Roquan Smith's Holdout Continues

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith's contract holdout has continued with no end in sight. He remains the only unsigned rookie in the league after being taken eighth overall by the Bears. Part of the reason for his holdout is language in his contract that would allow Chicago to reclaim guaranteed money if he's suspended […]

Nick Easton Likely Out For Season

Minnesota Vikings left guard Nick Easton underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a herniated disk in his neck. It seems likely that Easton will be out for the entirety of the 2018 season, although the injury should not be career-threatening. This is a tough blow for the Vikings, who are already paper thin on the […]

Dede Westbrook In A Better Place Entering Second Season

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook isn't lost in the playbook and is healthy and confident entering his second season in the NFL. As a rookie he was overwhelmed trying to learn an offense that differed from his college program, and a core muscle injury kept him out of the first nine games. "It's totally […]

Martavis Bryant Shows Well In Practice Wednesday

After being criticized recently by Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, wide receiver Martavis Bryant had an excellent practice against the Lions on Wednesday with several quality receptions that showcased his speed and hands. Amari Cooper and Jordy Nelson are ahead of Bryant, and Ryan Switzer has found a home in the slot, leaving Bryant […]

Stefon Diggs, Xavier Rhodes Disciplined Wednesday

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Xavier Rhodes were held out of practice by head coach Mike Zimmer on Wednesday after arguing. “They did not make me happy,” Zimmer said, confirming that it was his decision that both players did not practice. “It’s not injury related.” There's really nothing to see here. Both […]

Eric Decker Could Benefit From Familiarity With Josh McDaniels

New England Patriots wide receiver Eric Decker could have a leg up for the slot role to begin the season due to his familiarity with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels from their days in Denver. Decker was drafted by McDaniels in 2010 and spent his rookie year learning from him. “He’s a smart guy,” said head […]

Tom Brady To Have Contract Adjusted

The New England Patriots are expected to make adjustments to quarterback Tom Brady's contract, according to a source. He's scheduled to make $15 million this year, and the team will be adding performance-based incentives to bring him closer to his market value. Brady is entering his age-41 season but hasn't shown any signs of slowing […]

Chris Carson Looks To Be No. 1 Back

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson has been the team's clear lead back in training camp and is getting first-team repetitions. "He reminds me a lot of Fred Taylor. That's a good comparison for him," linebacker K.J. Wright said. "Fred Taylor was just all cut up and kind of stickily built. He's just straight-ahead, man, […]

Rams Plan To Move Brandin Cooks Around

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the team plans on moving wide receiver Brandin Cooks all around the field this year. "But I think, as we get more comfortable with understanding what exactly does Brandin do best, there's a lot of ways that we anticipate using him: moving him around the formation, not […]

Ryan Switzer Could Have Big Role

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Ryan Switzer has impressed head coach Jon Gruden and has shown more than the coaches expected out of the slot. Gruden isn't sold on Martavis Bryant and Jordy Nelson is in his age-33 season. Switzer is a lock to make the team because of his role on special teams, and he […]

Mike Williams Has Big Red-Zone Role

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams said he's being used often in the red zone and is gaining chemistry with quarterback Philip Rivers. "I've got a big role in the red zone right now," Williams said. "Henry was a big red zone threat, and that's a spot where I can help. So we're working […]

Jerick McKinnon May Not Be Bell-Cow Running Back

San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon, who is being hyped up in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense, may not be a bell-cow running back, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Dan Graziano. Backup Matt Breida should still have a role, and there could be some weeks where Breida is the early-down back over McKinnon. The […]

Jimmy Garoppolo More Comfortable With Offense

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo says he's much more comfortable running the offense this year. "Sometimes, he would call something, and I'd be in the game like, 'I'm not sure what this side has, but I know what this side has, so we're going to run it to this side. So now it's full […]

Kirk Cousins Needs To Improve His Freelancing

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins admitted that he'd like to get better outside of the pocket when a play breaks down. "I'd love to be a better quarterback off-schedule when the pocket breaks down," Cousins said. "Although, I have been a very good quarterback, I believe, on keepers, meaning bootlegs outside the pocket, which are […]

Julio Jones Focused On Fixing Red-Zone Woes

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is adamant about fixing the team's red-zone woes from last season. "It's very important for me and Matt to be on the same page down there in the red zone," Jones said. "Over the years, I have the ability to make plays, and he has the ability to put […]

David Johnson Not Close To New Contract

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is not close to a new deal with the team despite showing up for preseason training camp. While this may not be the best news for Johnson's personal future, fantasy owners who are targeting Johnson in redraft leagues should be happy considering the former All-Pro running back is entering […]

Dalvin Cook Confident And Ready

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is very ready to begin the season after missing most of his rookie year in 2017 with a torn ACL. "I'm a thousand-percent confident in what I got going," Cook assured NFL Network's Stacey Dales on Wednesday's edition of NFL Total Access. "I put enough work and enough […]

Kendall Wright Could Be Game-Day Inactive Often

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Kendall Wright doesn't do much on special teams, so head coach Mike Zimmer hinted that Wright could be inactive on game days. "Probably won't be dressed on game day," Zimmer said. "I can't dress six WRs on game day and they don't help us on special teams." The 28-year-old has one […]

Frank Gore Impressed By Kenyan Drake

Miami Dolphins veteran running back Frank Gore is impressed by fellow teammate Kenyan Drake. “I was like, ‘Man, I kinda see why they traded Jay Ajayi,’” Gore said. “He’s very talented. Jay Ajayi was a great back, too, but Kenyan is a very talented guy. He’s smart. He can do everything on the field. I […]

Chandler Catanzaro Having Great Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Chandler Catanzaro is having a great training camp and has rarely missed his field goal attempts. The Bucs failed with Roberto Aguayo and Nick Folk in recent years, and Catanzaro also has a stronger leg. The 27-year-old booter made 25 of his 30 attempts (83.3 percent) with the Jets last […]

Ronald Jones II Struggling In Pass Protection

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II has had his good and bad days in training camp, but he's struggling mostly with pass protection. He also only had 32 catches in three years in college. "They've improved since he's been here,'' running backs coach Tim Spencer said. "They didn't throw him a lot […]

Noah Spence Has Bulked Up In Offseason

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence has reportedly put on 35 pounds this past offseason. Spence now weighs approximately 263 pounds which could benefit him throughout the year. The former second-round pick has dealt with labrum issues the past two seasons causing him to miss a plethora of games. Maybe this new weight level […]

Cardinals Happy With Christian Kirk's Progression

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has been happy with rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk's progression in training camp as he competes for the No. 2 job with the likes of Brice Butler, J.J. Nelson, Chad Williams and Greg Little. “The one thing that I love about him is his motor,” Wilks said. “Of course […]

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 […]