Josh McCown To Enter Training Camp As No. 1 QB

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said quarterback Josh McCown will enter training camp as the No. 1 QB, but the Week 1 starter remains up in the air. McCown has the most experience and Teddy Bridgewater is intriguing if he's fully healthy, but rookie Sam Darnold is the wild card. McCown and Bridgewater […]

Patrick Mahomes, Sammy Watkins Clicking

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Sammy Watkins are already showing a real strong connection in offseason practices. Wideout Chris Conley said Watkins has picked up the offense "as fast as anyone I've ever seen." Mahomes' strong arm should mesh well with Watkins' deep-ball prowess, but we'll see what happens when the […]

Kareem Hunt Will Be Fine For Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said running back Kareem Hunt (hamstring) "will be okay" for the start of training camp. Hunt was held out for most of organized team activities and minicamp, but it looks like it was just a precaution. Hunt led the NFL in rushing last year and will be a […]

Trent Williams Says He'll Be Ready For Training Camp

Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams (knee) said he is "very close" to being himself again after five months of rehab and recovery following offseason knee surgery. “I got the go-ahead to kind of do whatever I can without obviously being too aggressive on it,” Williams said in his first interview since the end of […]

Thomas Davis Open To Playing In 2019

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said he is open to playing past the 2018 season. “I’m very open to the possibility of playing next season,” said Davis. “You haven’t been listening. I’m VERY OPEN.” The 35-year-old Davis posted 100-tackle seasons from 2012 to 2016 with the Panthers and was one of the very best linebackers […]

Jason Verrett Fully Cleared For Action

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (knee), who has played in just five games the last two years due to issues with his left knee, has shed his brace and has been fully cleared for the first time in almost two years. The former first-rounder was a Pro Bowler three years ago but has missed […]

Josh Allen Likely To Run Third Team In Training Camp

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the quarterback rotation will likely remain the same when training camp opens, with Nathan Peterman and AJ McCarron alternating with the first-team offense and rookie Josh Allen with the third-team. A lot could change at the end of training camp, especially since Peterman has so far been outplaying […]

Zay Jones Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott expects wide receiver Zay Jones (knee, shoulder) to be ready for training camp next month. "I have no reason not to believe that at this time," McDermott said. Jones only had 27 catches for 316 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie season in 15 games. He didn't get […]

Deshaun Watson's Knee Feels Good

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) said his knee is feeling fine. "The knee is doing good," Watson said. "For the nine-week goal we put in from the beginning (of the offseason program), I'm pretty much where I wanted to be. Kind of passed it inside in the weight room, mentally and also on the […]

Matt Ryan Expects To Work Out With Julio Jones Next Month

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has been downplaying wide receiver Julio Jones' absence at minicamp this week and expects him to show up when he holds informal workouts next month. Ryan plans to hold unscheduled practices with teammates in South Florida before training camp. Jones has been away from the team while seeking a new […]

Mike Gillislee Feels Great

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee, who will be battling with Jeremy Hill for a roster spot in training camp, feels healthy, has improved in the passing game and is playing at 216 pounds, which is up slightly from the 212 pounds he was at last fall. Gillislee was signed last year to be […]

Chargers Have Reached Out To Antonio Gates

The Los Angeles Chargers have reached out to free-agent tight end Antonio Gates, but it remains unclear if they will re-sign him. Right after Hunter Henry (knee) tore his ACL, speculation began that the Bolts would turn to familiarity at the position in the veteran Gates. “Obviously, Antonio would be a natural fit,” general manager […]

Robby Anderson Says He's A Changed Man

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson said he has learned from his two arrests in less than a year and has grown and matured as a person. He's also distanced himself from the people and places that influenced his off-field issues. Anderson was arrested last May for resisting arrest but had the charges dropped […]

AJ McCarron Being Outplayed By Nathan Peterman

Buffalo Bills quarterback AJ McCarron was outplayed by Nathan Peterman during minicamp practice Wednesday with the first-team offense. McCarron had several passes batted down at the line of scrimmage and had troubles connecting with his receivers. Peterman, on the other hand, was solid with his reads and accuracy. Peterman has been the top guy so […]

Demaryius Thomas Sitting Out With Sore Toe

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (toe) is dealing with a sore toe and was held out of practice on Wednesday. He will sit on Thursday as well. The injury doesn't seem very serious, but Thomas has been hurt by nagging injuries throughout his career, although he usually finds a way to play through them. […]

Saints Signing Terrance West

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent running back Terrance West on Wednesday, according to a source. West dealt with injuries last season and ran just 39 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns in five games for the Ravens. He'll compete for a backup role to give the Saints depth with Mark Ingram suspended […]

Carlos Henderson In Danger Of Not Making Team

Denver Broncos wide receiver Carlos Henderson (hamstring) is sidelined with a hamstring issue, and head coach Vance Joseph hinted that Henderson may be in danger of not making the final roster. “He’s got to get back on the field if he wants to make this team," Joseph said. Henderson missed all of his rookie season […]

Terrelle Pryor Up In The Air For Training Camp

New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle) is out of his walking boot, but his status for training camp next month is up in the air at this time. A similar ankle issue limited Pryor to just nine games with Washington last year and turned him into a free-agent bust. It's not a good […]

Sam Darnold An Option To Start In Week 1

New York Jets offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates said that rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is in the running to be the Week 1 starter. “Are we giving him bits and pieces of the offense or are we throwing everything at him? We’re throwing everything at him,” Bates said Wednesday. “If he can handle it, if he […]

Joe Flacco More Motivated This Offseason

Baltimore Ravens players seem to believe that quarterback Joe Flacco is more motivated this offseason. "Drafting Lamar [Jackson] and bringing [Robert] Griffin in, it’s lit a fire under him," safety Eric Weddle said. "You can tell. It has shown." Flacco is certainly on the hot seat, and the Ravens could decide to cut him if […]

Jared Cook Impressing Jon Gruden

Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook, who had a career-high 54 catches for 688 yards in 2017, has impressed head coach Jon Gruden. “Jared Cook has had a great camp. I did not know Jared Cook moved like that,” Gruden said. “I knew he had really good pass receiving skills, but we can line him […]

Jimmy Smith Participating In Minicamp

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) is taking part in minicamp practice Wednesday after tearing his Achilles six months ago. He's been limited to individual drills, but it's a great sign that the veteran will be able to go in training camp next month. Despite playing in 12 games last year, Smith had three interceptions, […]

DeMarco Murray Turns Down Workout With Saints

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray declined a workout invitation with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source. He is still waiting for the right opportunity, but he may have to wait until training camp to sign with a team. Murray battled nagging injuries with the Titans last year and had a career-low 3.6 yards […]

Danielle Hunter Not Planning To Hold Out

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter has no plans to hold out of offseason workouts as he seeks a new deal. He has taken part in every practice since the team reported for voluntary workouts April 16. Hunter is a big part of Minnesota's fearsome pass rush, accumulating 26.5 sacks in his three NFL seasons. […]

Tyler Ervin Medically Cleared

Houston Texans running back/kick returner Tyler Ervin (knee) has been medically cleared to take part in training camp next month after he was put on Injured Reserve in 2017 with a torn patellar tendon that required surgery. The fourth-round pick caught eight passes for 38 yards in just four games last year, and he'll need […]

Stefon Diggs Not Worried About Contract

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs isn't worried about his contract situation as he enters the fourth and final year of his rookie deal. “This is a business and there’s a lot going on,” Diggs said. “Being a small portion of it I’m definitely sitting back just working every day and letting that stuff handle […]

Rex Burkhead, James White Splitting First-Team Work

New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead and James White have taken the majority of the first-team repetitions in offseason workouts. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see rookie Sony Michel, the 31st overall pick in the draft, rise to the top of this group by the time the season starts. Jeremy Hill and Mike […]

Patriots Explored Rob Gronkowski Trade Before Draft

The New England Patriots explored a trade of tight end Rob Gronkowski three days before the draft, according to a league source. However, that was before the Patriots were certain that Gronk intended to come back for another season. It's interesting to ponder where Gronkowski might've landed, but it's a non-story now. The elite tight […]

Khalil Mack Officially Holding Out

Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack is officially holding out of mandatory minicamp, but head coach Jon Gruden declined to say if the team would fine their star defender for missing practices. Mack is angling to be the highest paid defensive player in the NFL after accruing an impressive 40.5 sacks in his four seasons […]

Earl Thomas Not A Lock To Be With Team

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said "we'll see" when asked if safety Earl Thomas will be with the team when the season begins. Thomas is officially holding out while looking for a new contract. He was the subject of trade rumors around the draft, but nothing worked out. It'd probably be in Seattle's best […]