Kurt Benkert Facing Uphill Battle To Make Roster

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert will need to have an impressive outing in the fourth preseason game if he is to have a realistic shot of making the roster. Benkert has failed to lay down a real marker this preseason, going 18-for-39 with 244 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions. A completion percentage of 46.2% […]

Sam Darnold To Start In Week 1

With the New York Jets trading quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Saints on Wednesday, it has become obvious that rookie QB Sam Darnold will start in Week 1 against the Lions on Monday Night Football. The No. 3 overall pick started the last two preseason games and has looked the part by completing 64.4 percent […]

Joshua Dobbs, Landry Jones Receiving Trade Interest

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Joshua Dobbs and Landry Jones have garnered trade interest from some teams, according to sources. Jones doesn't have much experience, however. Dobbs will start the final preseason game with the Steelers still evaluating him. Rookie quarterback Mason Rudolph is a lock for the roster and might serve as the direct backup to […]

Teddy Bridgewater Traded To Saints

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been traded to the New Orleans Saints. Compensation has not been released yet but the move signals developments for the future and the present for both teams. The future is that the Saints may have just acquired their quarterback of the future for whenever the 39-year-old Drew Brees […]

Jeff Driskel Leading Backup Competition

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Jeff Driskel appears to be the leader to become Andy Dalton's backup in 2018. That makes Matt Barkley a cut candidate this weekend. Barkley last played with the Bears in 2016 but was a disaster in seven games and was benched. The 27-year-old could latch on with another team if he's cut.

Cardale Jones Has Lost Backup Battle

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Cardale Jones has lost his backup battle with Geno Smith and is now in danger of being cut when rosters are trimmed to 53 players this Saturday. The former Buffalo Bill played in one game in 2016 and completed six of his 11 attempts with an interception. That's the extent of […]

Jeff Janis In Danger Of Being Cut

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jeff Janis is a cut candidate with rosters being trimmed down this weekend. Janis stood out in the playoffs with the Packers but has just 17 catches for 200 yards and one touchdown in the regular season in his four years in the NFL.

Brock Osweiler A Cut Candidate

Miami Dolphins quarterback Brock Osweiler is a slight underdog to David Fales for the backup role. He's a candidate to be cut when rosters are trimmed to 53 players on Saturday. Osweiler has flamed out in Houston, Cleveland and now possibly Miami. His career is running on fumes at this point.

Torrey Smith Having Rough Preseason

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Torrey Smith has had a rough preseason, but wide receivers coach Lance Taylor said the eight-year veteran has practiced very well. Smith caught his only target for 12 yards in the last preseason game. The Panthers are unlikely to cut him after trading for him in the offseason, but he can […]

Braxton Miller Expected To Make Team

Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller, who is a converted quarterback, has been a favorite of head coach Bill O'Brien and is expected to make the final roster cut, especially with rookie Keke Coutee injured. Miller has struggled as a slot receiver, mainly due to injuries, but he should make the team. He's behind DeAndre […]

Corey Coleman Unlikely To Be Cut

There has been speculation that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Corey Coleman, who was acquired from the Browns for a 2020 seventh-round pick, might not make the 53-man roster. However, the Bills are desperate for receiver depth and are unlikely to bail on Coleman when they have few alternatives. Coleman's stock was on the decline well […]

Aaron Rodgers Finalizes Extension to Remain with Packers

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have finalized a deal that will extend Rodgers’ contract. It is expected that the deal will be completed this weekend. The four year extension is worth $134 million and will carry an average annual value of $33.5 million. The contract has over $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers was […]

Saints Signing Tanner McEvoy

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent wide receiver Tanner McEvoy on Wednesday after he was released by the Seahawks, according to a source. McEvoy is no lock to make the roster with the Saints already having a crowded receiver room. The 6-foot-6, 230-pounder does have special teams abilities, though, so that might be his […]

Saints Trying To Find Right Position For Marcus Davenport

The New Orleans Saints are still searching for the right spot to put first-rounder Marcus Davenport. The defensive end missed three weeks of training camp with a groin injury, which has caused him to be behind as the regular season approaches. Still, Davenport showed his playmaking ability in just 15 snaps in the third preseason […]

Trent Brown Secures Left Tackle Job In New England

New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown has quietly secured the team's left tackle job to protect quarterback Tom Brady in 2018. Brown was acquired from the 49ers in a mid-draft trade. The job was clinched for Brown when first-round rookie Isaiah Wynn tore his Achilles on Aug. 16. Brown, a former seventh-round pick, started […]

Mychal Kendricks Admits To Insider Trading

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks has been indicted on insider-trading charges on Wednesday. Kendricks allegedly received non-public information about corporate mergers in 2014 from television writer/producer Damilare Sonoiki, who was an employee at Goldman Sachs at the time. Kendricks then used that information to invest in the companies that were about to be acquired and […]

Packers Plan To Keep DeShone Kizer, Tim Boyle

After the trade of quarterback Brett Hundley to the Seahawks, the Green Bay Packers plan on keeping both Deshone Kizer and Tim Boyle as backups to Aaron Rodgers on the 53-man roster, according to a source. Kizer struggled mightily in his rookie year and was thrown into the fire before he was ready on an […]

Adam Gase Wants Kenyan Drake To Be Bell-Cow Back

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase believes in running back Kenyan Drake and wants to keep him heavily involved in the offense on a week-to-week basis. “You’d love to get in that 70-75 plays per game [range] as a unit. If that happens, then you’re looking at hopefully anywhere from 15-20 carries and 6-8 targets," […]

Tyler Lockett Receives Three-Year Extension

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett agreed to a three-year deal with a base value of $31.8 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The maximum value of the deal comes out to $37.8 million, with $20 million guaranteed. Lockett is the No. 2 receiver across from Doug Baldwin in Seattle. There will be a […]

Jermaine Gresham Could Be Ready For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham could be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season. Despite being on the PUP list for the entirety of the offseason, head coach Steve Wilks is hopeful that he'll be able to step up once the season begins. Gresham will likely fight with Ricky Seals-Jones for […]

Sam Bradford To Be Held Out Of Preseason Finale

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford will likely be held out of the team's preseason finale on Thursday, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and running back David Johnson. Bradford is going to be the team's starting quarterback heading into the season, making him a good QB2 option for the year in an offense that should […]

Jared Goff Will Not Play In Preseason Finale

For the last few weeks, there was some debate whether Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff would play in the preseason. It's become clear that he will not, as both he and backup Sean Mannion will be resting this weekend. Goff will be playing in Week 1 alongside superstar running back Todd Gurley. Goff has […]

Brett Hundley Traded to Seattle

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley has been traded to the Seattle Seahawks. He was traded for a 2019 draft pick. Hundley had an impressive preseason throwing for 263 yards with a 62.2 completion percentage despite very poor protection from the offensive line. Hundley fills a need for Seattle who needed […]

Lions Cut Robert Ayers

The Detroit Lions cut defensive end Robert Ayers on Tuesday, one day after the team announced they had signed the 33-year-old veteran. Ayers practiced with the team on Monday, and ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein reports there were no injury designations on the transaction wire. It's not uncommon for a player to be cut on short notice, […]

Aaron Donald Rapidly Making Progress

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Head coach Sean McVay was very optimistic on Tuesday that Donald could be ready for the season opener after holding out for a contract extension. He instantly upgrades their pass rush while increasing their ability to create turnovers. Fumbles […]

Malik Hooker Primed For Strong Return From Torn ACL

The Indianapolis Colts got a steal in safety Malik Hooker at 15th overall in the 2017 NFL draft. He was poised for a push at the Rookie Of the Year before a torn ACL cut his season short. In less than 10 months time, he looks ready to continue that quest up the safety ranks. […]

Roquan Smith Expected To Play In Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is optimistic that rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 1 on Sept. 9 against the Packers. The Bears will play it cautious and are likely to keep Smith out of the preseason finale this Thursday, which means he will have missed all five […]

Cameron Meredith To Play Extensively Thursday

While most of the New Orleans Saints starters won't play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Rams, wide receiver Cameron Meredith will play a lot. He's returning from a torn ACL that kept him out all of last year and he also missed some time in training camp with the Saints. He hasn't […]

Dallas Goedert Could Benefit From Alshon Jeffery's Injury

With Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) expected to miss the first two weeks of the season, the team is expected to run more two-tight end sets. That would benefit rookie tight end Dallas Goedert, who has impressed the coaches in training camp and the preseason. While Goedert has a lot of upside in […]

Vance McDonald Restructures Deal

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald restructured his deal on Tuesday to help the team free up over $2 million in salary cap space by converting around $3 million of his base salary into a signing bonus for this year, according to a league source. McDonald caught just 14 passes for 188 yards and one […]