Lamar Jackson Signs Rookie Deal

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson signed his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. The deal includes a fifth-year option. The Ravens traded back up into the first round to select Jackson, who figures to be the heir apparent to Joe Flacco. While Baltimore won't rush Jackson, we can't help but wonder if they'll put him on […]

Terrelle Pryor In Walking Boot

New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle), who hasn't practiced yet, has been spotted wearing a walking boot. Pryor had ankle surgery last year and played in just nine games in his lone season in Washington. The good news is that this isn't the same ankle he had issues with last season, but it's […]

Christian McCaffrey Expected To See Bigger Workload

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera doesn't see any reason why second-year running back Christian McCaffrey can't reach 200 carries after seeing 117 in his rookie season. He had 337 carries for 2,019 yards in 14 games in his second season at Stanford in 2015 in addition to 45 catches. As more of the change-of-pace […]

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Report To Minicamp

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said everyone reported to minicamp on Tuesday, including quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski. It caused a stir when both Brady and Gronk skipped voluntary workouts this spring, especially after both considered retirement after their Super Bowl loss. Everything is now fine and dandy in Patriot […]

Isaiah McKenzie Looking To Redeem Himself In 2018

Denver Broncos punt returner and wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie had a rough rookie season in 2017. There was hope that he would be like Tyreek Hill and be a major playmaker at both returner and receiver. Instead, he had one of the highest fumble rates in the league overall and made multiple questionable decisions while […]

James Conner Ready To Step In For Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is ready to absorb Le'Veon Bell's repetitions as the team's main ball carrier during organized team activities. With Bell expected to hold out until the start of the regular season, Conner should be the team's main running back in OTAs and throughout training camp. The second-year running back is […]

Mychal Kendricks Signs With Browns

The Cleveland Browns and linebacker Mychal Kendricks agreed to a one-year deal worth over $3 million on Monday. Kendricks, a former Philadephia Eagle, was released last week as a salary cap casualty. Although the deal became official on Monday, the signing was first reported on Sunday but Kendricks took to social media to deny having […]

Calvin Johnson Has No Plans to Unretire

Former Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson opened up for a candid interview about his relationship with the Lions after playing, among other things. He indicated he has no desire to return to the game. Johnson was one of the best receivers in the entire NFL from 2007 through 2015 before surprising the football world with […]

DeVante Parker Putting In Extra Work

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker is spending more time inside the team's facilities than any other player since last season ended. He has been managing his health and also doing a lot of film study. The 25-year-old was hyped up last season only to disappoint with 57 catches for 670 yards and one touchdown […]

Clay Matthews Breaks Nose in Charity Softball Game

Green Bay Packers linebacker Clay Matthews broke his nose in a charity softball game on Saturday. He was hit by a line drive in the face while he was pitching. In 2017, Matthews returned to his role as an outside pass rusher, where he was only moderately effective. The former All Pro is part of […]

Shane Ray To Be Held Out Of Workouts

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is dealing with a sore wrist and will be held out of workouts moving forward, according to head coach Vance Joseph. It's the same wrist that required three surgeries last season. It's not a good sign for Ray and is perhaps why the team didn't pick up his fifth-year […]

Bears Sign Zach Miller

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract on Monday for the veteran minimum. Miller has had nine surgeries to save his leg since dislocating his knee last year and is unlikely to be able to return to the playing field. He has zero fantasy value.

Taylor Gabriel To Be More Than Gimmick Player

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy expects wide receiver Taylor Gabriel to be more than a gimmick player in his first season with the team. Wide receivers coach Mike Furrey sees a "great opportunity" for Gabriel in this offense after he combined for 68 catches for 957 yards and seven touchdowns the last two years […]

Kirk Cousins Could Be Better In Red Zone

Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo may be able to get more production out of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the red zone in 2018. DeFilippo was responsible for much of Philadelphia's red-zone schemes last season, and they led the league in red-zone efficiency. The Vikings will likely run the ball much more in the red […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Not At OTAs

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) is not attending organized team activities on Monday, but head coach Pat Shurmur expects Beckham to be present for mandatory minicamp next week. This isn't really much of a story as he seeks a long-term extension from the Giants. OBJ should be fully healed from ankle […]

Sidney Jones Expected to Serve as the Primary Slot Cornerback

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Sidney Jones is expected to play as the primary slot cornerback this season, according to a source. Ronald Darby and Jalen Mills will be the outside starters, with Jones playing inside. Jones barely played in his 2017 rookie season due to an Achilles injury, but he's reportedly been excellent at OTAs. […]

Rob Gronkowski Will Attend Minicamp

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, who has been absent for voluntary workouts, confirmed that he will be a full go for mandatory minicamp this week. “We’ve got mandatory minicamp this week. So I’ll be there this week. I’ll be full go. I’m looking forward to it. Can’t wait to get back to work. […]

Devin Smith Fighting Long Odds To Make Team

ESPN New York's Rich Cimini doesn't see wide receiver Devin Smith (knee) making the roster while trying to rebound from his second ACL surgery. There are at least six receivers ahead of him on the current depth chart, and head coach Todd Bowles said Smith will sit out the rest of spring workouts. The former […]

ArDarius Stewart Not Showing Much Improvement

New York Jets wide receiver Ardarius Stewart hasn't shown much progress in organized team activities and is now behind Chad Hansen on the depth chart. Stewart had just six catches for 82 yards in his rookie season and is behind the eight ball with Quincy Enunwa returning and Terrelle Pryor added to the fold in […]

Quincy Enunwa Says He's A Wide Receiver

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa sees himself as a wide receiver after he lined up in the slot (546 snaps), at tight end (105) and at outside receiver (176) during his breakout 2016 season. "I definitely consider myself a receiver," Enunwa said. "Doing that stuff was my opportunity to get on the field. […]

Brandon Marshall Takes Part In Practice This Week

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle, toe) was eased into organized team activities Wednesday and ran just a few plays during team sessions. "I'm not where I want to be," Marshall said. "Not even close. But my goal is to be in midseason form come (training camp)." Now 34 years old and showing decline […]

Giants, Odell Beckham Jr. Close To Contract Showdown?

A showdown between the New York Giants and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. could be getting close on a contract extension. The star receiver hasn't been cleared to practice fully following ankle surgery, but he's getting close, according to head coach Pat Shurmur. Beckham has yet to publicly dismiss a statement from earlier in the […]

Kenneth Dixon Looks To Be Healthy For 2018, Could Make Impact

Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon missed 2017 with a meniscus tear and allowed Alex Collins to grab the starting job, which he ran away with. Collins may enter training camp as the starter but Dixon will still get a chance to fight for it. Before the injury, Dixon had impressed his coaches. One big […]

Justin Hardy Making Good Progress

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy (shoulder) is recovering nicely from offseason surgery, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Hardy should be fully recovered by training camp this summer, but his fantasy value will take a hit with first-round wideceiver Calvin Ridley now in the fold behind Julio Jones and Mohamed Sanu. Hardy has never […]

Chris Carson Feeling "More Solid"

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson has been a standout at organized team activities and has been feeling good after finishing last year on Injured Reserve with a high ankle sprain and a leg fracture. “I feel a lot better now. Just my body feels a lot more stable than it did last year," Carson […]

Peyton Barber In Great Shape Physically

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber, who led the team in rushing last year with a career-high 423 yards, worked hard on his physique in the offseason in order to try and remain the starter, even after the Bucs drafted Ronald Jones in the second round. Barber also had three touchdowns and 3.9 yards […]

Dez Bryant Expected To Wait To Sign

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant is expected to remain on the market until the start of training camp, according to sources. He is receiving plenty of interest but has chosen to be patient and selective. The Ravens offered Bryant a multi-year deal but he turned it down, suggesting that he'd rather go for a one-year, […]

Philip Rivers Would Like Antonio Gates To Return

While Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco won't rule out re-signing tight end Antonio Gates with Hunter Henry (knee) out for the year, quarterback Philip Rivers has voted for the return of Gates. "Would be a natural fit, right?" Telesco wrote during a live chat with fans on the team's official website. "I saw […]

Kerryon Johnson To Be Used on the Outside

The Detroit Lions believe that rookie running back Kerryon Johnson could someday become a three-down back. However, they don't want to demand that from him in Year 1. LeGarrette Blount will likely help shoulder some of that load, with general manager Bob Quin indicating that Johnson will be used more on the outside, at least […]

Taylor Lewan Could Become Highest Paid Tackle

Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, who is in the final year of his rookie deal, could become the NFL's next highest paid left tackle after the Giants signed left tackle Nate Solder to a four-year, $62 million deal ($35 million guaranteed) in March. Titans general manager Jon Robinson has told Lewan they want to […]