Russell Shepard Granted Release

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Russell Shepard asked for his release and was granted it on Monday after he refused to take a pay cut, according to sources. The move will save the team a little more than $2.1 million against the salary cap. Shepard didn't have much of an impact in 2017 with Carolina, catching […]

Bill O'Brien Not Worried About J.J. Watt

Even though Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) has played just eight games since he won his third Defensive Player of the Year award in 2015, head coach Bill O'Brien isn't worried about the pass rusher regaining his form for 2018 after his recent issues with back issues and a knee injury in 2017. […]

Deshaun Watson Doing Well In Rehab

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is "on schedule" to be ready to take part in training camp in July after tearing the ACL in his right knee last year. "He's doing a good job in his rehab," O'Brien told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." "I think he's on schedule […]

Patriots Unlikely To Explore Johnny Manziel

After drafting quarterback Danny Etling in the seventh round last month, ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss thinks that the team will no longer explore free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team was scouting Manziel in previous months before their plans changed. The Patriots also have Tom Brady and Brian Hoyer on roster. Manziel could go play in […]

Calvin Ridley Moves Around Sunday

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley, a first-round pick, saw action returning kickoffs and punts and played both the slot and on the outside in the offense on Saturday at rookie minicamp. “The first impression was that I recognized the competitor that he was because he wanted every rep,” head coach Dan Quinn said. […]

Garrett Gilbert In Lead For Backup Gig

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said quarterback Garrett Gilbert is currently in the lead for the backup job to Cam Newton. Gilbert will compete with Taylor Heinicke and rookie Kyle Allen in training camp for the right to back up Newton in 2018.

Dolphins Could Use Frequent Three-Tight End Sets

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has raised the possibility that the team will use a 13 offense at times, which means three-tight end sets. Miami is high on rookies Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe, but Gesicki figures to be a starter immediately alongside MarQueis Gray and possibly AJ Derby. Gesicki has the most upside […]

Coby Fleener Hasn't Been Cleared From Concussion

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that free-agent tight end Coby Fleener (concussion) is still attempting to be cleared from his concussion issues from last season. "He’s still working through the process of getting cleared and he’s still working through being without symptoms, but I also felt like for the team it was […]

Saints Not Ruling Out Signing Adrian Peterson

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton wouldn't rule out the team considering signing free-agent running back Adrian Peterson. "We have him on a board right now, who’s available; veteran running backs stacked on a board graded, but he’s a tough player, warrior, and a great worker and we had a good relationship," Payton said. […]

Devontae Booker Figures To Lead Running Back Competition

With C.J. Anderson gone, Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker figures to be the lead back in training camp, with 2017 sixth-rounder De'Angelo Henderson having a chance to be the 1B back. Royce Freeman, drafted in the third round, and David Williams, a seventh-rounder, also figure to see opportunities. Booker failed to impress in his […]

Seahawks Waive Stephen Morris

The Seattle Seahawks waived quarterback Stephen Morris on Friday, according to a source. Morris has yet to play in an NFL game and will search for work for another club, likely on the practice squad. In Seattle, Austin Davis and rookie Alex McGough are set to compete for a backup role behind Russell Wilson.

Kenjon Barner Signs With Panthers

Free-agent running back Kenjon Barner is signing with the Carolina Panthers on Friday, according to a source. Barner was selected in the sixth round by the Panthers back in 2013, but he played in just eight games his rookie season and missed all of 2014. Barner has a career-high 28 rushing attempts (2015), 129 yards […]

Isaiah Wynn Could Play Left Tackle

New England Patriots rookie offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, selected 23rd overall in the first round, could be asked to play left tackle in 2018. "He's played left tackle in the best conference in America," offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia said, via ESPN's Mike Reiss on Twitter. "Played it pretty good. We're going to take a […]

Malcolm Mitchell Expected To Be Ready For OTAs

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) is expected to be on the field when organized team activities start in a few weeks. Mitchell missed all of last year with a knee injury after being hurt in training camp. Mitchell had 32 receptions for 401 yards and four scores in his rookie season in […]

Mark Ingram Skipping OTAs

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said running back Mark Ingram, who is suspended for the first four games of the year for performance-enhancing substances, is not expected to take part in any organized team activities until mandatory veteran minicamp in June. He's headed into the final year of his contract and won't receive […]

Adam Gase High On Kalen Ballage

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase has liked what he's seen so far from rookie running back Kalen Ballage. “He’s a big man that runs fast and can catch the ball well,” Gase said Thursday. “He really has all of the things that you’re looking for in an all-around back. It’ll be fun to see […]

Raiders Cut Josh Johnson

The Oakland Raiders released quarterback Josh Johnson on Thursday, according to a league source. The soon-to-be 32-year-old hasn't played in a game since 2013 with the Bengals and hasn't started a game since 2011 with the Bucs. Connor Cook and EJ Manuel will serve as Derek Carr's backups in 2018.

Giants Waive Paul Perkins

The New York Giants waived running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) on Thursday. Perkins, 23, suffered what a source believes to be a pectoral tear while working out before the start of the team's offseason program. Perkins was waived with a non-football injury designation. Because of his injury, Perkins is unlikely to be claimed, and he […]

Fozzy Whittaker Put On IR

Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday after tearing the ACL in his knee during organized team activities this week, according to a source. Whittaker had seven carries and just five receptions in 12 games last season and was set to serve as running back depth on third […]

Derrius Guice Expected To Be Early-Down Back

Because of some questions as to whether Washington Redskins rookie Derrius Guice can be adequate in pass protection, he is expected to mainly serve as the lead back on first and second downs, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Guice didn't see a lot of work in the passing game in college, but he's willing […]

Dolphins Excited About DeVante Parker

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said wide receiver DeVante Parker's offseason is off to a great start. “He’s done a great job so far this offseason,” Gase told The Audible, a Miami Dolphins podcast. “He’s really been one of the guys that has tried to do things on his own. He doesn’t need someone […]

Brandon Marshall Visiting With Seahawks

Free-agent wide receiver Brandon Marshall is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday. The Giants cut Marshall after just one season after the aging veteran played in just five games due to a serious ankle injury. He accumulated just 18 catches for 154 yards (career-low 8.6 yards per catch) and no touchdowns. Seattle doesn't have […]

Orleans Darkwa Has Plate Removed From Leg

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (leg) had surgery Wednesday to remove the plate in his leg, according to sources. X-rays have confirmed the fracture in his leg has healed, and he should be ready to go in four weeks. Darkwa should be ready for training camp this summer, but he hasn't seen much interest on […]

Victor Cruz Not Ready To Retire

Free-agent wide receiver Victor Cruz continues to train as he looks to keep his playing career alive. However, he has set an undisclosed later date this year to retire if he remains unsigned. Cruz was cut by the Bears last summer and did not play at all in 2017. "I just love the game. I […]

Quincy Enunwa Getting Close To 100 Percent

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (neck), who missed all of 2017 after neck surgery, is feeling good. "It feels good," Enunwa said Tuesday. "It's as 100 [percent] as I'm supposed to be. I'm probably ahead of schedule, but I'm doing everything with the guys, running routes, catching the ball. There's really no setbacks […]

Peyton Barber, Ronald Jones Expected To Share The Load

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber, who finished strong last season, is expected to share the workload with rookie Ronald Jones in 2018. Jones, who was selected in the second round out of USC, has big-play potential and could surpass Barber eventually depending on how quickly he gains the trust of the coaching staff. […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For May 9

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 […]

Panthers Claim Elijah Hood Off Waivers

The Carolina Panthers claimed running back Elijah Hood off waivers from the Raiders on Tuesday. Hood was a seventh-round pick by the Raiders last year and didn't see any action in his lone game in 2017. He's strictly a depth signing for the Panthers, who also signed C.J. Anderson recently to be their main early-down […]

Chiefs Cut Akeem Hunt

The Kansas City Chiefs cut running back Akeem Hunt with a failed-physical designation Tuesday. Hunt had a career-low eight carries and 23 yards in 15 games with KC in 2017 and he has yet to score a touchdown in his three years in the league.

Leonte Carroo On The Bubble

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo is expected to be on the roster bubble in training camp with receivers DeVante Parker, Kenny Stills, Danny Amendola, Albert Wilson and Jakeem Grant ahead of him. A former third-round pick by Miami in 2016, Carroo has just 10 receptions for 98 yards (9.8 yards per catch) and one […]