Ryan Zimmerman Likely To Return In Weeks, Not Days

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique), who has been on the disabled list retroactive to May 10, is taking ground balls and hitting a little bit, but his return seems likely to be in weeks, not days. Zimmerman was struggling before his injury, too, hitting just .217 in 33 games, and the Nats have […]

Matt Wieters Catches Bullpen Session

Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) caught a bullpen session recently, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters continues to make progress, but running will be the biggest step for him. The switch-hitting catcher last played on May 10 but could return early next month if he doesn't have any setbacks during his rehab. Wieters was […]

Blake Bortles Has Better Grasp Of Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles said he has a much better grasp and understanding of the offense this year compared to in 2017. "When we started last year, it was kind of an elementary level, in terms of ‘I’m hearing the play, I’m thinking about the footwork I have to take, the identification, trying to […]

Calvin Ridley Impressing Teammates

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley, the team's first-round pick at 26 overall, has been impressing his teammates during offseason practices. "He's the real deal. And he's a good person. He's not walking around like he thinks he's hot s---. He's walking around like a really good dude," free safety Ricardo Allen said. Ridley […]

Panthers, Daryl Williams Not Close To Extension

The Carolina Panthers and right tackle Daryl Williams face a "monster gap" financially in contract negotiations, according to a source close to the process. A league source said Tuesday that it would be "shocking" if the two sides agreed to an extension before training camp begins in July. Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2015, played […]

Eric Decker Would Like To Play For Patriots

Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker said that he thinks the New England Patriots would be a good fit for him after he was drafted by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels when McDaniels was the head coach of the Broncos. Who wouldn't want to go play in New England with quarterback Tom Brady and the perennial Super […]

Keke Coutee Off To Good Start For Texans

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee, who caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017 with Texas Tech, is challenging Braxton Miller for slot duties this year and is off to a good start in offseason workouts. The Texans drafted Coutee with the vision that he'd be an upgrade on Miller […]

Terrelle Pryor Blames Poor 2017 On Ankle Injury

New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle) blames his poor season with the Redskins in 2017 due to his ankle injury during a learning experience. "I couldn't focus on my game because I was worried about my foot," Pryor said at the conclusion of last week's minicamp. "It took control of my mind. Right […]

Streaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20

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 […]

D.J. Moore Signs Rookie Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed first-round wide receiver D.J. Moore to his four-year rookie deal on Monday. Moore was selected with the 24th overall pick and will immediately start opposite Devin Funchess as the team looks to improve their aerial assault under offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Moore set a Maryland single-season record with 80 catches last […]

Trent Brown Has First Crack At Left Tackle Job

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown looks like he'll have the first crack at the left tackle job, with first-rounder Isaiah Wynn starting at left guard. David Andrews is locked in at center and Shaq Mason is one of the best right guards in the league, leaving Joe Thuney as potentially the odd man […]

Nathan Peterman A Serious Contender For Starting Job

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman should be considered a serious contender for the starting job to open the season. He has rotated first-team snaps with AJ McCarron, with rookie Josh Allen mostly working with the third-team offense. Peterman has looked sharp so far, including completing 10 of his 13 passes in 11-on-11 drills in minicamp […]

Ronald Jones Could See 15-20 Touches Per Game

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones, a second-round pick, could see 15 to 20 touches per game in his first season. It's a bit of speculation from the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, but it's clear that Jones has the most upside out of the group between Peyton Barber, Charles Sims and Jacquizz […]

No Timetable For D'Onta Foreman

Although Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is optimistic he'll be ready to go in training camp, he remains without a timetable to return and is unlikely to be full go for the start of training camp. Foreman showed flashes in his rookie season, rushing for 327 yards and two touchdowns before rupturing his […]

ArDarius Stewart's Roster Spot Could Be Safe

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini believes New York Jets wide receiver Ardarius Stewart is safe for a roster spot in training camp, as the team could keep up to six wide receivers. Stewart is currently buried on the depth chart behind Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson, Jermaine Kearse and Terrelle Pryor and has been outplayed in […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Says He Won't Hold Out

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has promised that he will be in attendance at training camp this summer and that he won't hold out while seeking a long-term contract extension. However, a source familiar with Beckham's plans cautioned that the plans could change if there is no movement in contract talks, and […]

Ian Thomas To Battle For Backup Duties

Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ian Thomas, who saw some snaps with the first-team offense during minicamp, has shown his athleticism and will battle Chris Manhertz for the backup job to Greg Olsen. As long as Olsen can stay healthy, Thomas is unlikely to figure into the fantasy landscape, but he's one to keep an […]

Jordan Taylor Likely To Start Camp On PUP List

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said wide receiver Jordan Taylor (hips) will "probably" start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Taylor was held out of organized team activities and minicamp. Taylor is a long shot to be a big contributor on offense this year after the team drafted rookies Courtland Sutton […]

Braedon Bowman Standing Out

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Braedon Bowman, who spent all of 2017 on the practice squad, has impressed with his playmaking in offseason workouts. He has soft hands as a receiver but also can succeed as a blocker, which makes him intriguing to watch with Hunter Henry (knee) out for the year and Virgil Green […]

Jaguars Sign DeAndre Smelter

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Smelter on Friday and waived/injured defensive tackle Michael Hughes in a corresponding move. Smelter was a fourth-round pick of the Niners in 2015 and has just one catch for 23 yards in two games in the NFL. He will be in a battle to make the Jags […]

Davis Webb Improving

New York Giants backup quarterback Davis Webb took some first-team repetitions at minicamp this week and impressed. The second-year QB has shown improvement from his first season. "I think he has improved every day. I think he's got an outstanding skill set," head coach Pat Shurmur said. "I mean, big, strong, can throw. Saw [Thursday], […]

Kendrick Bourne Has Been Consistent

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been one of the most consistent receivers in offseason workouts for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. As an undrafted rookie wideout last year, Bourne had 16 catches for 257 yards, but he lacks elite speed. However, Garoppolo called Bourne "deceptively fast" and said he "has some wiggle to him." […]

Elijah McGuire Expected To Be Third-Down Back

New York Jets running backs coach Stump Mitchell expects running back Elijah McGuire, who had 492 yards from scrimmage and 3.6 yards per carry as a rookie, to be the team's third-down back in 2018. “Eli looks fantastic to be perfectly honest,” Mitchell said. “I’ll tell you who I see Eli as — and he’s […]

Martavis Bryant Could Be Facing Suspension

The Oakland Raiders fear that wide receiver Martavis Bryant could be facing discipline from the league, according to sources. The belief is that it pertains to the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Bryant missed the entire 2016 with the Steelers after repeated policy violations, so another suspension could be for all of the 2018 season or worse. […]

D.J. Moore Looks Ready To Contribute

Carolina Panthers rookie wide receiver D.J. Moore looks ready to contribute in his first season and has been smooth during offseason practices. Moore has speed and has a knack for making defenders miss. Carolina really needed another receiver to help Devin Funchess out, and Moore is that guy. He'll give the Panthers offense and quarterback […]

Benardrick McKinney Signs Five-Year Extension

Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney signed a five-year, $50 million extension on Thursday. The deal includes $21 million in guarantees. A former second-round pick, McKinney has done nothing but produce in his three years in the NFL and has 287 tackles and nine sacks, including 129 tackles in 2016. He's a bit overshadowed on his […]

Patrick Mahomes Impresses With Blitz Pickups

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said he was impressed with how quarterback Patrick Mahomes handled himself when facing complicated blitz pickups during offseason workouts. “We wanted to come in and make sure we challenged him,” Reid explained of Mahomes. “I thought he handled that very well. One of the big things for young […]

Christian Hackenberg Visiting With Patriots

Free-agent quarterback Christian Hackenberg, who was waived by the Raiders this week, is visiting with the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to sources. The Pats are likely just doing their due diligence with Hackenberg. The former second-round pick of the Jets has been a huge bust and has yet to play in a regular […]

Austin Seferian-Jenkins Expected To Be Big Part Of Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins is expected to play a big role in the offense this year. He drew praise from the coaching staff through organized team activities and minicamp for his work ethic and approach and looked to be in sync with quarterback Blake Bortles. “He’s been awesome,” Bortles said. “From the first […]

Nate Solder Is Fine

Updating a previous report, New York Giants left tackle Nate Solder (leg) was checked out after injuring his leg in practice Thursday, and he is fine. The Giants and their fans can let out a collective sigh of relief after that injury scare. Solder was their high-priced free-agent acquisition, and his presence on the line […]