Ravens See Lamar Jackson As QB

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team sees Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson as a quarterback, even though multiple teams have requested that Jackson work out as a wide receiver at the NFL combine. "I don't know what the other teams think about him," Newsome said Friday at the NFL combine. "But, on our […]

Panthers Not Interested In Jarvis Landry

The Carolina Panthers are not interested in trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry, according to sources. They are looking for a wideout with more top-end speed. Carolina desperately needs to upgrade their receiving corps around Devin Funchess, but apparently Landry won't be that guy. After leading the league in catches in 2017, the […]

Seahawks Not Planning To Tag Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team doesn't plan to use the franchise tag on impending free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson "at this point." In his first season with the Seahawks in 2017, Richardson combined for 44 tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries and one interception. With or without Richardson in 2018, Seattle's […]

Eric Thames Expected To Play Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (back), who was scratched with back tightness Thursday, is feeling better and is expected to play Saturday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Thames came out of the gates hot last year, hitting 11 home runs in April, but he only hit 20 bombs the rest of the way, and […]

Bears An Option For Jarvis Landry

The Miami Dolphins have given wide receiver Jarvis Landry permission to seek a trade, and the Chicago Bears are among the teams that have emerged as a possibility. The Dolphins are seeking a draft pick or a player in exchange for Landry, who must sign his $16 million franchise tag before a trade can be […]

Jarvis Landry Given Permission To Seek Trade

The Miami Dolphins have given wide receiver Jarvis Landry permission to seek and facilitate a trade, according to a league source fully briefed on the situation. Landry plans to sign his franchise tag, which is necessary before he can be traded. The team informed Landry's agent, Damarius Bilbo, that they won't be making Landry a […]

Broncos Could Go All-In On Kirk Cousins

The Denver Broncos are prepared to go "all-in" for Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins when free agency kicks off March 14, according to two sources familiar with the team's free agency plans. Denver is examining scenarios that could potentially open up between $40 million and $50 million in salary cap space in order […]

Tavon Austin Will Be Traded Or Released

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin will either be traded or released by the team before the start of the new league year, according to sources. He is owed $8 million in 2018. The soon-to-be 28-year-old has been a massive bust for the Rams. He's a glorified gadget player that no offensive coordinator can […]

Sam Bradford Has Degenerative Condition

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said quarterback Sam Bradford's (knee) knee is a degenerative condition, but Bradford was also skiing last week. Skiing doesn't seem to be Bradford's best use of his offseason time, but what do we know. He's an impending free agent and is unlikely to return to Minnesota after playing in […]

Blake Bortles Not A Placeholder In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, who recently signed a three-year, $26 million guaranteed contract extension, isn't seen as a placeholder by the team. “He is not a place-holder. This wasn’t a decision where he’s going to be here for a year and we’re going to be keeping our eyes out," general manager Dave Caldwell said. […]

Philip Rivers Could Play Until 40

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said he wouldn't be surprised if quarterback Philip Rivers plays into his 40s. Rivers will be turning 37 later this year, but his play really hasn't fallen off at all, and he's as reliable as there is, playing full seasons each of the past 12 years. While his […]

Taylor Gabriel Says Farewell To Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent wide receiver Taylor Gabriel tweeted a farewell to Atlanta and is obviously not expecting to be back with the team in 2018. The 27-year-old Gabriel broke out for 35 catches, 579 yards and a career-high six scores in 2016, but he disappointed with just 378 yards and one touchdown on 33 […]

C.J. Anderson Not A Lock To Return

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson isn't a lock to be back with the team in 2018, and general manager John Elway was evasive when asked about Anderson's potential return. “We’ll see,’’ Elway said. “We’ll look at that. Like I said, we’re looking at every option that we can and where our football team is. […]

Tarik Cohen Compared To Tyreek Hill

Chicago Bears new head coach Matt Nagy, who was the playcaller for the final four games of the 2017 regular season with Kansas City, sees a lot of similarities between Tarik Cohen and Chiefs running back Tyreek Hill. "Well, No. 1, size-wise you see that and you say, 'OK, they're pretty similar, right?'" Nagy said […]

49ers Talks Ongoing With Carlos Hyde

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team had contract discussions with impending free-agent running back Carlos Hyde throughout the season. They haven't been able to come to an agreement, but the 49ers have continued discussions with Hyde, although nothing is imminent. Hyde had a career-high 240 carries for 940 yards (career-low 3.9 […]

Giants Expected To Pursue Graham Gano

The New York Giants are expected to pursue Carolina Panthers impending free-agent place kicker Graham Gano when free agency kicks off March 12, according to a source. Gano has been with Carolina since 2012 and was the kicker when new Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was with the Panthers from 2013-16. The Giants would like […]

Derek Wolfe Expected To Return

Denver Broncos defense tackle Derek Wolfe (neck) is expected to return in 2018 after undergoing neck surgery. “Sounds like he is doing really well. He’s happy with the surgery so far,” general manager John Elway said. He added: “That is another one we plan on going forward with.” Wolfe played in just 11 games last […]

Carlos Henderson Has Opportunity For No. 3 Job

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway is hopeful that wide receiver Carlos Henderson (wrist), the third-round pick that missed all of last season on Injured Reserve, can blossom into a reliable pass catcher behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in 2018. Henderson must prove he's healthy first this summer, but he has the speed to […]

Adam Gase Endorses Ryan Tannehill As Starter

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be the team's starter under center in 2018, according to head coach Adam Gase. "Ryan is going to be our starting quarterback, and I don't see that changing anytime soon," Gase said at the scouting combine. "I think that when we get back out there in spring and get […]

Dalvin Cook Could Be Ready For OTAs

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is going to be "pretty close" to being ready for organized team activities. Everything looks to be on track in Cook's recovery, and he should be good to go for the 2018 regular season. In four games in his rookie season before he […]

Steelers Optimistic On Long-Term Deal With Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is hoping the team will reach a long-term deal with impending free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell by March 6, which is the last day to designate a franchise player. The team has spoken to Bell's representatives at the NFL combine to "try to figure out common ground." There remains […]

Redskins Rule Out Franchise Tag For Kirk Cousins

The Washington Redskins have all but ruled out chances of them placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins for a third consecutive season, according to senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams. “He’s a free agent for sure,” Williams said, adding that he “doesn’t think” the organization will opt to tag […]

Bruce Irvin Will Remain In Oakland

Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin will remain with the team in 2018, according to general manager Reggie McKenzie. Irvin combined for a career-high 58 tackles in 2017 and also tied a career high with eight sacks. His return is good news for a Raiders pass rush that also has Khalil Mack, who is one of […]

Vikings Looking For Laquon Treadwell To Make A Jump

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, who has only 21 catches in his first two NFL seasons, is on the hot seat in Minnesota. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said he's hoping to see Treadwell make a "jump" in 2018. Treadwell, who will be 23 in June, has been buried on Minnesota's depth chart and […]

Kyle Rudolph Underwent Surgery

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) underwent surgery to fix his right ankle after the season. He initially injured the ankle on Dec. 10 but didn't miss a game for the third straight season. Rudolph was tied for the team lead with eight touchdowns in 2017, and he accumulated 57 catches for 532 yards. […]

Texans Expect D'Onta Foreman To Be Ready

Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is expected to be ready for Week 1 in 2018 after suffering a season-ending Achilles injury on Nov. 19 in his rookie season. “I won’t speak specific to injuries but I’m fairly optimistic that the answer would be yes,” Texans general manager Brian Gaine said Wednesday at the […]

Bucs Will Work To Get DeSean Jackson The Ball More

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said the team didn't get wide receiver DeSean Jackson the ball enough last year, and they are working on concepts to correct that in 2018. D-Jax struggled in his first season in Tampa, catching only 50 passes for 668 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. It didn't […]

Allen Robinson Not Going Anywhere

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone hinted that impending free-agent wide receiver Allen Robinson isn't going anywhere this offseason. “He’s a very good player for us,” Marrone said. “We have options with the tag that’s out there.” The team could place the $16 million franchise tag on Robinson and look to work out a long-term […]

Zach Brown Looking To Break The Bank

Washington Redskins impending free-agent linebacker Zach Brown is looking to be compensated "like a top-three inside linebacker." The Redskins have interest in re-signing Brown, according to sources, but they probably will move on if he gets too expensive. Brown led the league in tackles through Week 14 and finished with 127 combined tackles and 2.5 […]

Falcons To Exercise Vic Beasley's Option

The Atlanta Falcons plan on exercising defensive lineman Vic Beasley's fifth-year option, according to general manager Thomas Dimitroff. Even though Beasley struggled in his move to linebacker in 2017 (five sacks), this was a no-brainer move after he led all players with 15.5 sacks in 2016 as he helped the team to a Super Bowl […]