Darwin Thompson Released By The Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Darwin Thompson on Monday. He rushed for 97 yards on 27 carries and one touchdown while hauling in 7-of-11 targets for 65 yards and a touchdown in 2020. The 24-year-old logged 64 carries for the Chiefs in both of his seasons with the team. Kansas City will roll […]

Nick Boyle Activated From The PUP List

Baltimore Ravens tight end Nick Boyle (knee) passed his physical and was removed from the Physically Unable to Perform List on Monday. He is getting close to returning to action and was removed from the PUP Monday. The 28-year-old agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension during the offseason that will keep him around through […]

A.J. Brown Returns To Practice Monday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) returned to practice on Monday. He was on the practice field running routes after missing time in training camp due to a knee injury. The 24-year-old did not play in any of the preseason games. Brown underwent surgeries on both knees during the offseason and is expected to […]

Kenneth Gainwell Could See A Significant Workload

Philadelphia Eagles running back Miles Sanders will open the season as the Eagles' starting running back, but Boston Scott and Kenneth Gainwell could also see significant workloads. Specifically, Gainwell has a chance "to emerge as the primary pass-catching threat out of the backfield" if Sanders' preseason struggles continue, according to Bo Wulf of The Athletic. […]

Dolphins Release Linebacker Benardrick McKinney

The Dolphins have released linebacker Benardrick McKinney, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Miami acquired McKinney and a seventh-round pick from the Texans earlier this offseason, but the marriage is now over after less than six months. This preseason, the 28-year-old made two tackles and was listed as the starting linebacker on the Dolphins' […]

Washington Releases Isaiah Wright

The Washington Football Team has released wide receiver Isaiah Wright as they begin to make cuts to their roster. This will not be the last move they make, as teams must trim their roster to 53 players before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. Wright was leapfrogged by Dax Milne as a punt returner, and with a […]

Malcolm Butler 'Mulling Retirement' Amidst Personal Situation

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler "is dealing with a personal situation that has him mulling retirement," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While further details are unknown, Butler has been away from the team for several days. The Super Bowl-winning cornerback joined Arizona this offseason after four seasons with the Patriots and three with the […]

Collin Johnson Offers Fantasy Upside as Red-Zone Weapon

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Collin Johnson has emerged as an under-the-radar weapon that could provide value for fantasy managers. Andy Staples of The Athletic identified Johnson as the Jaguars' biggest fantasy football sleeper, adding that he expects "the 6-foot-6 receiver from Texas to be a frequent red-zone target." He finished 2020 with just 18 catches […]

Rondale Moore May Quickly Move Up The Depth Chart

It was clear that the Cardinals had a vision for Rondale Moore when they selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, Lindsay Jones of The Athletic opines that the Purdue product could receive a significant portion of Larry Fitzgerald's vacated targets, potentially more than anyone else on the team. Jones […]

Cam Newton Looking Like Patriots' Starting Quarterback

While Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has yet to name a starting quarterback for Week 1, Jeff Howe of The Athletic notes that the job will likely go to Cam Newton. The 32-year-old started all three preseason games and played alongside the first-team offense during Sunday's preseason finale. Meanwhile, all of rookie Mac Jones's reps […]

Trey Lance Set to Miss One Week With 'Chip' in Finger

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (finger) suffered a small "chip" fracture, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The injury should heal on its own over the next week. The No. 3 overall pick appeared in all three preseason games, going 19-for-41 with 276 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 16 rushing […]

Deshaun Watson Could Be Inactive Every Week

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson could be a healthy scratch every week, per Aaron Wilson of Sports Talk 790. This report builds on a previous one that stated the Texans would be prepared to place Watson on the active roster- though it's becoming increasingly likely that he won't be suiting up for the Texans this […]

Deebo Samuel Makes 24-Yard Reception in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel caught one of two targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The third-year wideout dealt with a foot injury in 2020 but is one of the best wideouts after the catch, eluding defenders and using his strength to […]

Jalen Hurd Draws Six Targets in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jalen Hurd caught four of six targets for 25 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The third-year wideout converted from playing running back in college at Tennessee but has failed to stay healthy during his first two years in the league. Obviously, […]

Saquon Barkley Not Guaranteed To Play In Week 1

There is still no guarantee that New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley will be ready to play in Week 1. Initially, coach Joe Judge said Barkley could miss the first two weeks of the season. The Giants open up their year against the Denver Broncos at home. Judge may hold Barkley out of the […]

Raheem Mostert Explosive in Preseason Finale

In the preseason finale, San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert carried seven times for 53 yards during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Mostert only saw seven carries, most of which came on the opening drive, averaging 7.5 YPC with elite speed and elusiveness, making him a perfect fit in the zone-run […]

JaMycal Hasty Rushes For Two Touchdowns in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers running back JaMycal Hasty had 13 carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. Hasty enters his second season in the league and is buried in a talented San Francisco running back depth chart. His impressive running on Sunday was […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Scores Rushing Touchdown in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo completed 4-of-7 pass attempts for 64 yards and carried twice for three yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. Garoppolo converted a one-yard rushing touchdown at the goal-line to put the 49ers up 7-0. It's ironic because rookie quarterback […]

Cardinals Cut KeeSean Johnson

The Arizona Cardinals cut wide receiver KeeSean Johnson on Monday. Johnson spent two years in Arizona. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2019 draft and started five games, racking up 36 catches for 360 yards and a touchdown. Johnson competed with Andy Isabella, Greg Dortch, and Antoine Wesley for the fifth wide […]

Trey Lance Scores Rushing Touchdown in Preseason Finale

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance completed 6-of-13 pass attempts for 46 yards and carried six times for eight yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in the preseason finale. The rookie quarterback was rotated in via certain heavy personnel packages on the first couple of drives, primarily as […]

GM Rick Spielman Praises Kellen Mond

Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback Kellen Mond has endured a roller coaster training camp, from starting it on the COVID list to playing well in the final preseason game against the Chiefs. Mond completed 16-of-23 passes for 196 yards, one interception, one lost fumble and 40 rushing yards over the weekend, mixing some good with plenty […]

Texans Listening To Trade Offers For Veterans

The Houston Texans are willing to listen to trade offers for any veteran on the roster, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. With the 53-man roster cutdown on Tuesday, the Texans could be looking to make a move to position the franchise better for a rebuild. While quarterback Deshaun Watson is clearly front-and-center in all […]

Jace Sternberger Could Be On Roster Bubble

Green Bay Packers tight end Jace Sternberger will be one of the players on the bubble heading into the final cut deadline Tuesday afternoon. The third-year tight end has struggled to fulfill the potential that excited the Packers to draft him in the first place. Reports of Sternberger's difficulties learning the playbook may have also […]

Titans Planning For Julio Jones To Be Ready For Week 1

The Tennessee Titans have a plan in place to prepare wide receiver Julio Jones (leg) to be ready for Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. Titans reporter Jim Wyatt released this update via his Twitter account on Monday, citing Titans head coach Mike Vrabel as the source. Jones has yet to begin practicing with his […]

Tom Kennedy Has 'Inside Track' For WR5 Role

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy is making a strong case to make the Week 1 roster when the Lions make their final cuts Tuesday afternoon. The 5'10" receiver has led the team in receiving yards in two of the team's three preseason games and has been praised consistently by head coach Dan Campbell throughout […]

Will Rodney Adams Make Roster?

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rodney Adams caught three passes for 15 yards in the team's final preseason game against the Titans. Adams has enjoyed a fantastic camp but played only 17 offensive snaps on Saturday, zero on special teams. One way to look at it is that Adams has done enough to make the Week […]

Could 49ers Platoon Jimmy Garoppolo And Trey Lance?

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been considering a platoon situation between quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, according to reporter Albert Breer. Breer released a column on Sports Illustrated that detailed discussions between himself and Shanahan regarding the 49ers offense. In short, Shanahan certainly made it clear that rotating his top two […]

Artavis Pierce On Roster Bubble

Chicago Bears running back Artavis Pierce could be among the team's roster cuts Tuesday afternoon. Pierce got his preseason off to a strong start with a 45-yard run in the first exhibition game. But Pierce's snap-count has dissipated over the past few weeks and played only 13 snaps Saturday against the Titans. The Bears will […]

Kyle Pitts Catches 27-Yard Pass Sunday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts caught his lone target of the game for 27 receiving yards in Sunday's defeat to the Browns. Pitts saw his first action of the preseason and needed just one play to show the tools that made him the fourth pick in the draft. The athletic tight end caught a […]

Jesper Horsted Making Strong Roster Case

Chicago Bears tight end Jesper Horsted has made a strong case for himself to make the final roster after catching three touchdowns against the Titans. Horsted made the most out of playing 64% of the team's offensive snaps, catching five passes for 104 yards with three impressive scores. Teammates Cole Kmet, Jimmy Graham and Jesse […]