Colts to Employ Committee Backfield in 2018

According to Indianapolis Colts running backs coach Tom Rathman, the team does not plan to feature a bell-cow running back in 2018. "You’re not going to have a bell cow, so to speak," Rathman said, "a guy that’s going to carry the load." While all eyes are on sophomore running back Marlon Mack after having […]

Jimmy Graham Could Be Used Out Wide Often

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham is expected to be split out wide as a receiver much more often than as a traditional in-line tight end with his new team, and blocking tight end Marcedes Lewis should open up the play-action game. Lewis can also be a downfield passing target in the middle of […]

Packers, Aaron Rodgers Haven't Made Progress In Extension Talks

The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers haven't made meaningful progress on a contract extension, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation. Rodgers could still get a new contract before the season, but nothing appears imminent. He's currently averaging $22 million per year and has outplayed his contract, but he hasn't […]

Dante Fowler Suspended For One Game

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler has been suspended without pay for the first game of the regular season for violating the league's personal-conduct policy stemming from his arrest in 2017. Fowler had eight sacks in his third year in the league last year, but he's not really worth drafting in IDP leagues.

Ravens Running Plays With Multiple Quarterbacks

The Baltimore Ravens ran a play at training camp practice on Friday in which both quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson touched the ball. Jackson and Robert Griffin III also touched the ball on the very next play. Jackson's athleticism gives the Ravens plenty of options in the offense, but these are very likely to […]

Hayden Hurst Misses Practice Friday

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst missed practice Friday with a minor soft-tissue issue, according to head coach John Harbaugh. Hurst should be fine. He's a big body at an advanced age and should immediately become the team's top pass-catching tight end. Quarterback Joe Flacco likes to use his tight ends, but he also […]

Marlon Mack, Erik Swoope Cleared For Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said running back Marlon Mack (shoulder) and tight end Erik Swoope (knee) have been cleared for the start of training camp. Mack should enter the year as the main back after having shoulder surgery, but rookie Nyheim Hynes is a serious threat to his workload as the season progresses, […]

Andrew Luck Ready For Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard said quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is "good to go" for training camp next week. We never thought we'd hear the words, but here we are. Luck missed all of last year but looks poised to return under new head coach Frank Reich behind a very strong offensive line. There […]

Kyle Rudolph Could Flourish Under New Offensive Coordinator

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph, who has progressed sooner than expected from offseason ankle surgery, could flourish under new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo this year. DeFilippo's systems are typically tight end-friendly, as he made Gary Barnidge a Pro Bowler in Cleveland and Zach Ertz a beast in Philadelphia. Rudolph caught eight touchdowns, second to […]

Allen Robinson Getting Back To Old Form

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee), who won't have any restrictions for the start of training camp, has been looking like his old self so far with his new team. "He got healthy and he's starting to look like the old Allen Robinson, and it's good to see," quarterback Mitch Trubisky said. "We got […]

ArDarius Stewart Hit With Two-Game Suspension

New York Jets wide receiver Ardarius Stewart has been suspended two games by the league for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, according to sources. He tested positive for a diuretic or masking agent. As a rookie last year, Stewart had just six catches for 82 yards in 15 games. In a crowded Jets […]

Deshaun Watson Good To Go For Training Camp

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is expected to be "full-go" when training camp starts next week. “I feel great,” Watson told the NFL Network on Thursday night, via Adam Wexler of KPRC. “I’m getting ready for next week when we report to The Greenbrier; I’m going to be full-go.” He wasn't wearing his knee […]

Jordan Leggett's Knee Issues Behind Him

New York Jets tight ends coach Jimmie Johnson said tight end Jordan Leggett's knee issues are behind him after he missed all of 2017. The Jets will give him a long look to compete for the main pass-catching role that Austin Seferian-Jenkins had last season. However, rookie Chris Herndon is also in the mix after […]

Robby Anderson Ready To Break Out?

New York Jets wide receivers coach Karl Dorrell thinks wide receiver Robby Anderson will be even better in 2018. He had 942 receiving yards and seven touchdowns in the absence of Quincy Enunwa last year as the team's top receiver and established himself as a deep threat in the league. Anderson is sixth in the […]

Allen Robinson Not Expected To Start Camp On PUP List

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (knee) is not expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Matt Nagy. Robinson tore his ACL in Week 1 with the Jaguars last year and missed the rest of the season. He was brought in in free agency to be […]

Jimmy Smith Being Eased In

Baltimore Ravens veteran cornerback Jimmy Smith (Achilles) is suited up for practice on Thursday but will be eased in by the team. He's seven months removed from a significant Achilles injury but should be good to go for Week 1. Despite turning 30 next week, Smith remains one of the best corners in the league […]

Broncos Trending Toward Running Back By Committee

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said he'd like to have two or three main running backs share the load in 2018. The team has five tailbacks -- Devontae Booker, De'Angelo Henderson, Royce Freeman, David Williams and Phillip Lindsay -- with Andy Janovich the only fullback on the roster. Joseph said "somebody's got to be […]

Breshad Perriman Not A Lock To Make Roster

The Baltimore Ravens will pick up wide receiver Breshad Perriman's $649,485 roster bonus due on Saturday, but he's still not a lock for the final roster. The former first-rounder has been a bust so far and will not be among the top three receivers when training camp starts. The 24-year-old caught just 10 passes in […]

Julio Jones Will Not Receive New Deal

The Atlanta Falcons have told wide receiver Julio Jones that he will not receive a new deal before the regular season begins, but they hope he still reports for training camp at the end of this month. The Falcons told Jones they hadn't budgeted a renegotiation this offseason and could not rework his deal at […]

Malcolm Mitchell, Kenny Britt On The Bubble

New England Patriots wide receivers Malcolm Mitchell and Kenny Britt are on the roster bubble heading into training camp, with Phillip Dorsett, Riley McCarron and Braxton Berrios also in danger of being cut. That's even with Julian Edelman suspended for the first four games. Mitchell, a former fourth-round pick, missed all of last year with […]

Randall Cobb Expects To Take Part In Training Camp

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle), who was seen in a walking boot last month, said he will be at training camp when it begins on July 26. Cobb said the boot was for protection, but it's unclear if he'll have restrictions at the start of camp. "I don't know, I haven't talked […]

Jets Unlikely To Move On From Jermaine Kearse

The New York Jets are unlikely to move on from wide receiver Jermaine Kearse after he posted career highs in catches (65) and receiving yards (810) to go along with five touchdowns, which tied a career high. He filled in nicely with Quincy Enunwa injured all year. But with Enunwa coming back healthy in 2018 […]

Joe Flacco Works With Receivers

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco did extra workouts with his receivers a few times last week for the first time since 2011. Flacco must feel the heat after the team traded up in the first round to take his eventual successor in Lamar Jackson. He posted just 3,141 yards with 18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions […]

Darrelle Revis Announces His Retirement

Former New York Jets start cornerback Darrelle Revis announced his retirement from football after 11 years on Wednesday. His career included four All-Pro selections -- three with the Jets -- and a Super Bowl championship in 2014 with the Patriots. He played in only five games with the Chiefs in 2017. The 33-year-old was one […]

Saints Signing Shane Vereen

The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent running back Shane Vereen on Wednesday, according to a source. Vereen spent the last three years with the Giants after starting his career with New England and playing there for four seasons. He had 45 carries for just 164 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) with no touchdowns […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Trade For Earl Thomas

The Dallas Cowboys are unlikely to meet the Seattle Seahawks' asking price for disgruntled safety Earl Thomas, according to a Cowboys team official. “It’s a lot of media hype. Seattle not giving him away and we’re not overpaying," the official said. Thomas is threatening to hold out of training camp if he doesn't receive an […]

Jordan Matthews Considered A Lock For Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews, alongside Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan and Cordarrelle Patterson, is considered a lock to make the team's roster out of training camp, especially with Edelman set to serve a four-game suspension to end the year. It's believed the Patriots will come to value Matthews' versatility, smarts and cheap contract. […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Arrested

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones was arrested in Scottsdale, Ari., last weekend on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing. He caught 12 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns in his rookie year and emerged late in the season as the team's best tight end. Seals-Jones could be facing a short suspension […]

Aaron Donald Expects Extension Before Training Camp

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has told some close to him that he expects a new deal before training camp starts. If he doesn't receive one, he might hold out of training camp and the preseason like he did last year. The 27-year-old has a whopping 39 sacks, 204 tackles and two fumble […]

Chris Manhertz To Begin Camp On PUP List

Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz (foot) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list after being hurt in June minicamp. He had surgery on his foot for a Jones fracture and is hoping to return before the start of the regular season. Manhertz is the backup to Greg Olsen but is […]