Joshua Dobbs, Mason Rudolph Will Play Exclusively Thursday

The Pittsburgh Steelers will give their young quarterbacks a chance to show what they can do in the team's second preseason game on Thursday. Pittsburgh will allow second-year quarterback Joshua Dobbs and rookie signal-caller Mason Rudolph to play exclusively against the Green Bay Packers while veterans Ben Roethlisberger and Landry Jones watch from the sidelines. […]

Falcons Defense To Get Tested Friday

The Atlanta Falcons defense will get the perfect opportunity to both test themselves and show off why they deserve to be starters on Friday night. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the first-team offense are set to play the entire first half Friday. That should give the Falcons plenty of opportunities to get their […]

Julio Jones Developing Stronger Bond With Steve Sarkisian

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has been developing a strong bond with offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian so far in training camp. Apparently Jones and Sarkisian were feeling each other out last season. Jones yards per game was down at least 10-yards in 2017 compared to the previous three seasons. In addition, Jones struggled to […]

Calvin Ridley May Return Punts on Friday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley may return punts for the team in the second preseason game Friday. Ridley has little recent experience returning punts, having returned just two in his three years at Alabama. For fantasy owners, this news should bring about mixed reactions. On one hand the Falcons are clearly looking to get […]

Logan Paulsen Providing Insight To Younger Tight Ends

Atlanta Falcons tight end Logan Paulsen is providing insight to younger tight ends, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Paulsen is currently battling with Eric Saubert for the second tight end spot on the roster. Paulsen has struggled the last three years with just 16 reception on 28 targets. Paulsen's career has stuttered since he […]

Eric Saubert Making The Jump In Year Two

Atlanta Falcons tight end Eric Saubert is "definitely making the jump from year one to year two," according to head coach Dan Quinn. Saubert is competing with Logan Paulsen for the second tight end spot, behind Austin Hooper. Despite being active for 14 games last year, Saubert did not register a single reception in his […]

Theo Riddick's Role Is Safe

Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick impressed in Tuesday’s joint practice with the New York Giants. Riddick displayed solid pass protection and continued to dominate in one-on-one passing drills against linebackers. During a passing drill, Riddick blew up a pass rusher from the Giants, protecting quarterback Jake Rudock. While he is regarded as one of […]

Kenny Golladay Makes Highlight-Reel Catch In Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay showed off his athletic ability during a five-on-seven drill in a joint practice with the New York Giants. After quarterback Matthew Stafford struggled to find an open man, he tossed it up to Golladay, who was double-covered in the back of the end zone. Golladay out-jumped his defenders and […]

Marvin Jones Dominates In Joint Practice

Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones pulled in a touchdown over two Giants cornerbacks -- Eli Apple and Curtis Riley -- in a joint practice on Tuesday. Jones has built his name up as a big-play threat for the Lions over the past two seasons, and seeing quarterback Matthew Stafford force the ball to him […]

Rashaad Penny Suffers Broken Finger In Practice

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger), a first-round pick, suffered a hand injury that includes a broken finger in practice on Monday, according to multiple reports. Penny is expected to miss some time, but the exact timetable for his return is unknown. He had 16 yards on eight carries in the first preseason […]

Marquise Goodwin Is Jimmy Garoppolo's Favorite Target

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin continues to establish himself as the team's top receiver and has been quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo's "favorite target." Veteran Pierre Garcon should still see plenty of targets, especially on third downs, but Goodwin should have more touchdowns and more yards per catch, according to ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner. Goodwin could […]

Jamaal Williams Should Open Year As Workhorse Back

Green Bay Packers running back Jamaal Williams, who had five carries for 16 yards and an eight-yard touchdown catch in the first preseason game, should start the year as the team's workhorse back, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky. Ty Montgomery figures to serve as the no-huddle/two-minute back. However, Aaron Jones could emerge as the most […]

Jeremy Kerley Has Solidified Slot Role

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jeremy Kerley has solidified a role as the team's slot receiver in offensive coordinator Brian Daboll's system, according to ESPN.com's Mike Rodak. Rodak said, "it's the Patriots system, and we know that spot has put up numbers in the past (Wes Welker, Julian Edelman, etc.)." There is a lot of opportunity […]

Cole Beasley The Leader Of Receiving Group

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley has been the leader of the team's committee approach to the receiver position in the absence of Dez Bryant this year. Beasley, who is 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, has always excelled out of the slot, leading the team with 75 catches for 833 yards in 2016 out of the position. […]

Ben Roethlisberger Likes James Washington

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is intrigued by rookie wide receiver James Washington. "You see him getting better every day," Roethlisberger said. "Early in camp, we were talking about he couldn't even get on the field with me. Now we're asking for him to be on the field so he can get some reps and […]

Joe Mixon Is The Guy In Cincinnati

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is "the guy" with Jeremy Hill now with the Patriots, according to ESPN.com's Katherine Terrell. He's set for a Year 2 surge but will still split some touches with Giovani Bernard. Mixon was lined up as a receiver during his touchdown catch in the first preseason game last week. […]

J.J. Watt Should Be Ready For Season Opener

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has dealt with his share of injuries over the past several seasons, including a broken leg in Week 5 last season that ended the three-time Defensive Player of the Year's campaign, but Watt said on Tuesday that he expects to be healthy and ready to play in Houston's season […]

Ronald Jones II Off To Slow Start

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II got off to a slow start in the preseason opener last week and dropped some passes. Head coach Dirk Koetter has been more complimentary of Peyton Barber's performance in the first game than of Jones' performance. ESPN.com's Jenna Laine said Barber could start the season and […]

Royce Freeman Has Opportunity To Emerge As No. 1 Back

Denver Broncos rookie running back Royce Freeman may have the best shot of any rookie runner not named Saquon Barkley to emerge as a true No. 1 back for their team. Freeman was more impressive than Devontae Booker in the first preseason game with four carries for 38 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown. ESPN.com's Jeff […]

Eric Berry Misses Practice Tuesday

Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (heel) did not practice on Tuesday. The injury doesn't appear to be very serious for the veteran, and the Chiefs are likely to play it safe with him. The 29-year-old played in just one game in 2017 before blowing his Achilles out. He's an important veteran leader for a […]

Cairo Santos Dealing With Groin Issue

New York Jets place kicker Cairo Santos (groin), who sat out of the preseason opener and who isn't practicing, is dealing with a chronic groin issue that required surgery at the end of last year. He missed most of last year's training camp with the Chiefs, returned in Week 3 and was then released. Santos […]

Josh Ferguson Returns To Practice

Indianapolis Colts running back Josh Ferguson (hamstring), who has been out for most of training camp, returned to padded practice on Tuesday. There are repetitions for the taking in Indy's backfield with Marlon Mack injured, but Ferguson hasn't been able to take advantage yet. Ferguson is way down on the team's depth chart behind the […]

Broncos To Waive Corey Brown

The Denver Broncos plan to waive wide receiver Corey Brown with an injury settlement, according to a source. Brown was brought in for receiver depth, but he didn't last very long. He has 79 career receptions in three seasons with the Panthers but hasn't played since 2016. You can completely ignore the 26-year-old.

Paxton Lynch Demoted To Third On Depth Chart

Denver Broncos quarterback Paxton Lynch has been moved from the backup role to No. 3 on the depth chart behind Case Keenum and Chad Kelly after his uneven performance in the first preseason game. "(Lynch) is upset, he didn't like it, he wants to know why and he's got to play better," head coach Vance […]

Kyle Lauletta Closing Gap On Davis Webb For Backup Role

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta is closing the gap on Davis Webb for the backup job after Webb had his worst performance as a professional in the preseason game against the Browns last Thursday. Lauletta has impressed with the poise he's showed in the pocket. Both backups worked with the first-team offense on […]

Christian Hackenberg A Long Shot To Make Team

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Christian Hackenberg is a long shot to make the 53-man roster. The best-case scenario is that he spends the year on the practice squad and competes for a backup role in 2019. The former second-round pick of the Jets has been a bust in the NFL and hasn't even taken a snap […]

Kamar Aiken, Markus Wheaton, Shelton Gibson On The Bubble

Philadelphia Eagles wide receivers Kamar Aiken, Markus Wheaton and Shelton Gibson are all on the roster bubble in training camp. Aiken has been seeing first-team repetitions and started in the preseason opener. He's been doing a good job of getting open, as his 26 targets are the fourth most on the team. However, he's only […]

Bills Shifting Into a New Offense

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is in the process of implementing a new offensive scheme, making this time of year crucial for the retooled Bills. Learning from some all-time greats, Daboll has had the pleasure to work alongside the likes of Bill Belichick and Nick Saban. It may take an adjustment period, but the […]

Wendell Smallwood Has Helped His Chances

Philadelphia Eagles running back Wendell Smallwood has really helped his roster standing in training camp. He has not missed a practice but also leads the team in catches among the running backs. His 26 carries are second to Jay Ajayi. Head coach Doug Pederson also mentioned that Smallwood is a key special teams player. His […]

Christine Michael Running With First-Team Offense

According to George Bremer of CNHI Sports Indiana, Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael received plenty of work with the first-team offense during night practice on Tuesday. Michael reportedly busted out a 20-yard touchdown scamper to cap off the first-team offense's initial drive and then nearly caught a red zone touchdown from quarterback Andrew Luck […]