
Jimmy Graham Doubtful To Play In Preseason Opener
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) is dealing with a minor knee injury and was held out of practice on Wednesday as a precaution. He is doubtful to play in the preseason opener on Thursday. Graham finished as a top-five fantasy tight end in his final year in Seattle, but he became completely […]

Akrum Wadley Expected To Play A Lot Thursday
Tennessee Titans rookie running back Akrum Wadley is expected to get a good amount of playing time in Thursday's preseason opener, according to Tennessee Titans staff writer Travis May. Wadley is currently in a battle with veteran David Fluellen for the third running back spot, and this game could give him an edge in that […]

Jonnu Smith Having A Solid Training Camp
Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith is having a solid training camp by all accounts thus far. The second-year tight end has flashed both his speed and agility on multiple occasions throughout camp as he hopes to build off of his rookie season in which he only totaled 157 yards and two touchdowns. While Smith […]

Demaryius Thomas Rejuvenated After Contemplating Retirement
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas said the labrum in his hip is partially torn and has bothered him for years, but he's managed to fight through the pain and play a full 16 games each of the last six seasons. "For, like, the past two years, for real, it's been my neck and my […]

Antonio Callaway Travels With Team For First Preseason Game
Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway has made the trip with the team to New York for their preseason opener against the Giants on Thursday. His attorney rescheduled his hearing for a minor misdemeanor marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license from Thursday to Aug. 23. Callaway was also found to have a […]

Takkarist McKinley Tops Depth Chart At Defensive End
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) is atop the first depth chart the Falcons have released. McKinley has struggled to get on the field this training camp due to a shoulder contusion. However, McKinley is considered available for the first preseason game. How much he plays will be interesting to see, but with the […]

Samaje Perine Could Be Odd Man Out
Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine could be the odd man out for the final roster. Rookie Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson will be their top two backs, and head coach Jay Gruden continues to praise Rob Kelley in training camp. Washington would like to keep either Byron Marshall or Kapri Bibbs as a backup […]

Kurt Benkert Listed Third At Quarterback
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert is listed third on the Falcons depth chart prior to the first preseason game. Benkert has so far beaten out Garrett Grayson in training camp. In addition, Benkert is now in position to challenge Matt Schaub for the second spot, if he has a good preseason. Benkert is a long […]

Donald Penn Asked To Take Pay Cut
Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn (foot), who is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list while recovering from Lisfranc surgery, has been asked to take a "small pay cut," according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. If Penn declines, the Raiders could release him or trade him. Rookie offensive tackle Kolton Miller could […]

Ito Smith Third On The Depth Chart
Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is listed third on the running back depth chart prior to the preseason opener. Smith has managed to beat out the competition, despite seeing limited time on the field so far in training camp. The concerning sign for Smith is that he was not listed on the depth chart […]

Eric Saubert Third On Depth Chart At Tight End
Atlanta Falcons tight end Eric Saubert is currently third on the depth chart at tight end. Saubert has managed to beat out rookie Alex Gray so far, but is struggling to overtake the recently signed Logan Paulsen. Saubert has yet to register a reception in the NFL, despite being dressed for 14 games last season. […]

Logan Paulsen Second At Tight End On Depth Chart
Atlanta Falcons tight end Logan Paulsen is listed second on the depth chart behind Austin Hooper. Paulsen was signed this offseason having spent 2017 with the San Francisco 49ers. Paulsen's career has faded since he was with the Washington Redskins. The good news for Paulsen is that the Falcons ran two tight end sets 24% […]

Justin Hardy the Fourth Wide Receiver On The Depth Chart
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy is listed behind Julio Jones on the depth chart at the first receiving spot. This puts Hardy fourth on the depth chart behind Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley. Hardy should see the field in four wide receiver sets, but the Falcons used those on just 3% of plays […]

Calvin Ridley Second On Depth Chart
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been listed second on the depth chart at the second receiving spot. This news is hardly a surprise, as it was going to take a colossal performance from Ridley to unseat Mohamed Sanu. The positive for Ridley is that the Falcons use three receiver sets over 50% of […]

Mohamed Sanu Tops Depth Chart
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu remains atop the depth chart at the second wide receiver spot. This is great news for Sanu as it means that right now he will be on the field in two wide receiver sets as opposed to rookie Calvin Ridley. Sanu is coming off the back of one of […]

Lamar Jackson Struggling On Deep Balls
Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's spirals have consistently been wobbly throughout training camp, especially on the deep ball. "It's still a work in progress," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. For all the hype around Jackson pushing Joe Flacco for the starting job, it seems that Jackson has a ways to go. He was considered […]

Hayden Hurst Could Be Immediate Contributor
Baltimore Ravens rookie tight ends Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews are often featured together in packages with the starting offense, and their size and outside ability can create matchup problems. Hurst has made several big plays and diving catches during joint practices with the Rams this week, and he could contribute immediately if he can […]

Cooper Kupp Has Been Jared Goff's Go-To Guy
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was unstoppable in the team's joint practice with the Ravens on Tuesday and has been the go-to guy for quarterback Jared Goff in 11-on-11 drills. Kupp was a matchup problem for Baltimore and remains in line for a lot of targets in this offense. He and Goff have […]

Mike Williams Getting Rave Reviews
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams was the star of the team's annual scrimmage game, catching a pair of touchdowns in traffic. After being drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2017 draft, Williams was sidelined for the first six games of the season due to a herniated disk. After returning […]

Melvin Ingram Looking For More Sacks
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram was on a mission early last season. The 29-year-old knocked out 7.5 sacks in the first five games of the season, but he slowed down as the season wore on. Finishing with 10.5 sacks, he still made the Pro Bowl team, but he obviously wasn't satisfied. Ingram has […]

Derek Watt Blossoming As A Pass-Catcher
Los Angeles Chargers fullback Derek Watt may get some more opportunities in 2018. With the team losing star tight end Hunter Henry to a knee injury, they're looking for more of an inside presence in the passing game and Watt has shown exceptional hands during training camp. Tight end Virgil Green is also stepping up, […]

Martavis Bryant Struggling To Pick Up Playbook
Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones said on NFL Network that wide receiver Martavis Bryant is struggling to learn the team's playbook after talking to offensive coordinator Greg Olson. “They’ve only got him lining up in one spot to try to slow it down and help him out,” Jones said. “They need him to […]

Whitney Mercilus Out With Minor Injury
Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus has been out of practice the last few days with a minor undisclosed soft-tissue injury, and he is not expected to play in the first preseason game on Thursday against the Chiefs. Mercilus is expected to make a full recovery in the preseason. The 28-year-old played in just five games […]

Colts Backing Up Talk of Rotating Running Backs
Through 11 of their 18 training camp practices, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly been "backing up their chatter" of using a committee backfield in 2018. While sophomore rusher Marlon Mack appears to be headlining the group, rookies Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins have been showing enough promise to potentially demolish any hopes of a workhorse […]

Jadeveon Clowney Still Not Practicing In Full
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) still hasn't practiced in full two weeks into training camp. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Clowney is still "trying to work back to football shape" on Sunday. O'Brien said on Tuesday that he thinks Clowney is getting closer. Regardless, O'Brien said he is "not concerned about him." Clowney […]

Rams, Aaron Donald Closer In Contract Talks
Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said that the team and defensive tackle Aaron Donald are "in the same zip code, area code, ballpark" in contract extension talks. Donald continues to hold out with no end in sight, but this at least sounds like some progress is being made. The 27-year-old Donald is an […]

Erik Swoope A Trade Candidate?
Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope is having a strong training camp but is currently behind Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle on the depth chart, making him a strong trade candidate. The Colts also like tight ends Ross Travis and Mo Alie-Cox. Swoope finished the 2016 season strong but missed all of last season with […]

Philip Rivers, Virgil Green Gaining Chemistry
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Virgil Green have been gaining chemistry in training camp practices lately. "(Our connection) is growing,” the quarterback said. “We're working through how I like things, what I'm expecting on certain routes. He's getting a feel for this offense. He was in it similarly with (Mike) McCoy […]

Chase Edmonds Listed As RB2
Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Chase Edmonds has been listed as the team's RB2 behind David Johnson in their first unofficial depth chart. Edmonds has proven to be electric in training camp, and a good preseason should help his case to see the field as often as possible in 2018. Although David Johnson is going […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Listed As Top Tight End
Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones is currently listed as the team's starter at the tight end position. Seals-Jones, a former undrafted rookie, had a solid first season that saw him become the team's starting tight end through the end of the year. Now, with a new head coach, Seals-Jones will seemingly continue to have […]