James Conner Could Be Every-Down Back

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was impressive during spring workouts and could be an every-down back in the league. With Le'Veon Bell playing on the franchise tag for the second straight year and possibly leaving after 2018, the Steelers may need to look to the future, and Conner could step into a lead-back role […]

Le'Veon Bell Likely In Final Year With Steelers

After failing to reach a long-term extension ahead of the deadline on Monday, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's agent, Adisa Bakari, said that 2018 will likely be his client's last with the Steelers. "His intention was to retire as a Steeler," Bakari told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "But now that there's no deal, the practical […]

Le'Veon Bell Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell is once again expected to play under the franchise tag in 2018 with a long-term deal not expected to happen before the deadline on Monday, according to a source. That means that Bell will hold out of training camp and the preseason for the second straight year, but it's […]

No Long-Term Deal Expected For Lamarcus Joyner

Los Angeles Rams free safety Lamarcus Joyner isn't expected to receive a long-term extension before the Monday deadline, although the two sides have continued to talk, according to league sources. Joyner already signed his franchise tag and would be scheduled to be a free agent after this year. The 27-year-old was moved to safety last […]

Blake Jarwin Targeted Often By Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys tight end Blake Jarwin made a splash during offseason activities and was regularly targeted by quarterback Dak Prescott up the middle and in red-zone situations. He's second on the depth chart behind expected starter Geoff Swaim, but Swaim's strengths are his blocking. Right now Jarwin is just someone to watch in training camp, […]

Christian McCaffrey Won't See Big Increase In Carries

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey isn't expected to see a huge increase in carries with C.J. Anderson in the lead role as the traditional back. After all, McCaffrey had just 3.7 yards per carry on 117 attempts in his rookie season on the ground. Where he'll make up for it, though, is through the […]

Dallas Goedert Could Be Matchup Nightmare

Philadelphia Eagles backup tight end Dallas Goedert dominated at a lower level of college and could be a matchup nightmare in the red zone for the Eagles in his rookie season. Goedert didn't drop a single pass in spring practices and will allow the team to continue using two-tight end sets with Trey Burton gone. […]

Darren Sproles Expected To See Snaps Decrease

In the opinion of the Philly Voice's Jimmy Kempski, Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles is expected to see his snaps per game decrease in what will be his final season in the NFL. Most of the veteran's contributions are expected to come on special teams as a returner with Jay Ajayi and Corey Clement […]

Jay Ajayi Could See More Touches In 2018

There is a chance that the Philadelphia Eagles try to get their money's worth from running back Jay Ajayi in 2018 and give him a higher workload than he had last season. Ajayi has just one year left on his rookie deal and could be playing somewhere else in 2019. The former Dolphin was much […]

Doug Pederson Unsure If Carson Wentz Will Be Ready

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson didn't sound so sure that quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) would be ready to go for Week 1. “I can’t say. I don’t know now. I can tell you it’s not going to be a Doug Pederson decision. It will be a doctors’ decision. Carson will have to be 100 […]

Aaron Rodgers Would Like To Play Until He's 40

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he would love to play until he's 40 years old. “I’d love to play to 40,” Rodgers said. “I just think that number means a lot. Obviously, Tom [Brady] is kind of rewriting the book. Brett [Favre] had a good season when he turned 40. My goal is […]

Le'Veon Bell Prepared To Sit Out Half The Season?

ESPN's Adam Schefter thinks that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell could sit out half the year if he can't come to an agreement on a contract extension with the team. "The goal at that point would be to hit 2019 free agency healthy, not rack up another 400 touches," Schefter said. We'd be pretty […]

Jets Releasing Devin Smith

The New York Jets released wide receiver Devin Smith, a former second-round pick in 2015, on Monday, according to a source. He suffered two torn ACLs in his knees and hasn't been able to recover since. Smith has just 10 catches for 135 yards and one touchdown in two seasons. He did not play at […]

Jordan Leggett, Chris Herndon Expected To Split Time

New York Jets tight ends Jordan Leggett and Chris Herndon are expected to battle for the starting job in training camp, but with no standout in the tight end room, both players may split time equally this year. Leggett missed all of last season with a knee injury and Herndon is coming off an injury […]

DeAndre Hopkins Praises Keke Coutee

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has been impressed with rookie wideout Keke Coutee so far. Coutee was a fourth-round pick this year but will immediately challenge Braxton Miller for slot duties. The young star was a second-team All-Big 12 selection and had 93 catches for 1,429 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017. "He's only […]

Darren Sproles Will Retire After Season

Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles announced that he will retire after the 2018 season, which will be his 14th in the league. Sproles played in just three games last year before sitting out with arm and knee injuries. He currently sits with 4,656 receiving yards, 3,366 rushing yards, 2,792 punt return yards and 8,350 […]

Trey Flowers May Not Receive Extension

Despite becoming a key piece of the New England Patriots defense, defensive end Trey Flowers isn't guaranteed to get a contract extension. He had 6.5 sacks, 45 tackles and two forced fumbles in the regular season last year and another sack and 10 tackles in the playoffs. He's also valuable because of his versatility on […]

Ezekiel Ansah Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah is expected to play the 2018 season under the franchise tag, barring a significant turn of events, according to sources. The deadline to sign players to franchise tags is on Monday. Ansah recorded 12 sacks and 44 tackles during the 2017 season, his second season with double-digit sacks in […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is expected to play under the franchise tag in 2018 barring a significant turn of events, according to sources. The 26-year-old had a career year in 2017, posting 58 tackles, 14.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries. However, he could be moving elsewhere after this season if he doesn't produce […]

Steelers, Le'Veon Bell Make Progress In Contract Talks

The Pittsburgh Steelers and running back Le'Veon Bell have made some progress in contract talks, but a decision make come down to the wire on Monday. If Bell isn't given a contract extension by Monday, he'll play the 2018 season under the franchise tag once again and he'll hold out all of training camp. Bell […]

Ameer Abdullah, Dwayne Washington On The Roster Bubble

Detroit Lions running backs Ameer Abdullah and Dwayne Washington are firmly on the roster bubble heading into training camp after the team signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency and added Kerryon Johnson in the draft. Blount, Johnson and Theo Riddick are locks, and if Detroit keeps a fullback, Abdullah, Washington and Zach Zenner could be […]

Quincy Enunwa Expected To Be Slot Man

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who missed all of last year after neck surgery to fix a bulging disc, said he is fully healthy and ready to go. He was on his way to becoming the team's No. 1 receiver last year after breaking out in 2016 with 58 catches for 857 yards […]

Bills Interested In Branden Oliver

The Buffalo Bills are showing interest in free-agent running back Branden Oliver, according to a source. The Bills were interested in Oliver before allegations regarding domestic and animal abuse against LeSean McCoy came out. Either way, the Bills might need to cover their bases as far as running back depth in case McCoy is suspended […]

DeMarco Murray Retiring

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray announced his retirement on Friday at the age of 30, according to a source. He's calling it quits after nagging injuries held him to 184 carries for 659 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in 15 games with the Titans in 2017. Murray reached the 1,000-yard mark […]

Thomas Rawls On The Roster Bubble

New York Jets running back Thomas Rawls will probably be the odd man out in the running back room during training camp, and he is the longest shot to make the roster of the five running backs, including Isaiah Crowell, Bilal Powell, Elijah McGuire, Trenton Cannon and Lawrence Thomas. Rawls never played more than 13 […]

Connor Williams Expected to Start at Left Guard

Dallas Cowboys rookie offensive lineman Connor Williams is expected to start at left guard this season. The second-round pick played left tackle in college, but with Tyron Smith there on the Cowboys line, the rookie will make the move to guard. Assuming he plays to his ability, the Cowboys will have their offensive line be […]

Bears Giving Mitch Trubisky More Freedom In Offense

Chicago Bears right guard Kyle Long said the team is giving quarterback Mitch Trubisky more freedom in the offense heading into his second season. "My little boy is becoming a man. Mitch—they've taken the training wheels off of Mitch's little bike. So he going to be able to do some things creatively and get to […]

No. 3 Job Is Cody Latimer's To Lose

New York Giants wide receiver Cody Latimer, who had career highs in catches (19) and yards (287) for the Broncos last year, is the leading player for the No. 3 job behind wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard. Latimer's special teams prowess is also helping him. The opportunity might be there, but there are […]

Chris Ivory Could Be Lead Back In Buffalo

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory could be thrust into a lead-back role if LeSean McCoy faces discipline after being accused of domestic, child and animal abuse this week. Ivory would see a huge value increase to start the year, but McCoy is indispensable to the Bills offense. Ivory had a career-worst 3.4 yards per […]

Bilal Powell Must Fight For Playing Time

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell enters this season behind Isaiah Crowell in the lead-back role, and the New York Post's Brian Costello expects Powell's production to drop dramatically as a result. Powell was behind starter Matt Forte last year but ended up leading the team in carries (178), rushing yards (722) and rushing […]