Orleans Darkwa 100 Percent

Free-agent running back Orleans Darkwa (Achilles), who tore his Achilles working out for the Jaguars last October, is said to be "100 percent" recovered from the injury and ready to sign with a team. Darkwa had a career-high 171 carries for 751 yards (4.4 average) and five touchdowns in his final season with the Giants […]

Marcus Mariota Up 12-13 Pounds

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is up 12 to 13 pounds from where he was at when the 2018 season ended. The Titans broke through this offseason and convinced Mariota that bulking up was more important than his agility work in an effort to keep him healthy for a full season. The 25-year-old has never […]

Broncos, Chris Harris. Jr. Hoping To Reach Agreement Tuesday

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are very close to a new one-year deal, and both sides are hoping to come to an agreement on Tuesday. Harris has been holding out of offseason workouts until he gets a raise on his current contract. The two sides still appear headed to a divorce after […]

Miles Sanders Not At Practice

Philadelphia Eagles rookie running back Miles Sanders, the team's second-round pick, remains out of practice on Tuesday. He has been out for all of organized team activities with an unknown injury. Even in Philly's crowded backfield that includes Jordan Howard, Corey Clement and Wendell Smallwood, Sanders has a chance to see significant touches in his […]

Nick Foles Missing OTAs For Personal Reasons

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Nick Foles is absent from organized team activities this week for what the team called personal reasons, with no given timetable for his return. He might return by the end of the week, but there is no certainty. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick and his family,” head coach Doug Marrone […]

Justin Reid Recovering From Wrist Injury

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid (wrist), who recorded 81 tackles, three interceptions (one returned for a TD), two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in his rookie season, is eyeing a full recovery before the start of the regular season and participated fully in organized team activities. "I'm not 100 percent yet, but feeling really, […]

Broncos, Chris Harris Jr. Moving Closer To Agreement

The Denver Broncos and cornerback Chris Harris Jr. are moving closer to an agreement on a deal for a contract adjustment, according to sources. Harris is scheduled to make $8.9 million in 2019 in salary and bonuses in what was supposed to be the final year of his deal. Denver is offering the Pro Bowler […]

Tevin Coleman Most Likely To Be Lead Back

San Francisco 49ers running back Tevin Coleman is the most likely back to lead the team in touches, both as a runner and receiver in 2019, in the opinion of NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. Jerick McKinnon (knee) is coming off a torn ACL in 2018 and might not be the same runner he was pre-injury. […]

Benjamin Watson Facing Four-Game Suspension

New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson announced on his social media on Sunday that he is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy. Watson took a testosterone supplement that was legally prescribed by his doctor but banned by the league when he figured his playing days were over after the […]

Joey Bosa Not Limited Physically

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot), who was limited to seven regular season games in 2019 due to a left foot injury, said he's still dealing with some soreness but it hasn't limited him physically in organized team activities. “It’s not causing a limp or anything. It’s just there. It’s just something I […]

N'Keal Harry Has Impressed

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N'Keal Harry has impressed backup quarterback Brian Hoyer so far in organized team activities and the improvements he's made on a day-to-day basis. The 6-foot-2, 228-pound Harry has a large catch radius and lined up in multiple spots and seemed to know where he was going. Head coach Bill […]

Allen Hurns Expected To Return For Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle, leg) is expected to return at some point in training camp after suffering a gruesome lower leg injury in the playoffs last season. He continues to rehab a dislocated left ankle and fractured left fibula, and the Cowboys will give him a chance to win a starting job […]

Dwayne Haskins Looking Good At OTAs

Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins is displaying the traits that made him the 15th overall pick in the draft in organized team activities. Head coach Jay Gruden is using this time to see if Haskins will be a serious competitor to Case Keenum for the Week 1 job. Colt McCoy will also enter the […]

Jared Cook Impressing Saints

New Orleans Saints tight end Jared Cook has impressed quarterback Drew Brees so far during organized team activities. "He’s got great length, so he’s got a big catch radius. You feel confident with those 50-50 balls. You feel like there’s a lot of places where you can throw it where he can get it and […]

Allen Hurns Not Taking Part In OTAs

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Allen Hurns (ankle) will not take part in organized team activities. Also sitting out are defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder), wide receiver Tavon Austin and linebacker Leighton Vander Esch (pelvis). Hurns, 27, was a disappointment in his first year in Dallas, catching only 20 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns […]

Keelan Doss Impressing Head Coach

Oakland Raiders undrafted rookie wide receiver Keelan Doss has impressed head coach Jon Gruden so far in organized team activities. He has the size, ball skills and awareness to make an impact for the Raiders. "I think he's smart. He's athletic and he's got size and I think he's going to be able to compete […]

Jaron Brown Working With First Team

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaron Brown was working with the first team in organized team activities alongside Tyler Lockett, with rookie D.K. Metcalf mostly with the second-team offense. Metcalf also tried his hand returning some punts, but he didn't look so good. The 29-year-old Brown had 14 receptions for 166 yards and a career-high five […]

Leonard Fournette To Be Big Part Of Offense

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator John DeFilippo said that running back Leonard Fournette will be a big part of the team's offense in 2019. "I’m going to call it what it is: He’s going to be a major reason where our offense goes. I’m not going to sugarcoat that. Leonard Fournette needs to be a big […]

DeVante Parker Stands Out In Red Zone

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker was excellent in red-zone drills at organized team activities this week, catching multiple passes. The new coaching staff and receivers coach Karl Dorrell are trying to use positive reinforcement with Parker, who has responded well to the approach. The 26-year-old is being given a second chance under the new […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Outplaying Josh Rosen?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has been better than quarterback Josh Rosen at organized team activities this week, according to a player that didn't want to speak publicly. However, Rosen has played well and Fitzpatrick threw two interceptions at practice on Tuesday. Rosen is doing his best work in the middle of the field and […]

James Conner, Jaylen Samuels Forming 1-2 Punch

Pittsburgh Steelers running backs James Conner and Jaylen Samuels were lined up together in the backfield during Day 2 of organized team activities this week, which is a different look for their offense. Samuels had 256 rushing yards on 56 carries in his rookie season and added 199 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 26 […]

Robert Woods' Chemistry With Jared Goff Remains Strong

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods continues to develop his chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff during organized team activities. Goff has targeted Woods a whopping 215 times over the last two seasons, and the two connected a number of times in 7-on-7 drills at practice this week. Woods is focused on picking up yards […]

Cooper Kupp On The Mend

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (knee), who tore his ACL in Week 10 last year, is on the mend and is on track for the start of the regular season. “I’m taking it day-by-day,” Kupp said this week. “It’s just about attacking this week, attacking the day as best as I possibly can. […]

Jason Witten Looks Bigger And Faster

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, who came out of retirement after a year in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth, has impressed his teammates so far this offseason. Witten looks great and appears to be stronger and faster than he was in 2017, when he had 63 catches for 560 yards and five touchdowns. […]

Megadeals Coming For Michael Thomas, Cameron Jordan?

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas can become a free agent after this season, while defensive end Cameron Jordan can become a free agent in 2021. Thomas and Jordan, who are both attending organized team activities, are two of the most underpaid stars at their positions in the NFL. Thomas, 26, will make only […]

James Washington In Better Shape

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington trained harder this offseason and is down 15 pounds from the 223 to 225 pounds he played at in his rookie season. Washington finished 2018 with two 60-plus yard performances in the final three weeks, but his 42.1 percent catch rate (16 receptions on 38 targets) was the worst […]

Courtland Sutton Working With Anquan Boldin

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton traveled to Florida to train with Tony Villani of XPE Sports ahead of the team's offseason program, and he's now working with former NFL wideout Anquan Boldin on his route-running techniques. Sutton focused on being more explosive with the ball in his hands while working with Villani. The 23-year-old […]

Lamar Jackson Still A Work In Progress

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson wasn't happy with how he performed in organized team activities this week. He has been trying to develop as a passer this offseason after completing only 58.2 percent of his passes as a rookie, including 159.1 yards passing per game as a starter. Jackson showed more velocity on his passes […]

Tom Brady Skipping OTAs

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is electing to skip the voluntary offseason workout program for the second straight season, presumably to spend more time with his family. The 41-year-old didn't miss a beat after skipping organized team activities in 2018, and it shouldn't be an issue again this year. Brady will be back for […]

Jimmie Ward Out 8-12 Weeks

San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward (collarbone) suffered a fractured collarbone while diving for a ball in practice on Thursday and is expected to be out eight to 12 weeks. The oft-injured defensive back has plenty of time to recover before the start of the regular season, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he […]