Lamar Jackson's Football IQ A Question Mark

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has enough arm strength to be drafted as a quarterback in the NFL, but his inconsistent accuracy and lack of football IQ remain a big question. "He's an awesome athlete. He will not be able to play (quarterback) in this league, mark my words," an offensive coordinator said. "When he throws, […]

Rangers Place Adrian Beltre On DL, Activate Doug Fister

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. Outfielder Ryan Rua was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, and starting pitcher Doug Fister (hip) was activated from the DL in order to start against the A's. Reliever Matt Bush was also optioned to the […]

Tim Beckham Placed On DL

The Baltimore Orioles placed third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 24) with a left groin strain on Wednesday. Infielder Jace Peterson was added to the 25-man roster in a corresponding move. After breaking out last season, Beckham was off to a rough start, hitting just .179 with a […]

Eric Thames Going On DL With Torn Thumb Ligament

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) will be placed on the disabled list after an MRI exam showed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. It's a serious injury that will require surgery and keep the slugging left-hander out for at least two months. Pitcher Brandon Woodruff was recalled from Triple-A Colorado […]

Mac Williamson Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (neck) has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday due to neck stiffness after he crashed into the outfield wall Tuesday. Outfielder Austin Jackson will now start in center field against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Williamson has done nothing but hit since being called up last week, going 6-for-19 with […]

Dez Bryant Turned Down Deal With Ravens

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant turned down a multi-year offer from the Baltimore Ravens because he apparently prefers a one-year, prove-it deal, according to a source. Baltimore wouldn't have been the best landing spot for the aging receiver anyway after they added Michael Crabtree, John Brown and Willie Snead in free agency. Bryant may be […]

Eight Teams Showing Interest In C.J. Anderson

Eight teams are showing interest in free-agent running back C.J. Anderson, but there is not timetable for him to sign, according to a source close to Anderson. No specific teams were named, but Anderson should eventually find a team after posting his first career 1,000-yard season with Denver in 2017. However, he had just three […]

Patriots Have Legitimate Interest In Lamar Jackson

The New England Patriots interest in Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is legitimate. The Patriots have been tied to Jackson for a while, and it looks like they are really considering him as the heir apparent to Tom Brady. Jackson could easily fall in the first round, but New England still may need to trade up […]

Dez Bryant Not Expected To Sign Until After Draft

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant isn't expected to sign with a team until after the draft this weekend. The 29-year-old hasn't really received much interest on the open market since he was released from the Cowboys. It may have something to do with the fact that he's declined in recent seasons and led the NFL […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For April 25

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a […]

Teddy Bridgewater Not A Lock For Roster Spot

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) won't be a lock for a roster spot with the team expected to draft a quarterback with the third overall pick on Thursday. Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty are trade/release candidates, but Bridgewater must prove he's healthy in order to stick around. New York isn't so sure Bridgewater […]

Cameron Meredith Could Take Part In Minicamp

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) could see some action in minicamp. It's a great indication that Meredith will be all systems go for training camp this summer after he missed all of 2017 with a serious knee injury. The 25-year-old caught 66 balls for 888 yards and […]

Dolphins Picking Up DeVante Parker's Fifth-Year Option

The Miami Dolphins picked up wide receiver DeVante Parker's fifth-year option for the 2019 season on Tuesday, according to a league source. Although Parker had a career-high 57 catches in 2017, he still disappointed with drops and finished with 670 yards (career-low 11.8 yards per reception) and career-low one touchdown. He should be quarterback Ryan […]

Dalvin Cook Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) should be a full participant in training camp in late July. He tore his ACL in his left knee in Week 4 last October in his rookie season, but he has been doing some on-field work during offseason workouts. “Really, Dalvin’s knocked the rehab out of the park,” […]

Rob Gronkowski Says He's Returning

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said he will return for the 2018 season after contemplating retirement. “I met with coach [Bill Belichick] today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats,” Gronkowski wrote on his Instagram account. “I have been working out, staying in shape and feel […]

Paul Perkins Dealing With Pec Injury

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) injured his pectoral while training in the offseason, and his arm is in a sling during the team's workouts this week. It's unclear how long Perkins will be out, so stay tuned for more information on his injury. He was disappointing in 2017, rushing just 41 times […]

Rams Pick Up Options On Todd Gurley, Marcus Peters

The Los Angeles Rams picked up the fifth-year options on running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters on Tuesday, according to sources. In head coach Sean McVay's offense in 2017, Gurley excelled, setting career highs in carries (279), yards (1,305), rushing scores (13), receptions (64), receiving yards (788) and receiving touchdowns (six). He will […]

Panthers Could Re-Sign Derek Anderson

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said the team is discussing re-signing quarterback Derek Anderson, but Hurney is also considering drafting another quarterback. If Anderson returns to the Panthers, he could compete for the backup job to Cam Newton with another signal caller that the team drafts. Anderson is not fantasy relevant.

Odell Beckham Jr. Will Be With Team In 2018

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will "absolutely" be a part of the team in 2018. Beckham isn't ready to physically take part in the team's voluntary minicamp, but it's a great sign that he's even present as the two sides try to work out a long-term contract […]

Bills Unlikely To Trade Up To No. 2 For QB

The Buffalo Bills are unlikely to use their stockpile of draft picks to trade up to No. 2 overall (Giants pick) to select a quarterback, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. "From what I understand, it's not going to be one of those things where they just sell out and (trade) all the way […]

Kam Chancellor To Undergo Scan This Summer

Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor (neck) will undergo a neck scan in late June or early July, and the team should know more about his future at that time, according to general manager John Schneider. Chancellor has been the heart and soul of Seattle's tough defense for years, but he also hasn't played a full […]

Mike Williams Feels Like His Old Self

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), who is already being labeled a bust after being selected seventh overall in 2017 but catching just 11 passes for 95 yards in 10 games in his rookie year, is ready to prove his doubters wrong in his sophomore season. “I’m real confident in my abilities. I […]

Chargers Plan To Pick Up Melvin Gordon's Fifth-Year Option

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced Monday that the team plans to pick up running back Melvin Gordon's fifth-year option on his rookie deal. It is a no-brainer after Gordon had his best season as a pro last year, going over 1,000 yards on the ground for the first time in his three […]

Odell Beckham Jr. At Team's Minicamp

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) was present at the team's voluntary minicamp on Tuesday, but he is still not 100 percent from his ankle surgery last year, according to a team source. OBJ won't take part in all of practice, but it's a good sign he's even there while he continues […]

Tyrell Williams Signs Tender Offer

Los Angeles Chargers restricted free-agent wide receiver Tyrell Williams signed his one-year tender offer on Monday, according to a source. Predictably, Williams struggled in 2017 with Keenan Allen healthy after his breakout season in 2016. Williams had 43 grabs for 728 yards and just four touchdowns in 16 games. He still had a healthy 16.9 […]

Reuben Foster Could Be Released

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said that the team will release linebacker Reuben Foster if his charges turn out to be true. Foster is accused of three felonies in a domestic-violence incident with his live-in girlfriend. The talented rookie recorded 72 tackles, but he had zero sacks in his first NFL season. He […]

Raiders Exercise Amari Cooper's Fifth-Year Option

The Oakland Raiders exercised wide receiver Amari Cooper's fifth-year option on Monday. Even after posting career lows in catches (48) and yards (680) in 2017, the Raiders had planned to do this all along. With Michael Crabtree now out of the picture in Oakland, Cooper is expected to become even more of a focal point […]

Giants Taking A Long Look At Davis Webb

The New York Giants and head coach Pat Shurmur plan to evaluate quarterback Davis Webb during the team's three-day minicamp that starts Tuesday. Webb is expected to see a heavy workload as he gets his first real opportunity to show the new coaching staff that he belongs on the roster. “It will be a great […]

Ravens Signing Willie Snead

The New Orleans Saints aren't matching restricted free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead's offer sheet with the Baltimore Ravens, meaning he will sign with the Ravens, according to a source. It's an under-the-radar signing after Snead fell off a cliff in his final season with the Saints. However, he did have 72 receptions for 895 yards […]

Ravens Out On Dez Bryant

The Baltimore Ravens are out on free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant after signing wideout Willie Snead. Bryant led the league in dropped passes last season and has been in a steady decline for the past several years. However, he still has size and experience and could be a good red-zone target for whichever team takes […]