Christine Michael Suffers Concussion

Indianapolis Colts running back Christine Michael (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's preseason matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Michael rushed five times for 41 yards, caught a pass for 20 yards, and lost a fumble before exiting the contest. Although Michael was cleared to return, the Colts chose to sit him for the rest […]

AJ McCarron To Play Entire Game Thursday

The Buffalo Bills announced that quarterback AJ McCarron (shoulder) will play the entire final preseason game on Thursday. It means rookie Josh Allen and Nathan Peterman won't play at all with the team still not having announced a starter for Week 1. McCarron is trying to make up for lost time due to his injury. […]

Dwayne Allen Takes Pay Cut

New England Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen agreed to reduce his contract in 2018. He was due $4.5 million with a $5 million salary cap hit, but that will now be lowered. Allen had just 10 catches for 86 yards and one score in his first season with New England in 2017. He isn't fantasy […]

Bucs Release Charles Sims

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released running back Charles Sims (knee) with an injury settlement on Thursday. Sims was ruled out for the season when he was placed on Injured Reserve last week. Peyton Barber will enter the year as the team's lead back and is the one to own for fantasy owners, although promising rookie […]

EJ Manuel Set For Playing Time Versus Seahawks

Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel will see plenty of playing time in Thursday's game versus the Seahawks. Manuel is competing with Connor Cook for the backup quarterback spot, which is truly up in the air right now. Manuel has played in all three preseason games and finished with 222 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions. […]

Connor Cook Ready For Action Thursday Night Versus Seahawks

Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook will see plenty of playing time versus the Seahawks on Thursday night. Starting quarterback Derek Carr won't see any action, so the time comes down to Cook and EJ Manuel, who are both competing for the backup role. Cook has played in all three preseason games so far but has […]

Ameer Abdullah On The Bubble

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah has done enough this preseason to prove he belongs on the Lions 53-man roster, but there is still a chance he gets cut or traded, according to MLive.com's Kyle Meinke. Abdullah has started 22 games since entering the league in 2015, and ball security has been a major issue […]

Seth Roberts Should See Action Thursday Versus The Seahawks

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts should see playing time in their last preseason game against the Seahawks Thursday night. Roberts missed the first two preseason games due to an injury but saw action last week versus the Packers. Roberts ended last week's game with no catches on only one target but should be in […]

Rob Gronkowski Restructures Deal

The New England Patriots restructured tight end Rob Gronkowski's deal on Thursday to add $4.3 million. He'll receive $1 million in per-game bonuses and $3.3 million in incentives that will boost the maximum value of his deal to $13.050 million. It seemed like only a matter of time that this would happen. The elite tight […]

Raiders Release Wide Receiver Griff Whalen

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Griff Whalen has been released by the team, according to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Whalen has a turf toe injury and is going to be out for about four weeks, but is eligible to re-sign with the Raiders in Week 7. Whalen has been competing for a receiver […]

Amara Darboh To Play Thursday

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Amara Darboh (clavicle, hip), who has missed significant time this summer, will take the field for the preseason finale on Thursday. Darboh could help his cause for a roster spot with a good performance on Thursday as he attempts to beat out veteran wideout Brandon Marshall. Despite the missed time this […]

Sony Michel's Week 1 Availability In Doubt?

The New England Patriots don't feel as strongly about rookie running back Sony Michel's (knee) Week 1 availability as they do about Rex Burkhead's (knee). Michel has missed valuable time in training camp and the preseason because of his injury, and he was likely third on the depth chart, at best, behind Burkhead and James […]

Lions May Be Showcasing Ameer Abdullah For A Trade

The Detroit Lions have been giving running back Ameer Abdullah a lot of run with the first-team offense in the preseason and training camp, and it may be so that they can showcase him to teams for a potential trade. Abdullah is currently behind LeGarrette Blount, rookie Kerryon Johnson and third-down back Theo Riddick on […]

Rams Restructure Robert Woods' Deal

The Los Angeles Rams restructured the deals of wide receiver Robert Woods and offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth on Thursday to help clear $7 million in salary cap space in 2018, according to a source. It's another suggestion that the team may be close to signing defensive tackle Aaron Donald to a lucrative contract extension. It's […]

Sam Darnold Learning From Mistakes

One of the reasons why New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold is expected to start in Week 1 is that he has learned from his mistakes quickly in training camp and the preseason. “He learns from his mistakes, that’s the biggest thing,” head coach Todd Bowles said from his office earlier this week. “He […]

Elvis Dumervil Announces Retirement

Former Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens defensive end Elvis Dumervil announced his retirement on Thursday. The 34-year-old lasted 12 seasons in the NFL and entered the league as a fourth-round pick by the Broncos in 2006. He received first-team All-Pro selections twice and made five Pro Bowls. Dumervil ends his career with 105.5 sacks, which […]

Brice Butler To Make Most Of Thursday's Opportunity

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brice Butler will hope to make the most of Thursday's fourth preseason game as he attempts to become one of the starting receivers on the team. Butler is currently competing with Christian Kirk and Chad Williams for one of the starting roles behind veteran Larry Fitzgerald. So far, it looks like […]

Chase Edmonds A Good Bet For Preseason Week 4

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Chase Edmonds should start the game Thursday at running back following his impressive performances in the preseason so far. Battling with T.J. Logan for the backup running back job, Edmonds will likely take over in the event of a David Johnson absence. Therefore, he should be considered a solid handcuff […]

Mike Glennon Hopes To Perform In Preseason Week 4

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Mike Glennon will hope to do well in the team's final preseason game in order to consolidate his spot as the team's third quarterback behind Sam Bradford and Josh Rosen. Glennon has had a decent career as a backup thus far and will likely continue to be the backup given the team's […]

Jets Interested In Khalil Mack

One of the teams shopping for Oakland Raiders All-Pro defensive end Khalil Mack is the New York Jets, according to the New York Daily News. However, the Raiders have shown no indication that they would entertain the notion of trading Mack, as they are asking for at least two first-round picks in return, which is […]

Cayleb Jones Likely To Be Cut After Wednesday's Arrests

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cayleb Jones sure is not doing himself any favors this offseason. After getting slapped with a four-game suspension for violating the league's PED policies back in April, Jones was arrested for misdemeanor domestic assault and felony theft on Wednesday. Jones was already on the roster bubble, but these transgressions should solidify […]

Khalil Mack's Price Tag Is Very High

The Oakland Raiders have received "a bunch of calls in recent days" about defensive end Khalil Mack, who is still firmly entrenched in a contract holdout. The Raiders won't give Mack away, though, and are giving "the impression the price would be at least two first-round picks." Mack was the 2016 Defensive Player of the […]

Browns Release Mychal Kendricks

The Cleveland Browns released linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Wednesday. Kendricks has been indicted on charges of insider trading and has admitted to it. The 27-year-old was in line to play for the Browns after six seasons with the Eagles. Kendricks had 77 tackles and two sacks for the Super Bowl champion Eagles last year.

Cowboys Looking For Safety Help

With Dallas Cowboys safety Xavier Woods' (hamstring) availability for the start of the regular season in doubt, executive vice president Stephen Jones admitted the team is looking for safety help. Woods' backup, Kavon Frazier, will play with a separated shoulder. Starting strong safety Jeff Heath has suffered from an illness and a sprained ankle. Seahawks […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Won't Play Thursday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not play in the team’s final preseason game on Thursday, according to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. Garoppolo had mixed results in his preseason performances, completing 59 percent of his passes while tossing one touchdown and one interception. However, his upside in Kyle Shanahan’s offense should offset any concerns fantasy […]

Ed Dickson Remains On NFI List

Seattle Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson (groin), who remains on the Non-Football Injury list with a strained groin, aggravated something else that has caused his slow return. Head coach Pete Carroll said Dickson was expected to work out Wednesday. The 31-year-old could become the main pass-catching tight end in his first year with Seattle, but […]

Rashaad Penny Could Play Thursday

Seattle Seahawks rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger), who is no longer wearing a cast on his finger, could play in the preseason finale on Thursday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. The Seahawks haven't made a final decision, and they may choose to play it safe and hold him out. Penny has lost valuable […]

K.J. Wright Won't Be Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright (knee) will not be ready for Week 1 against the Denver Broncos, according to head coach Pete Carroll. In his absence, rookie Shaquem Griffin is expected to start. Wright underwent a "cleanup" arthroscopic procedure on his knee on Monday and is expected to be out a couple of weeks. Carroll […]

Alfred Morris Expected to Make Roster

San Francisco 49ers running back Alfred Morris is not expected to play much in the team’s final preseason matchup, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. This is a good indication that Morris is expected to make the roster after signing with the team just two weeks ago. The 29-year-old’s role is still to be determined, […]

Josh Rosen Won't Play On Thursday

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen (thumb) will not play in the preseason finale on Thursday, according to a team source. Rosen was able to throw on Tuesday, so this is clearly not a serious injury. The Cardinals are just playing it cautious with their first-round pick heading into the regular season. Rosen will open […]