Peyton Barber The Team's Go-To Red-Zone Guy

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has been the team's "go-to guy in the red zone," according to ESPN's Jenna Laine. Barber also tightened his grip on the lead-back role by taking five carries for 34 yards and a touchdown in the preseason game on Friday. Rookie Ronald Jones II had just six carries […]

O.J. Howard Expected To Make More Splash Plays

Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-year tight end O.J. Howard is expected to rise and meet the lofty expectations he had in his rookie year in 2017 as a first-round pick. "I definitely am expecting it. I know he is," tight ends coach Ben Steele said. "We talk about 'the great ones show up every single day.' […]

Adam Thielen Twists Ankle In Practice

Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen left practice on Tuesday after twisting his ankle while running a route. He was able to walk off on his own power, and Kendall Wright took over the first-team reps in his absence. It seems like a very minor issue, and Thielen could just sit out the Vikings preseason game […]

Latavius Murray Could Be Goal-Line Back

Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray could be used a lot inside the five-yard line this year to alleviate some stress on Dalvin Cook, according to ESPN's Courtney Cronin. Both Murray and Cook are expected to be used as receivers in offensive coordinator John DeFilippo's system, and sometimes they might both be on the field […]

Zack Martin Back at Practice on Tuesday

Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Zack Martin (knee) was back at practice on Tuesday. Martin assured everyone he would be ready for Week 1, and his presence at Tuesday's practice more or less confirms that, assuming no further setbacks. With Travis Frederick (illness) possibly out for an extended period, Martin's return is a huge benefit for […]

Andrew Luck Will Return To Practice Monday

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said that quarterback Andrew Luck (foot) will return to practice on Monday. Reich said Luck is feeling strong and good, and the team doesn't anticipate restricting Luck in regular season practices. After missing all of last year with a shoulder injury, any injury to Luck seems more serious than […]

Josh Rosen Throwing Tuesday

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen (thumb) did some throwing in practice on Tuesday. Rosen's injury obviously isn't serious at all. He'll open the season as the backup to Sam Bradford, but Rosen should be making starts at some point in 2018. He's not much of a redraft option, but Rosen is a fine pick […]

Stephen Anderson On The Roster Bubble

Houston Texans tight end Stephen Anderson is on the roster bubble and is competing with rookie Jordan Thomas for the final spot. Ryan Griffin will be the starter and will be more involved in the passing game this year. Rookie Jordan Akins is expected to also be a receiving threat, while the team is trying […]

Paxton Lynch Could Soon Be Gone

Denver Broncos quarterback Chad Kelly's play in training camp may force the team's hand to keep him as a developmental prospect on the active roster behind starter Case Keenum. The Broncos have given Paxton Lynch, a former first-rounder, plenty of chances, but he continues to struggle and finds himself third on the depth chart. Signing […]

Rico Gathers Projected To Miss The Cut

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers isn't expected to make the final 53-man roster. Gathers made some splash plays in training camp, but it doesn't appear to be enough. Geoff Swaim has come on of late and is No. 1 on the depth chart, but Blake Jarwin should be the team's main pass-catching tight end. […]

Justin Jackson Not Expected To Make Team

Los Angeles Chargers running back Justin Jackson (hamstring) is looking like the odd man out for the roster crunch after a hamstring injury has limited him most of training camp and the preseason. Detrez Newsome is expected to be the third back behind Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler to open the season.

Melvin Gordon Not Expected To Play Thursday

Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon, who was still out on Monday due to a family matter, is not expected to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the 49ers. Gordon is one of the few true workhorse backs in the NFL and could even catch more passes this year in his second […]

Derwin James Expected To Open Season As Starter

Los Angeles Chargers rookie safety Derwin James appears likely to start the regular season as a starter. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Monday that the team plans to use James in one of the starting safety spots for Week 1 against the Chiefs. James was the 17th overall pick of the first round this year […]

Khalil Mack Could Miss Regular Season Games

The Oakland Raiders and defensive end Khalil Mack have made zero progress in contract negotiations, and it's now likely to end with Mack missing regular season games, according to sources familiar with the stalemate. As of Monday night, sources said both sides remained in a standoff and in the same spot in negotiations since February. […]

Dez Bryant Says He'll Play This Year

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant says he will play this year, but he might have to wait until later this year. Bryant's market has been weak after he led the NFL in drops last year with the Cowboys. He came close to signing with the Browns before Josh Gordon reported to camp, but he also […]

Breshad Perriman Expected To Be Cut

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman is projected to be cut when rosters are trimmed down this weekend. The 2015 first-round pick has failed to meet expectations and has been outplayed in training camp by the likes of Jordan Lasley and Janarion Grant. Perriman has just 43 catches for 576 yards and three touchdowns in […]

Seth DeValve On The Roster Bubble?

Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve could lose out on the third tight end spot to Devon Cajuste. DeValve has missed plenty of time with an injury, including the last two preseason games. The only thing in DeValve's favor is that head coach Hue Jackson tends to favor players with experience. The 25-year-old has 43 […]

Adam Shaheen Expected To Avoid IR

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy doesn't think tight end Adam Shaheen (foot) will need to be placed on season-ending Injured Reserve. That means that Shaheen could return later this year, but it remains to be seen how much he can contribute. Trey Burton is the tight end to target in Chicago.

Kevin White Likely To Earn Roster Spot

Chicago Bears wide receiver Kevin White looks to have done enough in training camp and the preseason to earn a roster spot behind Allen Robinson, Taylor Gabriel and Anthony Miller. White was the eighth overall pick in the 2015 draft but has played in just five total games in three years due to injuries. The […]

Jeremy McNichols Might Not Make Roster

San Francisco 49ers running back Jeremy McNichols is a candidate to be left off the final 53-man roster. McNichols was fighting for the No. 3 job with Joe Williams and Raheem Mostert, but that was before the Niners signed Alfred Morris. McNichols can obviously be avoided in all fantasy leagues.

Alfred Morris May Not Have Much Of A Role

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, who ran 17 times for 84 yards in the preseason game over the weekend with Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida and Joe Williams all out with injuries, may not have much of a role in the backfield. "Honestly, it's too early to say whether Morris will play much of a […]

Adrian Peterson Likely To Have Significant Role

Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson looked sharp in preseason action last week and looks like a safe bet to have a big role in the team's backfield. "He looked better than the other Redskins' [first- and second-down] backs, and that's all that matters right now," said ESPN.com's John Keim. Keim thinks it's hard to […]

Packers See Big Things For Jamaal Williams

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy has confidence in running back Jamaal Williams as the lead back this year. "He's really poised to have a big year," McCarthy said this week. "Clearly without playing a game yet, I think we'll be talking about him at the end of the season as a second-year player […]

Alshon Jeffery Progressing Well

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is "progressing well" and has been catching "75 balls a day" as part of his rehab. Jeffery remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list and remains questionable for Week 1. While it's unlikely he remains on the PUP and misses the first […]

Decision On Carson Wentz Could Come Friday

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said he's likely to make a decision on quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) on Friday. The Eagles still do not know if Wentz will be able to start in Week 1, and we probably won't know for sure until this weekend. Wentz has top-five upside at his position, but his […]

Rashaad Penny Back On Practice Field

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny (finger) was wearing a helmet and shoulder pads on the practice field on Monday for the first time since having corrective surgery for a broken left index finger on Aug. 15. Head coach Pete Carroll said Penny has a chance to play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Oakland […]

Ed Dickson's Return Date Still Uncertain

Seattle Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson (groin, quadriceps) missed practice again on Monday and he still hasn't been able to hit the field due to groin and quadriceps issues. Head coach Pete Carroll is still uncertain when Dickson will be able to rejoin the team. He was signed to a three-year deal during the offseason […]

Josh Rosen's Status Up In Air For Thursday

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (thumb) is uncertain for Thursday's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos. Head coach Steve Wilks said he is still mulling over whether or not the rookie will play. "Health is one, and also his ability to make sure he keeps his timing," Wilks said. "We want to make sure he […]

Rashard Higgins Has Roster Spot Locked Up

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Rashard Higgins leads the team with eight receptions and 113 yards through three preseason games. He has a roster spot locked up just one year after failing to make the 53-man roster right before Week 1 last summer. "He has really improved," head coach Hue Jackson said. "He is one of […]

Duke Johnson Likely To Sit In Preseason Finale

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson is not expected to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Detroit Lions. "I was not really looking forward to this game anyways," he said. "It is cool. I think that it helps us get ready." Head coach Hue Jackson will rest his starters and key personnel […]