Chris Carson Feeling "More Solid"

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson has been a standout at organized team activities and has been feeling good after finishing last year on Injured Reserve with a high ankle sprain and a leg fracture. “I feel a lot better now. Just my body feels a lot more stable than it did last year," Carson […]

Peyton Barber In Great Shape Physically

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber, who led the team in rushing last year with a career-high 423 yards, worked hard on his physique in the offseason in order to try and remain the starter, even after the Bucs drafted Ronald Jones in the second round. Barber also had three touchdowns and 3.9 yards […]

Dez Bryant Expected To Wait To Sign

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is expected to remain on the market until the start of training camp, according to sources. He is receiving plenty of interest but has chosen to be patient and selective. The Ravens offered Bryant a multi-year deal but he turned it down, suggesting that he'd rather go for a one-year, […]

Philip Rivers Would Like Antonio Gates To Return

While Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco won't rule out re-signing tight end Antonio Gates with Hunter Henry (knee) out for the year, quarterback Philip Rivers has voted for the return of Gates. "Would be a natural fit, right?" Telesco wrote during a live chat with fans on the team's official website. "I saw […]

Taylor Lewan Could Become Highest Paid Tackle

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, could become the NFL's next highest paid left tackle after the Giants signed left tackle Nate Solder to a four-year, $62 million deal ($35 million guaranteed) in March. Titans general manager Jon Robinson has told Lewan they want to […]

Michael Campanaro Impressing At OTAs

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Michael Campanaro has really impressed during organized team activities and has adjusted well to his new team. Campanaro was mostly a special teams player in his four years with the Ravens, catching only 31 passes for 310 yards and two touchdowns, so he's a long shot to carve out fantasy relevance […]

Josh Doctson Confident Heading Into 2018 Season

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson is confident heading into his third season in the NFL. He made a graceful leaping catching during organized team activities on Wednesday, something he has rarely shown in his two seasons in D.C. "The biggest thing is confidence level," Doctson said, noting that he feels his increasing as he […]

Josh Allen May Be Special

According to Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White, rookie quarterback Josh Allen has been very impressive during organized team activities. "Josh Allen has been doing a great job of throwing that ball," White said during Tuesday's episode of Up to the Minute. "I'd say he has a great arm. He's been throwing it and throwing around. […]

Case Keenum Paying Dividends In New Offense

Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum has been working hard during organized team activities to learn his new offense under offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave. “Case is working hard,” Musgrave said. “It’s a new system for him, it’s a new system for everybody. Case is getting — exclusively — all the reps with the ones. We’re not […]

Danielle Hunter Feeling Stronger, Quicker

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter, who has 19.5 sacks in the last two years, worked in the offseason with James Cooper, the former trainer for free-agent running back Adrian Peterson. Hunter has worked with Cooper since he entered the NFL in 2015 and said he has made physical strides this offseason. “I’m stronger,” Hunter […]

Jordan Howard May Suffer In New Offense

While Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy knows running back Jordan Howard can be a bell-cow back, he cautioned that he'd use him as such in 2018. “He’s proven that he’s done that, so that’s for sure,” Nagy said. “In this offense, it’s more game specific, as to whether or not you need that.” Howard […]

Dalvin Cook Making Good Progress

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee), who suffered a season-ending torn left ACL in Week 4 last year, expects to be at full strength for Week 1 against the 49ers. He did some individual drills on Wednesday but sat out team drills. “I’m right where I need to be,’’ Cook said of his rehab. […]

Leonard Floyd Sees Work In OTAs

Chicago Bears linebacker Leonard Floyd (knee) saw work in 7-on-7 drills during organized team activities this week, and defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Floyd remains on target to be a full participant for training camp in July. “I think it delayed his development more last year when it happened,” Fangio said of the freak knee […]

Chad Hansen One To Watch

New York Jets wide receiver Chad Hansen is a name to watch during organized team activities, and the hope is that he can develop into a Pierre Garcon-type of role in offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates' system. It'd be wishful thinking with Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson, Jermaine Kearse, Devin Smith and Terrelle Pryor ahead of him […]

Logan Thomas Has Procedure On Knee

Buffalo Bills tight end Logan Thomas (knee) underwent a procedure on his knee and will mess the rest of the team's spring workouts. A converted quarterback, Thomas will miss valuable development time this offseason. He caught only seven passes for 67 yards and a touchdown in 12 games with the Bills last season and can […]

Corey Grant's Role May Be Expanding

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant, who has been used sparingly in his three years with the team, could become more of a consistent weapon in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett's system in 2018. Grant was given a second-round tender worth $2.91 million this offseason, which makes him the most expensive back on the team. He […]

Chargers Expected To Run More Three-WR Sets

With Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (knee) out for the year, they are expected to run more three-wide receiver sets with Keenan Allen on the inside. They ran three-WR sets on 584 offensive snaps in 2017, which ranked 20th in the league, according to ESPN Stats and Information. They used at least two […]

Sterling Shepard Playing More Outside

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard, who started his career in the slot with the Giants, has been playing more as an outside receiver with more regularity in new head coach Pat Shurmur's offense. Shepard has taken 330 snaps on the outside with the Giants in his first two seasons, but he's been more […]

Corey Davis Turning Heads

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis continues to impress during organized team activities and has been catching the ball with ease. Davis has been making money grabs across the middle of the field and looks confident. Davis, the fifth overall pick last year, got off to a slow start because of a hamstring injury but […]

Brandon Marshall Had Ankle, Toe Surgeries

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle, toe) underwent ankle and toe surgery in the offseason. He had sustained a toe injury in 2015 while he was playing for the Jets, and the injury had bothered him for two seasons. “I’ve been working ever since. I feel good. I don’t feel great. Obviously I’ve got […]

Jadeveon Clowney Won't Return Until Training Camp

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) isn't expected to return to action until training camp due to his knee injury that required arthroscopic surgery earlier this year. He has yet to be medically cleared, but sources have emphasized that Clowney's long-term prognosis remains positive. "I think he's doing okay," head coach Bill O'Brien said. "He's […]

Leonte Carroo To Have Minor Surgery

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Leonte Carroo (knee) is expected to under minor knee surgery to clean up some issues and will miss minicamp next week, according to a source. However, Carroo is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in July. Carroo is reportedly sixth on the wide receiver depth chart right […]

Tevin Coleman's Role Could Increase

Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman, who ran for a career-high 628 yards and five touchdowns in 2017, said the team wants to use him more as a receiver. “They want to use me more,” Coleman said. “Line me up out wide and stuff like that. It’s going to be pretty cool.” Atlanta has used […]

Byron Buxton Going Back To DL

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton (toe) on the 10-day disabled list with a fractured left big toe on Tuesday. Reliever Aaron Slegers was recalled from the minors in a corresponding move. It appears Buxton may have come back too soon from his initial DL stint for the same injury, and he's hitting a […]

Danielle Hunter Not Worried About Extension

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter isn't worried about a contract extension that could be in the range of $14 million per season. “I’m simply not worried about that. Everything is going to take care of itself in time. So what I do on this field determines whatever happens," Hunter said. The 23-year-old has been […]

Game Has Slowed Down For Evan Engram

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram is more confident heading into his sophomore season. "The thing I’ve noticed, just being out here, going full-speed, is that the game is a lot more slowed down. The game has slowed down a lot. And that’s allowing me to kind of dig deeper into my bag of […]

Jordan Reed Works On The Side

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (toe) was working off to the side on agility drills during organized team activities Wednesday and looked fine. Reed might be the most injury-prone player in the NFL, and that's being kind. He played in just six games in 2017 and 12 the following year. The 27-year-old has yet […]

Allen Robinson Practices Wednesday

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee) took part in practice Wednesday for the first time since he signed in free agency in March. A-Rob tore his ACL in Week 1 of last season with the Jaguars, but he's only two years removed from his only 1,000-yard receiving season in his four-year career. He'll have […]

Devin Smith To Miss Rest Of Spring Workouts

New York Jets wide receiver Devin Smith (knee) is expected to miss the rest of the team's spring workouts. Smith was a second-round pick in 2015 but has just 10 receptions for 135 yards and one touchdown since and has torn his ACL twice. The 26-year-old will have an uphill battle to make the team's […]

Adam Shaheen Expected To Make Big Jump

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, who was only targeted 14 times in 13 games, is expected to make a big leap in his second season. He also played the fourth fewest snaps (239) among the team's tight ends in 2017 in his rookie season and missed the final three games with a chest injury. […]