Seahawks See Rashaad Penny As Three-Down Back

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and the rest of the coaching staff continue to see running back Rashaad Penny, their first-round pick, as a three-down back heading into his rookie year. “He caught the ball beautifully,” Carroll said. “He can do whatever we need to do in the throwing game. Schotty (Brian Schottenheimer) did […]

Mike Gillislee Must Fight For Roster Spot

New England Patriots running back Mike Gillislee will be fighting for a roster spot in training camp, barring an injury to another running back on the team. First-round pick Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead and passing back James White are locks for the roster. That will leave Gillislee, Jeremy Hill, Brandon Bolden and Ralph Webb fighting […]

Coby Fleener, Brandon Coleman Expected To Be On Bubble

New Orleans Saints tight end Coby Fleener and wide receiver Brandon Coleman, as well as running back Daniel Lasco and wideout Tommylee Lewis, are expected to be on the roster bubble in training camp this summer. Fleener didn't live up to his free-agent expectations in New Orleans last year and has been in jeopardy for […]

Todd Haley Has Total Control Over Cleveland Offense

According to Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson, new offensive coordinator Todd Haley has "total autonomy" over the team's offense in 2018. This is noteworthy because Jackson is known as an offensive-minded coach who insisted on calling his own plays instead of hiring an OC in his first two years with the team, in which […]

Hue Jackson Excited About Baker Mayfield But Tyrod Is Still The Starter

Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson was very effusive in his praise of rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield following the team's first rookie minicamp practice on Friday. Despite the praise, Jackson did take time to mention that Tyrod Taylor is still the team's starting quarterback. “Let’s make sure we pump our brakes a little bit because […]

Teddy Bridgewater Expected To Throw At OTAs

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) is expected to participate in organized team activities and is expected to throw, but it's not clear how much else he'll do. Bowles said, "He's been working out." Bridgewater definitely isn't 100 percent and will surely be limited in OTAs, but he's making […]

Ravens Not Worried About Lamar Jackson's Accuracy

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh isn't at all concerned about questions surrounding quarterback Lamar Jackson's accuracy issues in college. "The thing I was really impressed with is I thought he was accurate," Harbaugh said. "You read the reports ... but he's a naturally talented thrower. He has natural arm talent. That's something that I […]

Dolphins Claim Bryce Petty Off Waivers

The Miami Dolphins claimed quarterback Bryce Petty off waivers from the Jets on Friday, according to a source. The fourth-round pick in 2015 has looked overmatched in his limited action in the NFL. In parts of 10 games for New York the last two years, Petty has four touchdowns and 10 interceptions with a 53.1 […]

O.J. Howard Says He's Ready To Go

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end O.J. Howard (ankle), who finished his rookie year on Injured Reserve, said he is a full go for offseason workouts. Howard came on strong in the second half of the season but finished with just 26 catches for 432 yards and six touchdowns. The presence of Cameron Brate in Tampa […]

Colts GM Excited About New Offense

Though he sees plenty of talent already on the roster, Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard believes that the new offensive scheme incorporated by head coach Frank Reich will "lift players across the board." Reich is expected to implement more no-huddle components to the offense alongside concepts learned from his time in Philadelphia. With the […]

Seahawks Release Cliff Avril

The Seattle Seahawks released defensive end Cliff Avril (neck) with a failed-physical designation Friday. Avril sustained a serious neck injury after just four games in 2017 and was put on Injured Reserve. The 32-year-old joined the Legion of Boom in 2013 and became one of the top players on their defensive front, recording 33.5 sacks […]

Sam Darnold Could Win Starting Job

New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles said that rookie quarterback Sam Darnold will be allowed to win the starting gig in training camp, even though Bowles already stated that Josh McCown is the starter. If Darnold is the better quarterback in training camp, the Jets could elect to go with him right off the […]

Elijhaa Penny To Switch To Fullback

Arizona Cardinals running back Elijhaa Penny is making the switch to fullback for the 2018 season. This is part of a move to get Penny more offensive snaps. However, despite the switch, his fantasy value should be considered minimal. Furthermore, this should open rookie running back Chase Edmonds and second-year pro T.J. Logan to become […]

Cowboys to Take a Committee Approach at Tight End

The Dallas Cowboys will be using a committee approach at tight end this season. With 15-year veteran Jason Witten retiring from football to join the broadcast booth, the Cowboys are left without a legitimate starting tight end for the first time in 15 seasons. Geoff Swaim, Blake Jarwin, Rico Gathers and fourth-round pick Dalton Schultz […]

Eagles Pick Up Doug Pederson's Option

The Philadelphia Eagles have exercised coach Doug Pederson's contract option, which now means he is signed through 2020. The original four-year contract becomes a five-year contract with the option picked up. After leading the Eagles to their first Super Bowl win, the option was a no-brainer. Pederson is a candidate for a big-time extension within […]

Earl Thomas Expected To Stick Around

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider doesn't expect veteran safety Earl Thomas to force his way out of town in the final year of his current contract. “My sense is that he wants to be here,” Schneider said on 710 ESPN Seattle, via Jessamyn McIntyre. “I haven’t got that sense from his agents at all.” […]

Christian Hackenberg Trying To Fix Throwing Motion

New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg has been working with quarterbacks coach Jeff Christensen in an attempt to reboot his throwing motion. The Jets second-round pick in 2016, Hackenberg has looked overmatched in practices and preseason for the team and hasn't attempted a regular season pass in two years. With Gang Green drafting Sam Darnold […]

Matt Ryan Agrees To Five-Year Extension

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan agreed to a five-year contract extension on Thursday that will make him the first $30 million per-year quarterback in NFL history, according to league and team sources. He'll receive $100 million guaranteed. Ryan is pretty consistent with seven straight 4,000-yard seasons, and he broke out during the team's Super Bowl […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Expected To Have Expanded Role

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones is expected to enter the 2018 season as the starting tight end for the team. Additionally, the second-year former undrafted free agent will likely have an expanded role in the offense next season. This makes Seals-Jones a steal with midrange TE2 value and considerable upside, as both Sam Bradford […]

Cowboys Are Excited About Blake Jarwin

The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly excited about second-year tight end Blake Jarwin. With the somewhat sudden news of Jason Witten retiring after 15 seasons, the Cowboys are in the unfamiliar position of not knowing who to throw out as a tight end. Rico Gathers missed all of last season with a concussion but could be […]

Packers Expect New Aaron Rodgers Deal Soon

On Thursday, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said that he expects a new contract with quarterback Aaron Rodgers to get done soon. Gutekunst said that both sides were actively working on it. Gutekunst also said that one reason there has been a delay in reaching a new deal is that both sides are […]

Ravens Decline To Exercise Breshad Perriman's Option

The Baltimore Ravens did not exercise wide receiver Breshad Perriman's fifth-year option for the 2019 season. Perriman hasn't earned it after recording only 43 catches for 576 yards and three touchdowns after being selected 26th overall in the first round in 2015. After all the wideout additions Baltimore made in free agency (Michael Crabtree, John […]

Phillip Dorsett Has Option Declined

The New England Patriots declined to exercise wide receiver Phillip Dorsett's fifth-year option for 2019. The 25-year-old had a career-low 12 receptions for 194 yards and zero scores in 15 games in his first season with New England in 2017, and he hasn't had more than 33 catches in his three years in the league. […]

Jets Releasing Bryce Petty

The New York Jets are releasing quarterback Bryce Petty on Thursday, according to a source. After being drafted in the fourth round in 2015, Petty has played in parts of just 10 games for Gang Green, sporting a 53.1 completion percentage with four touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He's looked overwhelmed on the football field and […]

Robby Anderson's Warrant Dropped

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson's attorney, Ed O'Donnell, said the warrant issued for his client has been lifted. There was a clerical error by the court and Anderson wasn't notified of his court date, hence his absence Wednesday. His next court date will be on July 19. Anderson isn't facing any felony charges […]

Joe Flacco's Clock Ticking In Baltimore

The clock is officially ticking on Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco after the team traded up to select Lamar Jackson at the end of the first round. All 56 quarterbacks that have been taken in the first round in the last two decades have gotten a shot to start within three years of being drafted. […]

Timmy Jernigan Questionable for Week 1

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan (back) is questionable for Week 1 of the 2018 season. Reports on Jernigan's back surgery surfaced this week, but this is the first report of him potentially missing any actual game time. The recovery period for his particular surgery is four to six months, making Jernigan a candidate to […]

Eagles Sign Joe Callahan

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent quarterback Joe Callahan. Waived by the Green Bay Packers a few days earlier, Callahan went through waivers unclaimed. With Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles firmly planted as Carson Wentz's backup, Callahan will be little more than a camp arm for the defending Super Bowl champions.

Jason Witten Officially Retires

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has officially retired from the NFL. His 15-year career comes to an end, as he will join ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast starting this season. Witten had been weighing his options over the past few weeks, deciding between playing another season or trading in his cleats for a suit […]

Eagles Sign Markus Wheaton

The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent wide receiver Markus Wheaton to a one-year contract. Wheaton played for the Chicago Bears last season, but injuries limited him to just 11 games. He won't be guaranteed a spot on the Eagles and will need to show well just to make the roster. He's very unlikely to have fantasy […]