Ameer Abdullah Could Be Traded During Draft

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is a candidate to be traded during this year's draft, and he's more likely to be moved than Theo Riddick because Abdullah is in the last year of his deal and his role is less defined after the team signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency. The Lions are also […]

Mason Rudolph Tied To Patriots

Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph is increasingly being tied to the New England Patriots, who may see him as the perfect protege to Tom Brady. New England has picks Nos. 23 and 31 after trading receiver Brandin Cooks to the Rams. With Brady still showing effectiveness at 40 years of age, Rudolph obviously wouldn't have […]

Lamar Jackson's Draft Stock Falling

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson's draft stock is falling, and NFLDraftScout.com's Rob Rang has Jackson projected to go 15th overall to the Arizona Cardinals in his latest mock draft. “Look, there is no getting around it, the question with (Jackson) is intelligence,” another scout said. If Arizona doesn't take him in the first round, there is […]

Baker Mayfield In Top-Five Conversation

Most scouts and pundits are focusing on Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, USC's Sam Darnold and UCLA's Josh Rosen as the "big three" quarterbacks likely to earn top-five selections in the draft, sources say that Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield remains in the conversation because he's head and shoulders above every other passer in this class in […]

Kenyan Drake Adds Weight

Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake said that he added five to 10 pounds since the season ended as he prepares for a bigger workload in 2018. “So I’m about 215 right now,” Drake said, speaking before the Dolphins Cancer Challenge Celebrity Golf Tournament. “I know as I run around I’ll probably lose that weight. […]

Dez Bryant Unlikely To Land With Jets

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini doesn't see free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant landing with the New York Jets. The Jets currently have 17 receivers on roster, and Bryant will turn 30 in November and has been on a three-year decline. He has caught just 49.7 percent of his targets, the worst catch percentage in the […]

Giants Not Expected To Pursue Dez Bryant

The New York Giants are unlikely to pursue free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, in the opinion of SNY's Ralph Vacchiano. However, Bryant seemed intent on staying in the NFC East in order to face the Cowboys twice a year after his release. The Giants don't have enough current salary cap space to take on Bryant, […]

Four Teams Could Show Interest In Dez Bryant

The Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers are four teams that could show varying degrees of interest in free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant. With the Cardinals, the issue would be money. In Baltimore, the Ravens continue to seek additional receiving help even after signing Michael Crabtree. In Green Bay, Bryant would […]

Blue Jays Placing Josh Donaldson On DL, Teoscar Hernandez Coming Up

The Toronto Blue Jays placed third baseman Josh Donaldson (shoulder) on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation on Friday and recalled outfielder Teoscar Hernandez from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Donaldson also dealt with shoulder problems this spring, so it's a troubling development for the power hitter. However, it's unclear how long […]

Dez Bryant Not On Redskins Radar

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, released by the Cowboys on Friday, is not currently on the Washington Redskins radar, according to sources. Bryant is getting long in the tooth and hasn't reached 1,000 yards in three straight seasons, and he led the NFL in drops in 2017. However, he's still only 29 years old and […]

Seahawks Sign Stephen Morris

The Seattle Seahawks signed free-agent quarterback Stephen Morris on Friday to add depth behind Russell Wilson, according to multiple national media reports. This comes a day after the team postponed a planned visit with free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick. Morris has never played in a regular season game in the NFL but has been with the […]

Jets Waive Jeremy Langford

The New York Jets waived running back Jeremy Langford on Friday. Langford spent his first two years with the Bears in 2015 and 2016, and he managed to rush 210 times for 737 yards and 10 touchdowns in those years, but he spent last season bouncing around practice squads. The 26-year-old is obviously nowhere near […]

Chargers Waive Kenneth Farrow, Nick Rose

The Los Angeles Chargers waived running back Kenneth Farrow and place kicker Nick Rose on Friday. Farrow was on Injured Reserve all of last season. Rose's release means Caleb Sturgis and Roberto Aguayo will compete for the kicking job this summer.

Mark Sanchez Suspended

Free-agent quarterback Mark Sanchez has been suspended for the first four games of the 2018 season after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs, according to a source. Sanchez spent last year languishing with the Bears but didn't even see any time on the field, and he hasn't started a game since 2015. Somebody could give Sanchez […]

Sebastian Janikowski Agrees With Seahawks

Free-agent place kicker Sebastian Janikowski agreed on a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, according to a source. Janikowski spent 18 years with the Raiders but missed all of last season with an injury. Despite being long in the tooth, Janikowski still boasts a strong leg and should be an upgrade on Blair […]

J.D. McKissic Signs Tender Offer

Seattle Seahawks exclusive-rights free-agent running back J.D. McKissic signed his one-year tender offer on Friday. McKissic impressed with 46 carries for 187 yards and a touchdown on the ground while catching 34 passes for an extra 266 yards and two touchdowns through the air last year. However, he'll be competing with the likes of Mike […]

Dion Lewis, Derrick Henry Expected To Share Backfield

Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis told Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn on SiriusXM Blitz that, "They're going to use both of us," with the other back being Derrick Henry. Lewis also said Tennessee attracted him in free agency because they were going to give him the chance to share the rushing load with Henry. […]

Dez Bryant Blames Teammates For Release

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant blamed "Garrett guys" for spearheading his release on Friday. "I'll say this right here: I believe that 'Garrett guys' [are to blame]. I would say that," Bryant said in response to a question from Jane Slater on the idea that some teammates had a role in the decision […]

Dion Jordan Signs Tender Offer

Seattle Seahawks restricted free-agent linebacker Dion Jordan signed his one-year tender offer on Thursday to return to the team, according to a source. The 28-year-old was a first-round bust for the Dolphins in 2013, but he had a career-high four sacks for Seattle last year and the team's coaching staff is high on him moving […]

Seahawks Cancel Visit With Colin Kaepernick

The Seattle Seahawks postponed their scheduled visit with free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick because he declined to stop kneeling during the national anthem next season, according to league sources. Kaepernick has become a polarizing figure in the NFL, even though he didn't play at all in 2017. It remains to be seen if he'll get another […]

Reuben Foster Charged With Three Felonies

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster has been charged with three felonies, including domestic violence, in connection with his arrest in February, according to the Santa Clara District Attorney's office. Officials said Foster "physically attacked" his live-in girlfriend, leaving "her bruised and with a ruptured eardrum." Foster reportedly dragged her by the hair, physically threw […]

Raiders Optimistic On Khalil Mack Talks

Both Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack and the team have been in communication about a possible long-term contract extension, and general manager Reggie McKenzie isn't worried that the pass rusher isn't taking part in voluntary offseason workouts. "This is going to be a big contract and all sides are trying to make everything work," […]

Dolphins To Visit With Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield

The Miami Dolphins have visits scheduled with Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen and Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield on Thursday, according to a source. The Dolphins pick at No. 11 overall in this year's draft, but they'd likely have to trade up to have any shot at selecting either signal caller. The Dolphins and head coach Adam […]

Landon Collins May Need Surgery

New York Giants safety Landon Collins' arm isn't healing as quickly as doctors had hoped, and he may need surgery to insert a plate, according to sources. If he needs the surgery, he'll likely need six to eight weeks to return to full football activities. That'd mean that Collins would miss offseason workouts but be […]

Fred Jackson Set To Retire With Bills

Former NFL running back Fred Jackson is working on signing a one-day contract to retire with the Buffalo Bills. Jackson last played in 2015 with the Seahawks, but before that he played eight seasons with the Bills. His best campaign came in 2009, rushing 237 times for a career-high 1,062 yards (4.5 yards per carry) […]

Cameron Meredith Heading To Saints

The New Orleans Saints are officially signing restricted free-agent wide receiver Cameron Meredith away from the Bears. They will pay him $9.6 million over two years with $5.4 million in guarantees. Meredith missed all of 2017 after suffering a torn ACL, but he caught 66 passes for 888 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Expected To Be Traded

Teams around the league no longer think the New York Giants will trade wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. before or during the NFL draft, according to sources. Several weeks ago it looked like a real possibility that the Giants would deal the talented receiver, but things changed when they were asking for two first-rounders in […]

Jets To Pick Up Leonard Williams' Option

The New York Jets plan on exercising defensive end Leonard Williams' fifth-year player option before the May 3 deadline, according to a source. Williams was the No. 6 overall pick in the 2015 draft and will turn 24 this summer. He's scheduled to make $2.975 million in 2018, and his contract won't be full guaranteed […]

Sebastian Janikowski Visits With Seahawks

Free-agent place kicker Sebastian Janikowski met with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, according to a source. The veteran Janikowski, drafted in the first round in 2000, missed the entire 2017 season due to injury and is nearing the end of the line. The Seahawks already have Jason Myers as their kicker, but they could be […]

Khalil Mack Seeking A Lot Of Guaranteed Money

Oakland Raiders pass rusher Khalil Mack, who was absent for the start of voluntary workouts on Monday, is seeking in excess of $65 million in guarantees in a long-term deal. He's scheduled to earn $13.846 million under his fifth-year option in 2018. NFL Network's Steve Wyche said not to expect a deal for Mack before […]