Jameis Winston Named Saints Starting QB

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston has been named the team's starting QB for the regular-season opener against the Green Bay Packers. He's impressed this preseason, completing 16-for-22 passes for 219 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception through two games, including a 43-yard touchdown bomb to wide receiver Marquez Callaway. The former No.1 overall pick […]

K.J. Hamler Not Expected To Play In Preseason Finale

Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler (illness) is unlikely to play in Saturday's preseason against the Los Angeles Rams. He is dealing with a non-COVID-19-related illness and has been unable to practice this week. "He's just sick, he's a lot better today," said head coach Vic Fangio. The 22-year-old recorded 30 catches (56 targets) for […]

Marvin Jones Jr. Expected To Play In Week 1

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. (shoulder) is expected to play in the regular-season opener against the Houston Texans. The 31-year-old sustained an AC sprain Monday's 23-21 preseason loss to the New Orleans. "He should be ready for the September 12 regular-season opener at Houston," per head coach Urban Meyer. Jones hauled in 76 […]

Noah Fant Won’t Play In Preseason Finale Vs. The Rams

Denver Broncos tight end Noah Fant (lower left leg) will not play in the preseason finale against the Los Angeles Rams. He missed a few days of practice due to a leg injury. The 23-year-old is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the New York Giants. Fant played 21 offensive snaps and […]

Jaelon Darden Drawing Praise During Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Jaelon Darden has certainly impressed head coach Bruce Arians and star quarterback Tom Brady during training camp. The focus and hard work the receiver has shown hasn't gone unnoticed and Brady has even gone as much as to take the receiver under his wing and personally teach him. The […]

Tre'Quan Smith Continues To Miss Practice

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith has continued to miss practice and that is putting his availability for the regular-season opener on September 12th in question. This entire saga began back on August 3rd when Smith sustained what is now believed to be a hamstring injury. He then missed time until August 17th, when […]

Nick Vannett Expected To Miss Two To Four Weeks

New Orleans Saints tight end Nick Vannett is expected to miss two to four weeks after sustaining a knee injury in Monday's preseason contest against the Jaguars. Vannett has had a modest six seasons in the NFL and has been hopping around teams the past few seasons. The 28-year-old signed with the Saints this offseason […]

Patriots Trade For Rookie Shaun Wade

The New England Patriots acquired rookie cornerback Shaun Wade from the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday in exchange for a 2022 seventh-round pick and a 2023 fifth-round pick. Wade, a fifth-round pick out of Ohio State, was once considered a potential first-round prospect. For New England, this is one of their classic low-risk, potential high-reward trades. […]

Marcus Mariota Questionable To Play In Preseason Finale

The Las Vegas Raiders have not decided yet whether quarterback Marcus Mariota (quadriceps) will play on Sunday in the preseason finale against the San Francisco 49ers, offensive coordinator Greg Olson said Thursday. Mariota has been sidelined for a couple of weeks now with a quad strain and was kept out of last week's game against […]

Quenton Nelson, Eric Fisher Land On COVID-19 List

The Indianapolis Colts placed offensive linemen Quenton Nelson and Eric Fisher on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday. It's unclear whether Nelson and Fisher tested positive for the virus or if they were just close contacts, but they'll need to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before rejoining the team. For Nelson, who recently returned from foot […]

Geoff Swaim Placed On COVID-19 List

The Tennessee Titans placed tight end Geoff Swaim on the COVID-19 list on Thursday, in addition to quarterback Ryan Tannehill and linebacker Justin March-Lillard. It's unclear if Swaim actually tested positive for the virus or if he was just a close contact, but either way, he'll need to clear the league's COVID-19 protocols before returning […]

Darrell Henderson Jr. Still Expected To Have A Big Role

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that running back Darrell Henderson Jr. is "still going to have a very big role" despite the team recently trading for former New England Patriots running back Sony Michel. Henderson recently suffered a thumb injury, but he appears to be on track for the Week 1 start […]

Sony Michel's Goal To Be Ready For Week 1

Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel said his goal is to be ready for the Week 1 season opener after recently being traded from the New England Patriots to the Rams in light of Cam Akers' (Achilles) season-ending injury. The move to LA should give Michel more of an opportunity than he had in […]

Ja'Marr Chase Having A Fantastic Week

Cincinnati Bengals first-round wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has had a fantastic week with four straight impressive practices after the preseason game against the Washington Football Team (three dropped balls) and a rough Sunday practice. Chase had a really nice over-the-shoulder adjustment on a deep ball thrown from quarterback Joe Burrow on Thursday. It's nice to […]

Dak Prescott No Longer On A Pitch Count

Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore said that quarterback Dak Prescott (shoulder) "looked great" in practice on Wednesday during his first team drills in four weeks. As a result, Prescott is no longer on a pitch count. Dallas' franchise signal-caller completed 11 of his 12 passes in team drills on Wednesday and is fully expected […]

Raheem Mostert Dealing With Back Injury

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (back) reportedly left practice early on Wednesday due to apparent back pain. Mostert winced as he reached the sideline and then watched the remaining plays from a knee after being checked on by trainers. It's too early to say if this injury is serious enough to threaten Mostert's […]

Hayden Hurst Has Strong Day Of Practice Thursday

Atlanta Falcons tight end Hayden Hurst put together a strong showing as a receiver during Thursday's practice. ESPN's Michael Rothstein reports that Hurst hauled in several balls, showing off his speed and ability to stretch the field on a couple of deep passes. Talented rookie Kyle Pitts has garnered much of the attention during camp, […]

David Johnson Relegated To Third-Down Role At Camp

Houston Texans running back David Johnson has been primarily utilized as a pass-catcher during practice. Listed as the team's third-string halfback, Johnson has taken a backseat to others in the running back room this preseason, particularly Phillip Lindsay and Mark Ingram II. The veteran finished the 2020 season strong, tallying over 100 scrimmage yards in […]

Aaron Rodgers Has 'Super Bowl Or Bust' Mentality

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke to reporters on Wednesday and characterized his expectations for the 2021 season. "Look, I think we all know what's at stake," Rodgers said. "It's Titletown. It's championship or disappointment just about every year." The reigning MVP is coming off a very tumultuous, complicated offseason where the veteran passer […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Praised By Aaron Rodgers

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has enjoyed a fantastic training camp and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers has taken notice. The veteran quarterback praised Valdes-Scantling for a being a "leader" and a "true professional" in the receivers room. Not only has Valdes-Scantling raised his game off the field but has raised his level of […]

Justin Jefferson Full-Go At Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (shoulder) enjoyed one of the more active practices he has had in weeks on Wednesday. Jefferson has been limited recently with the AC joint sprain and Wednesday was the first time he did not adorn the red, non-contact jersey during team drills. Jefferson is looking to build off a […]

Gardner Minshew II, C.J. Beathard Still Competing For No. 2 QB Job

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterbacks Gardner Minshew II and C.J. Beathard are still in close competition for the backup quarterback position behind Trevor Lawrence. Per SI's John Shipley, Minshew has outperformed Beathard consistently in practice, while Beathard has been superior in preseason action. The Jaguars final preseason game on Sunday against the Cowboys could go a long […]

Adam Thielen Full Participant In Practice

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (thigh) was a full participant in the final walk-through practice before the team's final preseason game. Thielen suffered the injury in last week's preseason game against the Colts but seeing him back on the field going through team drills was a positive sign. Head coach Mike Zimmer also told […]

Kirk Cousins Expected To Play In Final Preseason Game

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is expected to play in the team's final preseason game this weekend. Head coach Mike Zimmer told reporters over zoom on Wednesday that the game plan is "going to be just like last week." Starters like Cousins and receiver Adam Thielen played several series last week, with the latter leaving […]

Lions Concerned About D'Andre Swift For Week 1

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (groin) has returned to practice but questions remain whether he can be an effective contributor Week 1. Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters, "Swift concerns me a little bit with getting his wind and being able to take load. How much can he with where he's at?" Campbell said. […]

Tyrell Williams Battling Through Groin Injury

Detroit Lions wide receiver Tyrell Williams is battling a groin injury but head coach Dan Campbell believes he will practice in full next week. Williams is set to head into Week 1 as the team's unquestioned WR1 on a team that is very thin at wide receiver. Williams has battled injuries his whole career and […]

Rashard Higgins Leaves Practice Early

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins left Thursday's practice early after he appeared to tweak something. Higgins went and spoke to team trainers after a rep during quarterback/wide receiver drills and did not return to the session. He was later spotted on the sidelines with a sizable wrap around his right quad/hamstring area. The team […]

Will Jared Goff Take Chances Downfield?

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will be out to prove a host of critics wrong this season with his new team. The Lions coaching staff is saying all the right things but Goff has quietly gone in the wrong direction over the last few weeks of practice. There are plenty of questions still surrounding the […]

Bears Cut Javon Wims

The Chicago Bears cut wide receiver Javon Wims on Thursday. Wims endured an ineffective training camp while also battling an oblique injury. Wims had been on the Bears since 2017, posting 28 receptions for 266 yards and two touchdowns in 33 career games. Wims infamously was suspended for two games last season after taking a […]

Deshaun Watson Could Remain On Active Roster

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson could remain on the active 53-man roster even if he's unable to play in games, per Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. Watson is facing 22 active civil lawsuits for alleged sexual misconduct and sexual assault, which are currently under investigation by Houston Police and the FBI. Reiss reports that unless […]