Patrick Peterson Believes In New Defensive Scheme

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has stated that the new defensive scheme under new head coach Steve Wilks will lead to more interceptions for himself and a more fluid play-calling structure for the team. This is good news for the Cardinals D/ST, which has some decent talent at every level and will play with a […]

Jay Cutler Probably Done With Football

Free-agent quarterback Jay Cutler, who came out of retirement to play for the Dolphins in 2017, is once again mulling retirement. On his wife's show "Very Cavallari," Cutler said he's probably done playing football when asked. “I mean, I can’t say 100. Probably,” Cutler responds, noting September and the start of the season as a […]

Texans Likely To Lean On Ryan Griffin At Tight End

With Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz retiring due to head injuries, the team will likely lean on Ryan Griffin in 2018, but his skill is as a receiver and not as a blocker. Stephen Anderson can provide a change of pace, but his size doesn't make him an adequate blocker. Houston also drafted Jordan […]

Kam Chancellor Looks To Be Done

Seattle Seahawks strong safety Kam Chancellor (neck) looks to have played his last game in the NFL. He never used the words "retire," but he seemed to indicate in a Twitter post that he would be moving on. "To walk away from the game by choice is one thing, to walk away from the game […]

Packers Optimistic New Aaron Rodgers Deal is Imminent

The president of the Green Bay Packers, Mark Murphy, gave an update during a summer event held at Lambeau. He assuaged fears about quarterback Aaron Rodgers' health and reiterated that he is optimistic that the signal caller will sign a new deal soon. The new contract is expected to be the largest ever salary-wise for […]

Shelton Gibson Seems Like a Whole New Player This Year

Philadelphia Eagles sophomore wide receiver Shelton Gibson reportedly looks like a whole new player this season. Gibson was a fifth-round pick last season, but struggled through training camp and ended up playing just 17 snaps all year. He's been working harder this offseason but will still have a hard time finding playing time behind Alshon […]

Nigel Bradham Suspended One Game

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham was suspended one game for violating the NFL's personal code of conduct. The suspension comes from an aggravated battery arrest in 2016. He'll miss Week 1 but will be back for the next game and won't face any further discipline for this issue. Bradham led the Eagles in tackles last […]

Jags Could Be More Aggressive Through The Air

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue to have optimism that quarterback Blake Bortles can be their franchise QB that they thought he was when the drafted him third overall four years ago. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has seen growth in Bortles and trusts him more to make the right decision when he drops back. With a full […]

Aaron Jones Focused on Strengthening Lower Body

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had a roller coaster of a rookie year in 2017. In order to avoid some of the lows, he has reportedly been emphasizing increasing his lower body strength this offseason. In 2017, he demonstrated that he was a more dangerous threat with the ball in his hands than […]

Redskins Could Move On From Jordan Reed After This Year

The Washington Redskins could decide to move on from injury-prone tight end Jordan Reed after the 2018 season since all of his guaranteed money will be paid out and they can save $6.1 million against the salary cap if they cut him. Reed is in the third year of a five-year extension but must prove […]

Cameron Wake May Play Less

Although Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake became just the fourth player in the last 15 years to record double-digit sacks after turning 35, the Dolphins may choose to rotate him more often on the defensive line in order to keep him fresh in 2018. “I don’t have this ‘Everybody look at me. I must […]

Dwayne Allen Could Be On Roster Bubble

New England Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen, who is the backup to Rob Gronkowski, could be on the roster bubble because he's due $4.5 million in base salary with a $5 million salary cap charge in 2018. That could be too high for the Patriots for a tight end who primarily blocks. The Patriots could […]

Rex Burkhead Likely To Be Goal-Line Back

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead is likely to open the season as the team's goal-line back after he served in that role at times in 2017. Rookie Sony Michel will see his opportunities, but he also fumbled 12 times in college and must prove himself from a ball-security standpoint first. Mike Gillislee and […]

Robert Turbin Suspended for Four Games

Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin has been suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance enhancing drugs, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Keefer also stated that Turbin was operating as the Colts starting running back before the suspension with sophomore rusher Marlon Mack being limited […]

Jameis Winston Could Be Banned From League

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston could be one violation of the personal-conduct policy away from a lifetime ban in the NFL. “In addition, a future violation of the Personal Conduct Policy will result in more substantial discipline, including a potential ban from the NFL,” the league’s statement said. Winston was suspended for the first […]

Andrew Luck Has No Pain in Throwing Shoulder

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) said his surgically-repaired shoulder remains free of pain, according Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Although Luck has increasingly been putting more stress on his throwing shoulder, the Colts will likely continue to remain cautious of the situation. Rushing back to a full workload too early was one contributing […]

Chris Harris Jr. Impressed With Bradley Chubb

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is very excited about what first-round defensive end Bradley Chubb can do in his first season with the Broncos. “Oh, man, he has all the tools,” Harris told Alex Marvez and Gil Brandt on Late Hits. “He kind of looks like a young Khalil Mack. Big, he’s around 280, […]

Deshaun Watson Won't Change His Playing Style

Coming off his second ACL surgery in three years, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) says he will not change his playing style at all. “There’s no point in switching up the routine. I’ll stay prepared and stay fit throughout the year, not just in the offseason but throughout the season. I do what I […]

Tamba Hali Praises Patrick Mahomes

Free-agent linebacker Tamba Hali, who watched Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes practice in 2017, was very impressed with the young signal caller. "In practice I'd watch him just look guys off. I mean, Eric Berry, you look him off and complete the ball. He did it to Marcus Peters a lot. So, people don't […]

Sammy Watkins Excited About New Offense

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Sammy Watkins is excited about learning new things in head coach Andy Reid's offense. "He's helped me in this short amount of time with just being a complete receiver, not just being a, 'Oh, he just runs go-routes,'" Watkins told reporters. "I've got to learn the whole route tree. My […]

Vikings Sign Danielle Hunter To Extension

The Minnesota Vikings signed defensive end Danielle Hunter to a five-year, $72 million extension with $40 million in guarantees and a $15 million signing bonus, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Hunter has 147 tackles (91 solo), 25.5 sacks, 36 tackles for loss, 125 quarterback hurries, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in […]

Contract Talks With Aaron Donald Have Been Positive

Los Angeles Rams COO and vice president Kevin Demoff said contract talks with defensive tackle Aaron Donald have been positive of late. "So we're working on it and we'll keep pushing forward. The dialogue's been great. It's been positive. I think [Donald] and coach [Sean] McVay have a terrific relationship. We look forward to getting […]

Ryan Switzer Impresses Jon Gruden

Oakland Raiders wide receiver and return man Ryan Switzer really impressed head coach Jon Gruden during offseason workouts, and he has a real chance to make an impact on offense in his second season in the NFL. “Ryan Switzer has really caught my eye,” Gruden said, unprompted. “Switzer has come in here and not only […]

Rico Gathers Might Not Earn a Roster Spot

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers is being left off some 53-man roster predictions. Even with Jason Witten retired and a seemingly open path to playing time, it looks like Gathers will need another excellent preseason performance just to crack the final roster. He became a fantasy darling after catching seven passes for 106 yards […]

Josh Allen Still Has Shot At Starting Job

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen, who the Bills traded up for to select in the top 10, should see some first-team repetitions about a week into training camp, in the opinion of WKBW's Joe Buscaglia. Allen has the most long-term upside out of AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman, but the Bills must be careful […]

Dante Fowler Dealing With Upper Body Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler (upper body) missed the offseason program while recovering from an upper body injury, and it's unknown if he'll be ready in time for training camp. Fowler has also lost some muscle mass in his upper body, which could be a big problem for a player that relies on raw […]

Derrius Guice Expected To Make Big Impact Early

Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice is expected to make a big impact in the backfield right away, and ESPN.com's John Keim thinks it'd be surprising if Guice didn't open the year as the starter over the likes of Rob Kelley and Samaje Perine. The Redskins specifically drafted Guice in the early second round […]

Nick Chubb Could Win Starting RB Job

According to ESPN.com's Pat McManamon, Cleveland Browns rookie Nick Chubb could win the starting running back job coming out of training camp. Many have expected veteran running back Carlos Hyde to open the season as the starter with Chubb spelling him as needed and possibly taking over in the second half of the season. According […]

Le'Veon Bell, Steelers Closer On Contract Extension

According to a report from NFL.com's Chris Wesseling, the Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell are "a lot closer than last year" in their contract talks. Bell himself told reporters that he is optimistic about reaching a contract, which would allow him to arrive at training camp on time after sitting out of the […]

A.J. Green Not Concerned With New Deal

Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green is not concerning himself with a new contract at this time. The 30-year-old receiver is instead focusing on staying healthy and posting another 1,000-yard season next year. Green remains an elite receiving option and should be targeted early in all fantasy formats this season.