
Philip Rivers To Play Saturday, Joey Bosa Out
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers will play in the team's preseason game on Saturday after sitting out the opener. Defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) will sit out again. Rivers will probably only play a series or two before exiting. Fantasy owners typically don't target 36-year-old quarterbacks, but Rivers could be a low-end QB1 sleeper […]

Dez Bryant Optimistic He'll Join Browns
Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant sounded optimistic about getting a deal done with the Cleveland Browns after a visit on Thursday, according to a league source. Bryant is hoping to sign a one-year, "prove-it" deal to re-establish himself as a Pro Bowl receiver. Bryant hasn't looked like a Pro Bowl receiver in several years and […]

Krishawn Hogan Puts in Strong Practice
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Krishawn Hogan put in a strong practice on Thursday, which included catching two touchdown passes, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Hogan played in two games in 2017 before suffering a torn ACL. Despite the buzz, it's safe to say that Hogan will not be any threat to T.Y. […]

Jordan Wilkins Gets Reps with First-Team Offense
As the rotation in the Indianapolis Colts backfield continues, rookie running back Jordan Wilkins ran with the first-team offense during practice on Thursday. Fellow backfield-mate Christine Michael had been receiving the majority of those reps earlier in the week, but Wilkins getting the early-down work should drive home the point that the competition for the […]

Broncos Won't Consider Colin Kaepernick
Denver Broncos general manager John Elway said the team will not consider bringing in free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick to compete for a backup role. "Colin had his chance here," Elway said, per NFL Network's James Palmer. "We offered him a contract. He didn't take it. So, as I said it in my deposition, I don't […]

Patriots, Chris Hogan Apart In Contract Talks
The New England Patriots and wide receiver Chris Hogan have had discussions about a contract extension, but the two sides are too far apart in the early stages of the process, according to a source. There is still plenty of time for the two sides to come to an agreement. Hogan is the clear No. […]

Martavis Bryant Inconsistent In Camp
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant was the topic of an unusual analogy by head coach Jon Gruden, who referred to him as a "white tiger." According to Michael Gehlken, Las Vegas Review-Journal, Gruden was quoted as saying "...sometimes he comes out to play and sometimes he doesn’t. It’s good to see him because he’s […]

Deshaun Watson Should Play More Saturday
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is expected to see more playing time in the preseason game against the 49ers on Saturday, but it doesn't sound as though that'll come with a big increase in snaps. He received five snaps in the preseason opener last week, and the Texans have liked what they've seen from […]

Myles Garrett Hungry To Improve
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett, who was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 draft, dedicated himself in the offseason to becoming "more proficient" in a variety of pass-rushing moves. Garrett missed five games in his rookie season with ankle and concussion issues but managed seven sacks. "My arsenal is different," the 22-year-old […]

David Johnson Motivated To Have Big Year
Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson, who missed the final 15 games of the 2017 season due to a wrist injury, is highly motivated to prove that he's still one of the best backs in the NFL. He's less than two years removed from leading the league and setting a team record with 2,118 yards […]

Doug Baldwin Doing Sprints Thursday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) was seen doing sprints on the field on Thursday. While Baldwin isn't expected to play at all in the preseason, this is a great sign that he'll be ready for Week 1 against the Broncos. With not many other reliable options behind him, Seattle desperately needs Baldwin healthy […]

Eric Ebron Sits Out Of Practice
Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron sat out Thursday's practice, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. It is unclear whether Ebron's absence is due to an injury or some other reason, but Keefer believes it is "not expected to be serious." The Colts will be participating in joint practices with the Baltimore Ravens […]

Bengals Receivers Having Good Camp
Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Tyler Boyd, Josh Malone and John Ross are all having good training camps, but Ross needs to translate it to production in games. Ross didn't have a good showing in the first preseason game and even fumbled and was involved in an interception that was returned for a touchdown. After a […]

Delanie Walker Injured In Practice Thursday
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker is being evaluated for an undisclosed injury in practice on Thursday. We'll update you when we know more about the specific nature and severity of the injury. Walker is a very important part of an improving offense, and the 34-year-old has posted at least 800 yards receiving in each […]

Alex Okafor Has Sprained Ankle, Bone Bruise
New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor (ankle, knee) was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and knee bone bruise after he underwent an MRI exam on Wednesday, according to sources informed of the situation. He's considered week-to-week and it's unclear when he'll return to practice. Okafor is coming off a torn Achilles in Week 11 […]

Caleb Sturgis, Roberto Aguayo In Spirited Kicking Battle
Los Angeles Chargers place kickers Caleb Sturgis and Roberto Aguayo have been battling it out heading into the second preseason game this week. During full team drills on Wednesday, Sturgis made all seven of his field goal attempts with a long of 53 yards, while Aguayo made four of seven with two misses from 50-plus […]

Stephen Morris Cut
The Houston Texans released quarterback Stephen Morris on Thursday, according to a league source. The Texans also have Brandon Weeden and Joe Webb as backups to Deshaun Watson. Morris has been on three different rosters in the offseason and spent parts of the previous two years with the Colts, Eagles and Jaguars.

Josh Allen, Corey Coleman To Work With Second-String Offense
Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Corey Coleman are expected to work with the second-team offense in the preseason game against the Browns on Friday. For the first time in training camp, the Bills kept Allen with the second group exclusively all week, which is an indication they are ready to see […]

Baker Mayfield Making Consistent Progress
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield continues to impress the coaching staff after one week in the preseason. “He’s made consistent progress, and that’s a good sign,” offensive coordinator Todd Haley said Wednesday before the 15th practice of training camp. “But, for his first game, he had an opportunity to get out there and run […]

Sam Darnold Looks Poised To Be Starter
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is in line to make his first preseason start Thursday against the Redskins, and the Jets have been privately giddy about him. He's been the real deal, and barring a deer-in-the-headlights moment in the next couple of weeks, it'd be an upset if Darnold isn't the team's Week […]

Several Jets Players Won't Play Thursday
New York Jets running back Isaiah Crowell (head), wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (thumb) and Terrelle Pryor (ankle) and tight end Chris Herndon are not expected to play in the preseason game on Thursday. All of these players should be fine, but the Jets are just being cautious with several weeks to go before the regular […]

A.J. Green Not Planning On Slowing Down
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green, who is now 30 and is the oldest receiver on the team by six years, said he still has a lot left in the tank. “I ain’t an old man,” Green said. “I've always got juice. I've had it for a long time. I'm not going anywhere any time […]

Ben Roethlisberger Out Of Concussion Protocol
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (head) is no longer in the concussion protocol. Big Ben is fine, although he's still unlikely to play in the second preseason game this week. The oft-injured quarterback needs to take better care of his body as he ages, and that's one of the biggest reasons why he's not as […]

Texans Starters Won't Play Much In Second Preseason Game
According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien says that the team's starters have had a good week of practice and will be playing about as much in Saturday's preseason game against the 49ers as they did in the team's preseason opener against the Chiefs. This should mean that […]

Hakeem Valles Standing Out In Tight End Battle
Detroit Lions tight end Hakeem Valles was listed under "other" section of the team's Week 1 preseason depth chart. He responded to that by leading all Lions tight ends with two catches for 23 yards against the Oakland Raiders. His performance gained him some time with the first-team offense during joint practices with the New […]

Saquon Barkley Sitting Out Of Practice
New York Giants rookie running back Saquon Barkley (hamstring) is sitting out of practice for the third straight day on Thursday. The Giants are being extra cautious with their stud rookie, and it's probably unlikely that he'll play in the second preseason game on Friday. Barkley was as advertised in the first preseason game and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not Worried About Contract
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. isn't worried about long-term contract extension talks. "I definitely think it's going to work itself out. When is it going to happen? You don't know ... It's a matter of time, just like everything in life," Beckham said. He's likely to continue to sit out preseason games […]

Lions Backup Quarterback Job Up for Grabs
Detroit Lions quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Jake Rudock have been battling throughout camp to become Matthew Stafford's backup. Cassel started the team's first preseason game against the Raiders and finished 10-for-18 for 81 yards. However, he also fumbled when he was sacked on the Lions last drive as they trailed 16-10. Rudock finished 12-for-19 for […]

James Washington Should Play Plenty Thursday
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington had a quiet preseason debut against the Philadelphia Eagles last Thursday. The rookie receiver caught two passes for 44 yards in the game. Perhaps more interesting, however, is the fact Washington played over 70% of his team's offensive snaps in the game. He should see another big workload in […]

Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel Not Expected To Play Thursday
New England Patriots running backs Rex Burkhead and Sony Michel (knee) are not expected to play in the preseason game against the Eagles on Thursday. The Patriots are just being cautious here, and Michel might not play at all in the preseason. That'll obviously hurt his fantasy stock going into the season in what'll be […]