T.J. Yeldon The Backup In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon, who is the team's best blocker and receiver, is firmly behind Leonard Fournette in the pecking order. He's in the final year of his rookie contract as the clear-cut No. 2 back ahead of Corey Grant. Yeldon is merely a fantasy handcuff for Fournette owners, but he could also […]

Eli Manning Encouraged By Odell Beckham Jr.'s Progress

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is excited to have wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) back healthy this year, and Manning thinks his star wideout is in for a big season. "Odell looked healthy," Manning said, via ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "He was running routes full speed, making cuts and seemed to be his old […]

Cam Newton In Make-Or-Break Year?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton could be on the hot seat in 2018 after two straight down seasons, in the opinion of ESPN.com's David Newton. Newton has a lot of expectations in 2018 with new offensive coordinator Norv Turner in town. It'd be a huge shock if Carolina looked to move on from Newton after […]

Adam Humphries The Team's Slot Receiver

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries is entrenched as the team's slot receiver alongside starters Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. However, offensive coordinator Todd Monkey said Chris Godwin has "earned the right" to start as well. Humphries did post career highs in catches (61), targets (83) and yards (631) in his second season in […]

Jonathan Stewart May Have Very Little Left

New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart, who signed a two-year, $6.8 million deal in the offseason, looked more like a plodding veteran trying to hang on in spring workouts rather than a running back capable of shouldering a heavy workload. He averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry with the Panthers last year and […]

Eli Manning Sees Big Things For Sterling Shepard

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning thinks wide receiver Sterling Shepard could be in for a breakout season in 2018. "I thought Sterling had a great camp during the spring," Manning told NJ Advance Media prior to the Gatorade Offense/Defense camp at Kean University on Tuesday. "He's understanding the coverages, understanding the route combinations, he […]

LeSean McCoy Denies Allegations of Domestic Violence, PED Use

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is denying accusations of domestic violence, child abuse, animal cruelty and performance-enhancing drug use on his Instagram account after an Instagram user posted a graphic image of a woman with cuts and bruises on her face along with a message that accused McCoy of beating the woman. McCoy responded […]

Bruce Irvin Could Rush The Passer More In 2018

Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin was asked to drop back in coverage a lot in 2017, but defensive coordinator Paul Guenther plans to have Irvin get back to rushing the passer more. “I knew he was a really gifted rusher,” Guenther said. “... Just coming here, I thought his best assets for us was to […]

Kyle Lauletta Not Ready For Backup Job

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta, taken in the fourth round of the draft, has questions surrounding his arm strength and he didn't do anything to quiet those concerns in spring workouts. It doesn't look like he's ready to push Davis Webb for the backup job behind Eli Manning. Still, Lauletta is worthy of […]

Dolphins Not Worried About Frank Gore's Age

The Miami Dolphins still like veteran running back Frank Gore despite his age -- he turned 35 earlier this year. Gore is a tough guy and managed to play in 112 consecutive games. He has managed 12 straight seasons with at least 1,200 yards from scrimmage and has been an effective inside runner given his […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Expected To Be Big Part Of Offense

According to Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter Jeremy Fowler, wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster will be counted on even more in 2018 than he was in his rookie season. Smith-Schuster was impressive as a rookie, racking up 917 yards and seven touchdowns but he has yet to reach his full potential. Fowler predicts that Smith-Schuster will draw […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Looking for a Five-Year Deal

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is reportedly looking for a five-year contract, which may culminate in an "extended staredown" between Lawrence and the team. He's easily one of the best players on the team and plays a key position, so the Cowboys will try to find a way to make things work.

Rico Gathers Not Expected To Make Team

The Dallas Cowboys depth chart is starting to take shape, with Geoff Swaim and Blake Jarwin expected to sit atop the tight end depth chart. Rookie Dalton Schultz is seen as the most likely third man on the list. That leaves preseason superstar Rico Gathers off the final roster. After a huge preseason a few […]

Alfred Blue Likely To Make Team

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue is likely to make the team because of his special teams abilities, and he's expected to open the year as the No. 3 back behind Lamar Miller and D'Onta Foreman. However, with injury concerns surrounding Foreman, Blue could be thrust into a more prominent role in the backfield at […]

Braxton Miller On The Roster Bubble

Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller must stay healthy and produce in 2018 in order to make the roster out of training camp. He will have a lot of competition and will be pushed by Chris Thompson and Sammie Coates. Rookie Keke Coutee is a lock for the roster. The 25-year-old Miller hasn't done much […]

Leighton Vander Esch Expected to Play on the Weak Side

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is expected to play on the weak side. The first-rounder's experience in playing pass coverage is what gives him the early edge. Jaylon Smith and Sean Lee (until he gets hurt) will be Vander Esch's fellow linebackers.

Training Camp Battle For Cardinals No. 2 Running Back

The Arizona Cardinals running backs have been battling it out for the No. 2 role in the team's offense during training camp. So far, it looks as though Chase Edmonds, the rookie fourth-round pick, has been the most impressive. However, with veterans D.J. Foster and TJ Logan in the mix, it may not be as […]

Landon Collins In Line For Big Extension

New York Giants safety Landon Collins, who is in the final year of his four-year rookie deal, is in line for a hefty extension that could earn him around $12 million total. The first pick of the second round in 2015 is due to make $1.2 million in 2018. Things are difficult for the Giants, […]

Derrick Henry Could Lead Titans Backfield

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry could still easily lead the backfield in rushing attempts and rushing yards despite the offseason signing of Dion Lewis. However, the more versatile Lewis could have more all-purpose yards than Henry. The Titans will surely create game-day packages for each back, and both runners could be on the field […]

Chris Manhertz Unlikely To Be Ready For Training Camp

Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz (foot), who suffered a left foot injury in minicamp, is unlikely to be ready for the start of training camp this month. However, he's still the favorite for No. 2 duties behind Greg Olsen in 2018. The other tight ends on roster are Ian Thomas, Jason Vander Laan and […]

Antonio Gates May Only Want To Play For Chargers

Free-agent tight end Antonio Gates may only want to play with his old team, the Los Angeles Chargers, according to former running back LaDainian Tomlinson. “I believe the only place Antonio wants to play is the Chargers,” Tomlinson said on SiriusXM NFL Radio. “I think he has the mind frame of ‘if I go play […]

Falcons Reach Deal With Calvin Ridley

The Atlanta Falcons reached a deal with first-round wide receiver Calvin Ridley on Wednesday, according to a tweet by SportsTrust Advisors. It's believed to be a standard four-year rookie deal with a fifth-year option for Ridley, who was the No. 26 overall pick in the first round. He was viewed by many to be the […]

Julian Edelman's Four-Game Suspension Upheld

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman's four-game suspension was upheld by the NFL on Tuesday, meaning he'll miss the first four games of the season against the Texans, Jaguars, Lions and Dolphins. It's surely a blow to Edelman's 2018 fantasy value, but he should still be selected as a strong WR2 in PPR leagues. […]

Aaron Jones Suspended for Two Games

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been suspended for the first two games of the NFL season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. Jones was arrested in October of 2017 on a marijuana-related charge. It is unclear what Green Bay’s running back rotation will look like in 2018. Jones and fellow running backs […]

Reuben Foster Suspended Two Games

The NFL has suspended San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster for two games without pay for violating the league's conduct and substances of abuse policies. Foster was involved in a weapons offense and a misdemeanor drug offense, which were both resolved earlier this year. He'll be eligible to return to the active roster Monday, Sept. […]

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 […]