Noah Naylor Goes To Indians In First Round

The Cleveland Indians selected St. Joan of Arc High School catcher Noah Naylor out of Canada with the 29th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Noah is the younger brother of current minor league first baseman Josh Naylor, who was a first-round pick of the Marlins in 2015. Noah is a raw […]

Astros Take Seth Beer 28th Overall

The Houston Astros selected Clemson outfielder Seth Beer 28th overall in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Beer boasts power from the left side of the plate but also has great plate discipline. He could be moved around on defense because he's not the best defender, and he could even settle in as a first […]

Mason Denaburg Drafted By Nationals At No. 27

The Washington Nationals selected Merritt Island High School pitcher Mason Denaburg with the 27th overall pick of the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. A spring biceps injury hurt this right-hander's draft stock, and he also was a bit behind due to playing football. However, he has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and a […]

Red Sox Select Triston Casas 26th Overall

The Boston Red Sox selected American Heritage High School third baseman Triston Casas with the 26th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Casas' calling card is his power, and he probably won't stick at third base. In order for Casas to rise quickly through the minors leagues and eventually make an impact […]

DeVante Parker Putting In Extra Work

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker is spending more time inside the team's facilities than any other player since last season ended. He has been managing his health and also doing a lot of film study. The 25-year-old was hyped up last season only to disappoint with 57 catches for 670 yards and one touchdown […]

Shane Ray To Be Held Out Of Workouts

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is dealing with a sore wrist and will be held out of workouts moving forward, according to head coach Vance Joseph. It's the same wrist that required three surgeries last season. It's not a good sign for Ray and is perhaps why the team didn't pick up his fifth-year […]

Bears Sign Zach Miller

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract on Monday for the veteran minimum. Miller has had nine surgeries to save his leg since dislocating his knee last year and is unlikely to be able to return to the playing field. He has zero fantasy value.

Taylor Gabriel To Be More Than Gimmick Player

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy expects wide receiver Taylor Gabriel to be more than a gimmick player in his first season with the team. Wide receivers coach Mike Furrey sees a "great opportunity" for Gabriel in this offense after he combined for 68 catches for 957 yards and seven touchdowns the last two years […]

Kirk Cousins Could Be Better In Red Zone

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo may be able to get more production out of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the red zone in 2018. DeFilippo was responsible for much of Philadelphia's red-zone schemes last season, and they led the league in red-zone efficiency. The Vikings will likely run the ball much more in the red […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not At OTAs

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is not attending organized team activities on Monday, but head coach Pat Shurmur expects Beckham to be present for mandatory minicamp next week. This isn't really much of a story as he seeks a long-term extension from the Giants. OBJ should be fully healed from ankle […]

Rob Gronkowski Will Attend Minicamp

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has been absent for voluntary workouts, confirmed that he will be a full go for mandatory minicamp this week. “We’ve got mandatory minicamp this week. So I’ll be there this week. I’ll be full go. I’m looking forward to it. Can’t wait to get back to work. […]

Devin Smith Fighting Long Odds To Make Team

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini doesn't see wide receiver Devin Smith (knee) making the roster while trying to rebound from his second ACL surgery. There are at least six receivers ahead of him on the current depth chart, and head coach Todd Bowles said Smith will sit out the rest of spring workouts. The former […]

ArDarius Stewart Not Showing Much Improvement

New York Jets wide receiver Ardarius Stewart hasn't shown much progress in organized team activities and is now behind Chad Hansen on the depth chart. Stewart had just six catches for 82 yards in his rookie season and is behind the eight ball with Quincy Enunwa returning and Terrelle Pryor added to the fold in […]

Quincy Enunwa Says He's A Wide Receiver

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa sees himself as a wide receiver after he lined up in the slot (546 snaps), at tight end (105) and at outside receiver (176) during his breakout 2016 season. "I definitely consider myself a receiver," Enunwa said. "Doing that stuff was my opportunity to get on the field. […]

Brandon Marshall Takes Part In Practice This Week

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle, toe) was eased into organized team activities Wednesday and ran just a few plays during team sessions. "I'm not where I want to be," Marshall said. "Not even close. But my goal is to be in midseason form come (training camp)." Now 34 years old and showing decline […]

Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Close To Contract Showdown?

A showdown between the New York Giants and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could be getting close on a contract extension. The star receiver hasn't been cleared to practice fully following ankle surgery, but he's getting close, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. Beckham has yet to publicly dismiss a statement from earlier in the […]

Justin Hardy Making Good Progress

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (shoulder) is recovering nicely from offseason surgery, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Hardy should be fully recovered by training camp this summer, but his fantasy value will take a hit with first-round wideceiver Calvin Ridley now in the fold behind Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu. Hardy has never […]

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 […]