Julio Jones Not Attending Minicamp

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is not reporting for mandatory minicamp this week, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff. "We have been in contact with Julio and his representation. We will not discuss those conversations publicly except to say we feel they have been productive and constructive. We understand the concerns and thoughts from […]

Marcus Davenport Needs Thumb Surgery

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport (thumb), who the team traded up into the first round to select, suffered a thumb injury and will need surgery. However, he's expected to wait until after training camp to have the surgery. It's a minor injury. Davenport shouldn't need to miss the start of the regular […]

Melvin Gordon To Have Bigger Pass-Catching Role

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon has developed into one of the better pass-catching running backs in the NFL and finished with 58 catches for 476 yards and four touchdowns in 2017. Offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt said Gordon's role in the passing game could expand even more this year, particularly with the loss of […]

Julian Edelman Tested Positive For Unrecognizable Substance

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman's positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was triggered by a substance that wasn't immediately recognizable, and scientists are currently analyzing it. It's unclear if this will affect his pending four-game suspension, but we'll keep you posted with any updates. As of now, expect Edelman to be banned for the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Plans To Attend Minicamp

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (knee) plans to attend the team's mandatory minicamp that starts Tuesday, according to a source. He took part in voluntary offseason conditioning but didn't show up for organized team activities without his contract extension. OBJ is expected to come to terms on a long-term deal with the […]

Earl Thomas Officially Holding Out

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas announced on his Twitter account Saturday that he will be holding out of the team's upcoming minicamp and any team activities until his contract situation is resolved. Thomas was also the subject of trade rumors right around the draft, but nothing worked out with Seattle having too high of an […]

Sam Darnold Could Be Third-Stringer

New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold could open the year as the third starter behind Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater. The Jets could opt to sit Darnold on the sidelines until he is ready to play. It all depends on whether the Jets keep Bridgewater around, and as of now it looks like they […]

Daryl Williams Extension A Priority

The Carolina Panthers are expected to reach a contract extension with right tackle Daryl Williams before the start of the regular season. He has developed into the team's most consistent linemen and has been a two-year starter at right tackle. Williams played every snap in 2017 and was ranked third among offensive tackles by Pro […]

Patriots Unlikely To Sign Dez Bryant

The New England Patriots are unlikely to sign free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant now that Julian Edelman is expected to be suspended for the first four games of the season. New England still has plenty of in-house options to replace the void left by Edelman, such as Jordan Matthews, Cordarrelle Patterson, Kenny Britt, Phillip Dorsett […]

Jason Verrett Has Been Practicing

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (knee), who has missed 39 games in four seasons, looked to be moving well in 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities last week, and the team is hoping he can successfully return in 2018. Verrett suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 of last year for the second […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Expected To Be Ready For Minicamp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul isn't injured but hasn't been taking part in organized team activities. He's expected to be at mandatory minicamp, which starts next Tuesday, and a source closely involved with JPP's offseason training program said that he trains for four hours every day. Tampa traded a third-round pick and swapped […]

Rob Gronkowski Denies Trade Rumors

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski denied rumors that the team was close to trading him on Friday. He said the rumors were "fake news." Gronk showed up for mandatory minicamp this week but is undecided on whether he will attend voluntary organized team activities next week. The big tight end considered retirement in […]

Will Fuller To Be Big Part Of Offense

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller, who is the fastest player on the team with a 4.28-second 40-yard dash, is expected to be a big part of the team's offense in 2018. He has caught 75 passes for 1,058 yards and nine touchdowns in his two seasons in the league but was limited to 28 […]

Dion Jordan Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan (knee), who had cleanup surgery on his knee a while ago, is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, but he should be ready for training camp, barring any setbacks. It's good news for a Seattle defense that will need Jordan to step up in the absence […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]