Joe Flacco Showing Athleticism In Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who was sidelined with a back injury last year at camp, showed his athleticism on a run-pass option and sprinted 20 yards downfield on Sunday at training camp. "It looks like he’s moving and grooving better than he has in several years," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. Flacco feels the […]

Saquon Barkley Signs Rookie Deal

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley agreed to a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $31.2 million on Sunday, according to a source. He'll receive a $20.76 million signing bonus and will be paid out $15 million immediately. Barkley was taken second overall in the draft and will immediately become the team's workhorse back in 2018. […]

Jadeveon Clowney Says He's Ready For Camp

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) said that he's ready for training camp. Clowney had offseason knee surgery but should be ready to go for Week 1. In a defense that could be a top-five option in fantasy, Clowney is a key piece after delivering career highs in tackles (59) and sacks 9.5 in his […]

Matt Cassel Expected To Win Backup Job

Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Cassel is expected to win the backup job over Jake Rudock. Rudock will be entering his third year behind Matthew Stafford, but Cassel has 13 years of NFL experience, including four seasons with head coach Matt Patricia from their time in New England. Cassel played in just parts of six games […]

Lamar Jackson Impressing In Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson is impressing offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg at training camp. "He’s done an outstanding job up to date," Mornhinweg said. "He’s way ahead of the curve now." It's not good for incumbent starter Joe Flacco, who has been wildly mediocre in his career for fantasy owners. Flacco is set to […]

Eli Rogers To Work Out For Chiefs

Free-agent wide receiver Eli Rogers (knee) is scheduled to work out for the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, according to a source. Rogers tore the ACL in his knee in January during the playoffs but has made a quick recovery. He caught only 18 passes for 149 yards with one touchdown in 14 games in […]

Sony Michel Agrees To Rookie Deal

The New England Patriots and rookie running back Sony Michel agreed to terms on a four-year deal on Sunday in advance of the rookies reporting to camp, according to a source. Michel was drafted in the first round and is expected to play a lot despite a crowded backfield that also includes Rex Burkhead and […]

Devontae Booker Expected To Enter Season As Starter

Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker is expected to start the team's Sept. 9 opener against the Seahawks, with rookie Royce Freeman pushing him for touches. De'Angelo Henderson is expected to be third on the depth chart entering training camp. Booker has been better as a receiver (61 catches in his two years) than as […]

Chris Carson Expected To Be At Top Of Depth Chart

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson figures to be at the top of the depth chart heading into training camp over impressive rookie Rashaad Penny, who was taken in the first round. Penny can be used in a third-down role and on special teams for kickoff returns. Carson was very effective before breaking his leg […]

Bears Won't Put Pressure On Kevin White

The Chicago Bears won't put much pressure on wide receiver Kevin White in training camp. “We’re not gonna harp on anything that happens — a dropped ball, a route run the wrong way, a wrong split, a missed assignment,” head coach Matt Nagy said Saturday after the team’s first open-to-the-public practice. “We don’t harp on […]

Matt Nagy Sees Jordan Howard As Every-Down Back

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy believes that running back Jordan Howard can be an every-down back in his offense. "There’s this notion that he is just a first-and second-down back, and I don’t believe that,” Nagy said Saturday. “Jordan can play all three downs. We’re going to do that. We’re going to use him, […]

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 […]