Myles Gaskin A Trade/Cut Candidate

Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin was the team's leading rusher each of the last two seasons, but the team added Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert and Sony Michel in the offseason. They also have Salvon Ahmed. Edmonds is expected to be the lead back, and Mostert has extensive history with head coach Mike McDaniel. Gaskin […]

Darrel Williams Could Be A Surprise Cut

Arizona Cardinals running back Darrel Williams could be a surprise cut or trade candidate this summer, according to multiple league sources. Williams will make only $1.035 million this year, and the Cardinals don't have much RB depth with Williams, Eno Benjamin, rookie Keaontay Ingram and Jonathan Ward behind starter James Conner. However, Williams has played […]

Jimmie Ward Expected To Miss At Least Four Games

San Francisco 49ers defensive back Jimmie Ward (hamstring) is expected to land on short-term injured reserve, according to general manager John Lynch. The 31-year-old has played his entire eight-year career with the Niners, accumulating 401 total tackles (303 solo), 39 passes defensed, six forced fumbles, four interceptions, and three sacks. He is anticipated to miss […]

Jordan Love Struggles In Final Preseason Game

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love went 16-for-26 for 148 yards and threw one interception in Thursday's preseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The third-year quarterback has seen his passer rating drop throughout the preseason, finishing with his lowest rating of 61.0% Thursday. Even after receiving praise from head coach Matt LaFleur this past […]

O.J. Howard In Danger Of Being Cut

Buffalo Bills tight end O.J. Howard is in danger of being cut from the roster before the regular season. It was notable that tight end Quintin Morris started in place of Dawson Knox (personal) in the team's second preseason game, and next off the bench was Tommy Sweeney. Howard was on the field for just […]

Eric Fisher Wants To Play In 2022

Former No. 1 overall pick and offensive tackle Eric Fisher said he wants to play this year but will be selective. He's already turned down offers from nine teams so far. It's unclear if the Dallas Cowboys are one of those teams, but they certainly have a need now after losing starting left tackle Tyron […]

Patriots Release Malcolm Butler

The New England Patriots released cornerback Malcolm Butler (undisclosed) from Injured Reserve with an injury settlement on Thursday. Butler can now sign with another team and play in 2022. The 32-year-old veteran will be hoping to latch on with another team, but it remains to be seen if he's even healthy enough to be ready […]

Tyron Smith To Have Surgery Friday

Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith (hamstring) will have surgery on Friday, and the team hopes he'll be able to return at some point in December. Smith suffered an avulsion fracture of his left knee in training camp practice, meaning his hamstring tendon that sits at the back of the knee pulled off the bone, […]

Treylon Burks Doesn't Practice Thursday

Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Treylon Burks didn't take part in Thursday's training camp practice due to undisclosed reasons. Burks left Wednesday's practice due to undisclosed reasons as well. The 22-year-old had conditioning issues related to asthma in the spring, so it's fair to wonder if it's related to that. Burks, a first-round selection eventually […]

Drake London Misses Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons rookie first-round wide receiver Drake London (knee) didn't take part in Thursday's training camp practice. London has been dealing with a nagging knee injury that he sustained in the preseason opener, but it doesn't appear to be a long-term issue and he should be ready to go for Week 1 of the regular […]

Garrett Wilson Has Dealt With Drops

New York Jets rookie wide receiver Garrett Wilson had made a habit of following up highlight-reel catches with bad drops throughout training camp, but he continues to make an impression this summer with his elite-level athleticism. Wilson had three catches, including a touchdown, in joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday. Quarterback Joe […]

Antonio Gibson To Be Top Kick Returner?

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera seemed to name running back Antonio Gibson as the team's top kick returner this year. "You still need to see some more stuff, but you know, I think he is. I do. I think he's done a nice job," Rivera said. Gibson's fantasy stock has been falling basically all […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Catches Passes Thursday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) was out on the field catching passes from quarterback Patrick Mahomes on Thursday before the team's preseason finale, which is the first time he's been on the field since early last week. The Chiefs are expecting the 25-year-old to be ready for the Week 1 regular season […]

Tim Boyle Will Start In Preseason Finale

Detroit Lions quarterback Tim Boyle will start during the preseason finale against the Steelers. Jared Goff is the starter this season, which is not a surprise. However, Boyle and David Blough will continue to battle for the right to be the No. 2 option on the depth chart. The 27-year-old has had a decent preseason, […]

Jets May Wait To Decide Zach Wilson's Week 1 Status

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (knee) has an "outside chance" to be ready for Week 1. However, head coach Robert Saleh may wait until the week of the season opener before deciding if Wilson will be under center versus the Baltimore Ravens. The sophomore recently had surgery to repair a partially torn meniscus suffered […]

Aaron Donald Swings His Helmet At Joint Practice

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was recorded swinging a helmet during a joint practice quarrel with the Cincinnati Bengals. Multiple punches were thrown during the incident on Thursday, with Donald eventually being knocked to the ground and restrained. Browns defensive end Myles Garrett received a six-game suspension for the same act toward Steelers […]

Kenny Pickett Still Has A Chance To Start In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett appears to have a chance to start in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals. While it was assumed that Mitch Trubisky would be the top signal-caller heading into the regular season, the rookie has made a strong case for himself. Pickett, who was drafted in the first round of the […]

Lamar Jackson Won't Play Against Commanders

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson won't play during the team's final preseason game against the Washington Commanders. The 25-year-old has suited up for preseason action in the past. However, head coach John Harbaugh reported Jackson's absence was "part of how the team has organized the rotation." Nevertheless, despite not seeing any exhibition reps ahead of […]

Saquon Barkley Eager To Prove His Skeptics Wrong

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is eager to prove his critics wrong this season. "People are really counting me out. People are trying to write me off," said Barkley during a podcast interview. "But now I have that extra motivation, the extra motivation to push me to go out there and kinda just […]

Denzel Mims Formally Requests A Trade

New York Jets wide receiver Denzel Mims has requested a trade. Mims' agent, Ron Slavin, released a statement, stating his client "has been given no opportunities to work with the starting offense." The 24-year-old was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Throughout his two seasons with the club, he hasn't been […]

Rashaad Penny Tests Positive For COVID-19

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny has tested positive for COVID-19 and was unavailable for Thursday's practice. Head coach Pete Carroll disclosed that Penny wasn't working through any symptoms, which should clear the back for a return in the coming days. Penny is the presumptive new lead back in Seattle upon Chris Carson's retirement, with rookie […]

Ka'imi Fairbairn Out Friday, Matt Ammendola To Sign

Kicker Matt Ammendola is set to be joining the Houston Texans, per multiple reports. The team will be without primary kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, who is dealing with a minor injury, for Friday's preseason finale against San Francisco. Fairbairn has served as the Texans' primary kicker for each of the past five seasons, so a change […]

Chris Godwin Misses Practice Thursday, Likely Out Saturday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (knee) was held out of Thursday's practice, which would have marked his final opportunity to get up to game speed before Saturday's preseason finale vs. Indianapolis. Godwin has been sidelined since he sustained a torn ACL and sprained MCL last December, which prematurely cut short another strong season. […]

Jonathan Taylor, Nyheim Hines Will Miss Preseason Finale

Indianapolis Colts running backs Jonathan Taylor and Nyheim Hines will be held out of Saturday's preseason finale against Tampa Bay as the team attempts to rest its lead backs ahead of the regular season. Taylor, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in many fantasy leagues, emerged as a superstar in 2021 after leading the NFL […]

Derrick Henry Readies To Suit Up For Week 1

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot, rest) has been held out of preseason contests this year in an attempt to ease the back into action. Head coach Mike Vrabel said the Titans' star rusher is "on schedule" for the team's season-opening contest against the Giants on Sept. 11. Prior to a foot injury curtailing […]

Dolphins Cancel Joint Practice Due To Illness

The Miami Dolphins decided to cancel their joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday due to a stomach bug going around the clubhouse. The team reported that several players are sick and were vomiting overnight. It's unclear when they'll resume practicing or whether this will have any impact on their final preseason game Saturday […]

Giants Cut Tight End Jordan Akins

New York Giants tight end Jordan Akins was cut by the team on Wednesday. NFL teams are working their way through the roster deadlines, resulting in several players around the league being released. The former Texan is one of the latest to experience this and will now be forced to search for a new team. […]

Miles Sanders Considered Eagles Lead Back

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni has made it clear that running back Miles Sanders (hamstring) is the team's lead back, with Kenneth Gainwell and Boston Scott playing complementary roles. That's how it was in 2021 as well, but injuries cut into Sanders' production and allowed Gainwell to have a strong rookie season. If Sanders […]

Cam Akers Not A Lock For RB1 Duties To Open The Season

ESPN's Sarah Barshop doesn't think it's a lock that Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers will start the regular season as the team's true RB1. Both head coach Sean McVay and offensive coordinator Liam Coen said the Rams plan to use both Akers and Darrell Henderson Jr. regularly. Akers could end the season as […]

Clyde Edwards-Helaire Atop The RB Depth Chart

Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is clearly atop the running back depth chart, according to ESPN's Adam Teicher. However, it seems as though rookie Isiah Pacheco and Jerick McKinnon could carve out significant roles based on their strong play in training camp and the preseason. But the Chiefs haven't committed to anything behind […]