark Ingram plans to report for the team's three-day mandatory minicamp in June. Ingram is skipping organized team activities because he's not happy with his contract, but after his four-game suspension, he's unlikely to get one from the Saints. After setting career highs in […]

Josh Allen Running With Third-Team

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen has been running with the third-team offense during offseason team activities, according to head coach Sean McDermott. A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman are splitting the first-team repetitions. Allen was drafted in the first round as the quarterback of the future, but he could see time as the starter very […]

Zay Jones Had Knee Surgery Last Week

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) had surgery last week on his knee, and he will miss the rest of the spring workouts. There remains no timetable for Jones. That's bad news for Jones, who was injured in his rookie year off and on and managed 27 catches for […]

Kelvin Benjamin Practicing Fully

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is "practicing fully" and is "off to a good start" in organized team activities, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Benjamin was traded over to Buffalo from Carolina last season and had just 16 catches for 217 yards and a touchdown in his six games, but he was […]

Brandon Marshall Has Lost Weight

Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall said he has lost six pounds in the offseason and is hoping to lose another five pounds or so. Marshall would like to be a bit lighter in order to "move more efficiently" and "just to be a more disciplined person in my life." Marshall struggled with injuries in 2016 […]

Danny Amendola Could Be Key To Offense

In the opinion of the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will often look to wide receiver Danny Amendola in 2018, assuming they both stay healthy. Amendola could be a PPR sleeper this year as head coach Adam Gase looks to keep Tannehill efficient in the passing game. However, Tannehill is coming […]

Ryan Tannehill Fully Cleared At OTAs

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) has been fully cleared for action at organized team activities this week and didn't wear a brace on his surgically-repaired left knee Tuesday or Wednesday. However, he said he plans to wear a brace on his knee during the regular season. “I’m clear to play football, so whatever that […]

Jonathan Williams Could See Role Increased To Start Year

New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams could be among the players asked to step up to begin the 2018 season with Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games. The former fifth-rounder of the Bills in 2016 carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season but hasn't […]