Sam Howell Could Become A Draft Steal

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Sam Howell, who is third on the depth chart entering the 2022 season behind Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke, could end up affecting the team's future plans at the position. One college scout described Howell as "one of the steals of the draft." Some NFL teams had a second-round grade on […]

Titans Have Major Role Planned For Treylon Burks

ESPN.com's Dan Graziano writes that the Tennessee Titans have a major role planned for rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks and that there is the possibility for him to lead all rookie receivers in catches. The expectation is for Burks to have some learning experiences early but then to emerge as a focal point for their […]

Career Year On The Way For Jared Goff?

The Detroit Lions apparently feel very good about how quarterback Jared Goff has looked in training camp this offseason. ESPN's Dan Graziano writes that there is a possibility that the former Los Angeles Ram QB takes a major statistical jump from last season, when he completed 67 percent of his passes for 3,245 yards with […]

Russell Gage On Track For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wideout Russell Gage (hamstring) recently confirmed that he's trending toward being available for the Buccaneers' Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The 26-year-old has been battling a hamstring injury for several weeks but made his return to the practice field this past week. Gage is coming off of a solid year […]

Derek Carr Could Be In Store For Big Year

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr now has All-Pro receiver Davante Adams and he still has Hunter Renfrow and Darren Waller, plus a couple of pass-catching running backs. ESPN's Dan Graziano is suggesting that Carr could surpass 5,000 receiving yards in 2022 after he threw for 4,804 yards in 2021. There are question marks on […]

Breakout Year Coming For Clyde Edwards-Helaire?

ESPN's Dan Graziano wonders if this is the year that Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire will break out. The Chiefs have to decide on his fifth-year option next May, and if he doesn't live up to his first-round pedigree, it will be easy for the team to cut ties with him after this […]

Davis Mills Has A Chance To Prove He's The Long-Term Answer

The Houston Texans like quarterback Davis Mills and want to give him every chance to prove that he can be their long-term answer at the position. Mills will need to show improvement on deeper throws, but offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton has a chance to improve his own resume by coaching a big year out of […]

Allen Lazard A Candidate For 1,000-Yard Season?

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard has already been referred to as the team's No. 1 receiver by quarterback Aaron Rodgers with Davante Adams now in Las Vegas. The coaching staff says Lazard looks at himself as that kind of guy and is ready to assume the mantle. Lazard was 11th in the league […]

Broncos Have Big Plans For Javonte Williams

ESPN.com's Dan Graziano writes that the Denver Broncos have major plans for second-year running back Javonte Williams in 2022. The fantasy community is concerned about a repeat of last year, when Williams and Melvin Gordon III split the workload down the middle. The Broncos were ready to let Gordon leave before he returned to them […]

Khalil Herbert Could Become Lead Back

The Chicago Bears coaching staff seems to like running back David Montgomery, but there is some skepticism about whether his style fits the new offense as well as Khalil Herbert's does. ESPN's Dan Graziano thinks Montgomery opens the year as the starter and gets the chance to prove that he deserves the job. But he's […]

Jonnu Smith's Contract Restructured

The New England Patriots converted $7.965 million of tight end Jonnu Smith's base salary for this year into a bonus on Friday, creating $5.31 million in 2022 salary cap space, according to a source. Smith was a disappointment in his first year in New England in 2021, catching 28 of his 45 targets for 294 […]

No Timetable For Jameson Williams' Return

The Detroit Lions haven't offered a timetable for the return of rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee), but general manager Brad Holmes said the team will take it slow with Williams' recovery from an ACL injury in January. Williams will open the year on the Non-Football Injury list, meaning he'll miss at least the first […]

Raiders Release Jacob Hollister

The Raiders have released tight end Jacob Hollister with an injury settlement. The veteran, who signed with Vegas back in March, is currently dealing with an undisclosed ailment. He's suited up for the Patriots, Seahawks, and Jaguars throughout his five years in the league, totaling 83 catches for 707 yards and seven touchdowns. It's certainly […]

Harold Landry Placed On Injured Reserve

Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) was placed on the injured reserve list on Friday. The 26-year-old suffered a torn ACL during practice on Wednesday, so his designation isn't a surprise. It's a tough blow for Landry, who signed a five-year, $87.5 million contract extension this offseason after totaling 75 tackles and 12 sacks in […]

Chargers Bringing Back Larry Rountree III To Practice Squad

The Chargers recently waived running back Larry Rountree III. However, the team is bringing him back on a practice squad deal. The 23-year-old was taken in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Yet, he finished his rookie campaign with only 87 yards and a touchdown off 36 touches. There is a chance Rountree […]

Bengals Bringing Back Trayveon Williams

The Bengals re-signed running back Trayveon Williams on Friday. The team parted ways with the 24-year-old only a few days ago to make three waiver claims. Yet, he will now rejoin the club that drafted him back in 2019. Williams has accumulated only 208 yards off 41 carries throughout his three seasons in Cincinnati. He's […]

Cincy Re-Signs Brandon Allen

The Bengals re-signed quarterback Brandon Allen on Friday. Cincinnati released him on Wednesday to claim three players off waivers. However, it didn't take long for the team to bring him back, and he is expected to reclaim his role as Joe Burrow's backup. The 29-year-old has thrown for 1,589 yards, 10 touchdowns, and six picks […]

Robert Woods The Unquestioned No. 1 WR For Titans

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Robert Woods has been a joy for the Titans this summer in terms of his presence in the locker room, his recovery from ACL surgery with a full limitation-free training camp and his performance, writes The Athletic's Joe Rexrode. Woods and quarterback Ryan Tannehill have built chemistry quickly, and Woods will […]

Julio Jones Should Be Bucs No. 3 Option In Passing Game

The Athletic's Greg Auman thinks Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran wide receiver Julio Jones (if healthy) should be a strong No. 3 option this year behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Jones can be dangerous in the red zone. Russell Gage has been limited by a hamstring injury but should be in line for a higher […]

Rashaad Penny The Clear Lead Back In Seattle

At the moment, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny is a better running back than rookie Kenneth Walker III (hernia), according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. Whenever Walker is healthy enough to play, it may take him some time to get into a rhythm after missing time during training camp due to his injury. And […]

Chase Claypool Still Ahead Of George Pickens

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has impressed this summer, but he still has a ways to go to catch Chase Claypool, even with Claypool being banged up throughout training camp. Claypool has moved inside more than ever this summer, especially in three-receiver sets, which could diminish his yards-per-catch average. Because he'll see more opportunities, […]

Wan'Dale Robinson Has Limited Upside

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson could rack up catches in his first NFL season, but he's not a refined receiver yet and most of his touches will likely come around the line of scrimmage, which limits his fantasy upside. The 21-year-old second-round pick has looked good this summer and should open the […]

Texans Release Chris Conley

The Houston Texans released wide receiver Chris Conley on Friday to make room for newly signed tight end O.J. Howard on the active roster. In his lone season with Houston last year, Conley caught 22 of his 37 targets for 323 yards and only two touchdowns in 16 games (10 starts). The 29-year-old former third-round […]

Van Jefferson "Making Good Progress"

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that wide receiver Van Jefferson (knee) is "making good progress" as he rehabs from knee surgery during training camp. McVay said the team is "taking it a day at a time" with Jefferson and his availability for the Week 1 season opener next Thursday night against the […]

Cam Akers, Darrell Henderson Jr. "Good To Go"

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running backs Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. are "good to go." Both running backs practiced on Friday after missing time during training camp with soft-tissue injuries. Akers and Henderson returned to full practice to start the week on Monday and should be fine for the […]

Chris Olave Should Have The Edge As No. 2 WR

The Athletic's Larry Holder writes that it seems like New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave, the team's first-round pick this year, has the edge as the No. 2 receiver behind Michael Thomas and ahead of veteran slot man Jarvis Landry. However, both Olave and Landry are expected to share the field often in three-wide […]

Cardinals Give Jalen Thompson A Contract Extension

The Arizona Cardinals signed safety Jalen Thompson to a contract extension on Friday that will run through the 2025 season. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thompson has emerged as one of the best young defenders on the roster while teaming with Pro Bowler Budda Baker. The 24-year-old played in all 17 regular […]

Joshua Palmer Unlikely To See 75-Plus Targets

The Athletic's Daniel Popper doesn't see Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer getting to 75-plus targets this year unless there's an injury ahead of him. Palmer is ready from a developmental standpoint, though, after arriving last year with polished route-running and strong, reliable hands, especially on contested catches. He's looked even better this summer, […]

Darren Waller Could Score More Touchdowns

Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller might face a slight drop-off in targets and yards with receiver Davante Adams now in the picture in 2022, but Waller should more than make up for it with an increase in touchdowns. He had only 14 touchdowns in the last three years combined, but he has said […]

Mecole Hardman Should Enter Season As No. 2 WR

The Athletic's Nate Taylor writes that the safest estimate is that Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster will lead the receiver group, at least early in the season. Next up should be Mecole Hardman because he's the fastest of the group and has been in the system the longest. Marquez Valdes-Scantling should open as […]