Jordan Howard Will Be Featured Back

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said running back Jordan Howard will be the team's "featured back" in 2018. However, Nagy also said, "we're going to use multiple backs." Obviously Howard will continue to be the early-down back after two straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career, but his lack of receiving skills leaves him […]

Bears Won't Trade Jordan Howard

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard said his agent spoke with the team and they assured him that Howard will not be traded. Howard is slated to be the main running back again in 2018 after he opened his career with two 1,000-yard seasons in Chicago's backfield. However, he was much less effective in 2017, […]

Bucs Pick Up Jameis Winston's Fifth-Year Option

The Tampa Buccaneers picked up quarterback Jameis Winston's fifth-year option of $20.922 million on Tuesday. The option is guaranteed against injury. The first overall pick in 2015, Winston has been inconsistent and turnover-prone in his three years with the Bucs. He played in 13 games in 2017, completing a career-high 63.8 percent of his passes […]

Bears Sign Bennie Fowler

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent Bennie Fowler to a one-year deal on Monday. He spent the last three years with the Broncos, catching 56 passes for 698 yards and five touchdowns while appearing in 45 games (five starts). He had a career-high four starts, 29 catches, 350 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games in […]

Redskins Exercise Brandon Scherff's Fifth-Year Option

The Washington Redskins exercised offensive guard Brandon Scherff's fifth-year option on Monday, according to a source. He'll be under contract through the 2019 season. Scherff was the fifth overall pick by Washington in 2015 and has been one of the better young offensive linemen in the league since then. His presence is good news for […]

Lamarcus Joyner Signs Franchise Tender

Los Angeles Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner signed his $11.287 million franchise tag tender on Monday, according to a source. Joyner is expected to return as the team's starting free safety in defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' scheme. Joyner had 49 tackles and his first three career interceptions in 2017 and will be an underrated part of […]

Aaron Donald Not Expected To Report For Offseason Workouts

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is not expected to report for offseason workouts this week, at least until he gets a new contract. He's scheduled to make $6.9 million in the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, but he's seeking an extension that could pay him more than $20 million per […]

Vikings Signing Eric Kendricks To Five-Year Extension

The Minnesota Vikings are signing linebacker Eric Kendricks to a five-year, $50 million extension, according to a source. Kendricks will receive $25 million guaranteed. Kendricks is a strength for Minnesota's defense and has recorded 100-plus tackles each of the last two years. He also had 92 tackles in his rookie season in 2015. Kendricks added […]

Seahawks Re-Signing Austin Davis

The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing quarterback Austin Davis, according to a source. Davis will receive the veteran's minimum after serving as Russell Wilson's backup in 2017. The Davis signing will not end the team's talks with free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, however. As of now, Davis will compete with Stephen Morris for the right to hold […]

Jets Re-Sign Neal Sterling

The New York Jets re-signed restricted free-agent tight end Neal Sterling to a one-year deal on Monday. Sterling is mainly a special teams asset and led the team with 26 special teams tackles. On the offensive side, he had just six catches for 82 yards in 11 games last season and made just one start. […]

Dolphins Sign Gavin Escobar

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent tight end Gavin Escobar to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Escobar was a former second-round pick by the Cowboys and was released by the Browns last week. He caught only 30 passes for 333 yards and eight touchdowns in his four years in Dallas, mainly backing up Jason Witten. Escobar […]

Damiere Byrd Signs Tender Offer

Carolina Panthers exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd signed his one-year tender offer on Monday. Byrd had only 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns in eight games played in 2017 and is more of a special teams asset for the Panthers. You can avoid him in all fantasy drafts this fall.

Adam Humphries Signs Tender Offer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free-agent wide receiver Adam Humphries signed his one-year tender offer on Monday to remain with the team. Humphries had a career-high 61 catches for 631 yards and one touchdown in 2017, and he's expected to compete with Chris Godwin for slot duties in 2018. Humphries could become relevant in deeper leagues […]

Willie Snead Reports For Workouts

New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead reported for offseason workouts Monday, but he hasn't signed his tender offer yet, according to sources. Snead was suspended to start last year and just never got on track after that, catching a career-low eight passes for just 92 yards and no scores in only 11 […]

Spencer Ware Expected To Return From Injury

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said running back Spencer Ware (knee) is expected to be back from his injury but said, "you never know." It's not a ringing endorsement for a player that injured his PCL and MCL last season, and he may be late to training camp. Ware didn't play at all […]

Bills Re-Sign Nick O'Leary, Logan Thomas

The Buffalo Bills re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent tight ends Nick O'Leary and Logan Thomas to one-year deals Monday. O'Leary, 25, caught 22 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for Buffalo last year, mainly service as a blocker. Thomas caught just seven balls for 67 yards and a touchdown in 12 games. As […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 18

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a […]

Bills Sign Jeremy Kerley

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to a one-year deal Monday. The 29-year-old caught 22 passes for just 217 yards and a touchdown in eight games with the Jets in 2017 and is pretty much just a depth addition for the Bills. He's expected to compete for the slot receiver role in […]

Bills Satisfied With Zay Jones

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the team is "satisfied" with wide receiver Zay Jones. "We all agree we need to move forward, and I'm excited about the future for Zay," McDermott said. Jones was arrested in March for vandalism after a bizarre scene at his hotel, but charges were dropped and Jones isn't […]

Kelvin Benjamin Taking Part In Offseason Workouts

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee), who had surgery in the offseason, took part in the start of voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. While Benjamin likely isn't 100 percent, it's a great sign that he'll be able to participate full in organized team activities, barring any setbacks. Benjamin disappointed fighting through injuries in six […]

Broncos Releasing C.J. Anderson

The Denver Broncos plan to release running back C.J. Anderson on Monday, according to ESPN and multiple reports. Anderson had his first career 1,000-yard season in 2017 and was the team's leading rusher last year. With Anderson out of the picture, Devontae Booker and De'Angelo Henderson should be expected to split up the workload in […]

Tom Brady Not Expected To Participate Regularly In Offseason Program

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn't expected to participate regularly in the team's offseason program, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeff Darlington. Brady is planning to spend more time with his family and body coach Alex Guerrero. It's not uprecedented for Brady to do this, as he did something similar in 2008, 2009 and […]

Kevin Kiermaier To Have Surgery, Out Around 12 Weeks

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (thumb) will undergo surgery to fix a torn ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks. It's a tough blow for the Rays and any Kiermaier owners. It's the third straight season that he will miss significant time due to injury. He broke […]

Giants Unlikely To Take QB At No. 2 Overall

It appears unlikely that the New York Giants will draft a quarterback second overall. By the end of their process of evaluating the top QB prospects in the draft class, the body of work of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen is not commensurate with what the Giants require the No. 2 […]

Reuben Foster Won't Take Part In Offseason Workouts

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster will not take part in team activities as his legal matters play out. "As previously stated, his future with the team will be determined by the information revealed during the legal process." Foster is facing three felonies and may soon be released by the 49ers after a dispute with […]

Demar Dotson Had Surgery On Knee

Tampa Bay Buccaneers right tackle Demar Dotson (knee) had surgery last week to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to sources. He will miss organized team activities and minicamp, but the thought is that he'll be good to go for training camp this summer. Dotson went on Injured Reserve late last year with […]

Kerwynn Williams Signing With Chiefs

Free-agent running back Kerwynn Williams is signing a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source. Williams had a career year in Arizona with both David Johnson and Adrian Peterson getting injured, rushing 120 times for 426 yards and one touchdown. In KC he'll have to compete with Charcandrick West, […]

Rob Gronkowski Won't Attend Start Of Offseason Workouts

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will not attend the start of offseason workouts on Monday, according to a source. The big tight end is still considering whether he'll play in 2018, but he has had "good communication" with the team. It's believed that Gronk is committed to playing another season, but 2018 could […]

Khalil Mack Won't Come Cheap

The Oakland Raiders remain confident that they will reach a long-term extension with defensive end Khalil Mack, and a new deal could be around $120 million over six years. NFL Network's Steve Wyche reported that a deal could include $65 million in guaranteed money. Mack's fifth-year option accounts for $13.86 million against this year's salary […]

Ameer Abdullah Could Be Traded During Draft

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is a candidate to be traded during this year's draft, and he's more likely to be moved than Theo Riddick because Abdullah is in the last year of his deal and his role is less defined after the team signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency. The Lions are also […]