Tim Hightower Trying Out For Saints

Free-agent running back Tim Hightower, who spent all of 2017 out of the league, is working out with the New Orleans Saints on a tryout basis this week. The veteran running back has a history with the team, playing with them from 2015-2016, but he'd be nothing more than a depth signing to open the […]

Raiders Waive Christian Hackenberg

The Oakland Raiders waived quarterback Christian Hackenberg on Tuesday, according to a source. Hackenberg has been a bust ever since the Jets made him a second-round selection in 2016, and he has yet to play in a regular season game. Hackenberg may struggle to land with another team.

Deshaun Watson Not Using Knee Brace

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is practicing without a knee brace during minicamp this week. He is taking part in individual 7-on-7 drills but not team drills. The Texans are understandably easing Watson into workouts this offseason, but he looks to be ahead of schedule and should be full go for training camp. The […]

Joe Williams Impressing Head Coach

San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams, who missed his rookie season with a foot injury, is competing for a roster spot this summer and has impressed head coach Kyle Shanahan. “Joe’s come a long way. I think his body looks a lot better than it did last year. He put on a lot of […]

Terrance West To Visit Saints

Free-agent running back Terrance West will visit the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to a source. West would just be a depth signing to open the season with Mark Ingram slated to be suspended for the first four games. In just five games for Baltimore in 2017, West had 39 carries for 138 yards […]

Richard Sherman On Track To Be Full Go In Training Camp

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman (Achilles) will take part in individual drills during minicamp this week, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Sherman is still on track to be a full go at the start of training camp next month. It's great news after Sherman played in only nine games in 2017 due to […]

Trent Taylor Had Back Procedure

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) had a "minor" back operation in the offseason but should be ready to go at or near the start of training camp next month, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. A fifth-round pick last year, Taylor had 43 receptions for 430 yards and two touchdowns in 15 […]

Shane Ray To Have Surgery Thursday

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is scheduled to undergo bone fusion surgery on Thursday, and doctors are optimistic that this will be the final procedure he'll need before getting back to full health. It's Ray's fourth operation on his wrist, and it caused him to miss eight games in 2017. He's questionable for the […]

Leonard Fournette Looking Leaner

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is looking leaner at mandatory minicamp this week, showing off his quickness in non-contact practice. "I feel like I play my best at what I played at in college, 223, 224 [pounds]," Fournette said after practice. "I put in my best at that weight and why not [get back […]

Taylor Lewan Holding Out

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan is officially holding out of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a lucrative long-term deal that would make him the NFL's highest paid tackle. Lewan is perhaps the best overall left tackle in the NFL, and general manager Jon Robinson said the team is looking to keep Lewan in the […]

Jamaal Charles To Visit With Saints

Free-agent running back Jamaal Charles will visit with the New Orleans Saints on Wednesday, according to a source. Charles carried the ball only 69 times for 296 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and one touchdown in 14 games for the Broncos last season, and the veteran running back doesn't have much left at this point […]

Breshad Perriman Struggling With Drops

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman continues to struggle with drops during practices and has dropped a pass in each of the three offseason practices that have been open to the media. Perriman has been a first-round bust so far after catching just 43 passes for 576 yards and three touchdowns since he was selected […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 13

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 […]

Luke Kuechly On Schedule In Rehab

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) said he is on schedule in his rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for training camp. When healthy, Kuechly is one of the best all-around linebackers in the league, but the problem for him has been staying on the field in recent years. He hasn't played […]

Lamar Jackson Lining Up At Multiple Positions

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Miller has been lining up at multiple positions during offseason practices with Joe Flacco playing quarterback. Head coach John Harbaugh expects Jackson to be active on game days. "Gosh, I sure like him out there helping us," Harbaugh said. "If you put two quarterbacks on the field at once, what […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Cleared To Practice

Updating a previous report, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) has been doing "well" and has been "cleared to practice," according to head coach Pat Shurmur. However, he didn't participate in team drills at minicamp on Tuesday and may sit out all week. It makes no sense for the Giants to rush […]

Aaron Donald Not Expected To Attend Minicamp

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is not expected to attend mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks a lucrative long-term deal from the team. Donald sat out organized team activities last year but attended the minicamp. He's a three-time All Pro and was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, so […]

Josh Allen To See Some First-Team Reps

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said rookie quarterback Josh Allen will see some first-team repetitions on Day 1 of minicamp. Buffalo has been easing Allen in so far with the third team behind AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman, but they will throw him into the fire on Tuesday. Given the lack of experience between […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Won't Do Team Drills This Week

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) will not participate in team drills this week at minicamp. The Giants are taking a cautious approach with their star receiver, although he is very close to being fully cleared for action. OBJ is also seeking a long-term contract extension, so there's no reason to risk […]

Khalil Mack Not Expected To Attend Minicamp

Oakland Raiders star defensive end Khalil Mack is not expected to show up for mandatory minicamp this week as he seeks a lucrative contract extension, according to sources. Mack will officially be holding out for a new deal after averaging 12 sacks over the last three years. Mack, 27, is one of, if not the […]

Jordan Leggett Trying To Prove His Health

New York Jets tight end Jordan Leggett, who missed all of his rookie season after injuring his right knee in the preseason finale, says he is between 90 and 100 percent healthy entering mandatory minicamp this week. Assuming he is healthy, Leggett will compete with rookie Chris Herndon for starting tight end duties in 2018. […]

Braxton Miller Making Progress

Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller is making progress as a wide receiver after playing quarterback in college. The third-rounder has played in just 21 games in his first two seasons because of injuries and has only 34 catches for 261 yards and two touchdowns. Head coach Bill O'Brien saw that Miller was improving as […]

Chris Conley Feeling Good

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley (Achilles) said he's been "feeling really good" and feels "pretty close back to normal" after tearing his Achilles late in Week 5 of last year. “He’s been phenomenal,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid added of what he’s seen from Conley during OTAs. “He’s way ahead of where we […]

Curtis Samuel Still Not 100 Percent

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle), who is coming off a serious ankle injury that required surgery in November, has been slowly taking part in organized team activities but is still not 100 percent healthy. Samuel, a second-rounder in 2017, is likely competing for the third receiver spot behind Devin Funchess and first-rounder D.J. […]

Bucs Could Be Going With Three-Headed Monster At Running Back

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones, a second-round pick, is expected to share the load with Peyton Barber, with Charles Sims having a chance to keep the third-down role he had in 2017. Jones, however, must first show the coaching staff that he understands the offense and can pass protect. The faster he […]

New Rob Gronkowski Deal Is Likely

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is "likely" to receive a new contract, but "nothing is imminent," according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The biggest challenge is for the team to determine if he'll receive another incentive-laden raise or if he'll have a guaranteed increase in his base salary. A trade […]

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 […]