Packers Plan To Keep DeShone Kizer, Tim Boyle

After the trade of quarterback Brett Hundley to the Seahawks, the Green Bay Packers plan on keeping both Deshone Kizer and Tim Boyle as backups to Aaron Rodgers on the 53-man roster, according to a source. Kizer struggled mightily in his rookie year and was thrown into the fire before he was ready on an […]

Adam Gase Wants Kenyan Drake To Be Bell-Cow Back

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase believes in running back Kenyan Drake and wants to keep him heavily involved in the offense on a week-to-week basis. “You’d love to get in that 70-75 plays per game [range] as a unit. If that happens, then you’re looking at hopefully anywhere from 15-20 carries and 6-8 targets," […]

Tyler Lockett Receives Three-Year Extension

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett agreed to a three-year deal with a base value of $31.8 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The maximum value of the deal comes out to $37.8 million, with $20 million guaranteed. Lockett is the No. 2 receiver across from Doug Baldwin in Seattle. There will be a […]

Jermaine Gresham Could Be Ready For Week 1

Arizona Cardinals tight end Jermaine Gresham could be ready to play in Week 1 of the regular season. Despite being on the PUP list for the entirety of the offseason, head coach Steve Wilks is hopeful that he'll be able to step up once the season begins. Gresham will likely fight with Ricky Seals-Jones for […]

Sam Bradford To Be Held Out Of Preseason Finale

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford will likely be held out of the team's preseason finale on Thursday, along with wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and running back David Johnson. Bradford is going to be the team's starting quarterback heading into the season, making him a good QB2 option for the year in an offense that should […]

Jared Goff Will Not Play In Preseason Finale

For the last few weeks, there was some debate whether Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff would play in the preseason. It's become clear that he will not, as both he and backup Sean Mannion will be resting this weekend. Goff will be playing in Week 1 alongside superstar running back Todd Gurley. Goff has […]

Brett Hundley Traded to Seattle

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley has been traded to the Seattle Seahawks. He was traded for a 2019 draft pick. Hundley had an impressive preseason throwing for 263 yards with a 62.2 completion percentage despite very poor protection from the offensive line. Hundley fills a need for Seattle who needed […]

Lions Cut Robert Ayers

The Detroit Lions cut defensive end Robert Ayers on Tuesday, one day after the team announced they had signed the 33-year-old veteran. Ayers practiced with the team on Monday, and ESPN.com's Michael Rothstein reports there were no injury designations on the transaction wire. It's not uncommon for a player to be cut on short notice, […]

Aaron Donald Rapidly Making Progress

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. Head coach Sean McVay was very optimistic on Tuesday that Donald could be ready for the season opener after holding out for a contract extension. He instantly upgrades their pass rush while increasing their ability to create turnovers. Fumbles […]

Malik Hooker Primed For Strong Return From Torn ACL

The Indianapolis Colts got a steal in safety Malik Hooker at 15th overall in the 2017 NFL draft. He was poised for a push at the Rookie Of the Year before a torn ACL cut his season short. In less than 10 months time, he looks ready to continue that quest up the safety ranks. […]

Roquan Smith Expected To Play In Week 1

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy is optimistic that rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) will be able to play in Week 1 on Sept. 9 against the Packers. The Bears will play it cautious and are likely to keep Smith out of the preseason finale this Thursday, which means he will have missed all five […]

Cameron Meredith To Play Extensively Thursday

While most of the New Orleans Saints starters won't play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Rams, wide receiver Cameron Meredith will play a lot. He's returning from a torn ACL that kept him out all of last year and he also missed some time in training camp with the Saints. He hasn't […]

Dallas Goedert Could Benefit From Alshon Jeffery's Injury

With Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) expected to miss the first two weeks of the season, the team is expected to run more two-tight end sets. That would benefit rookie tight end Dallas Goedert, who has impressed the coaches in training camp and the preseason. While Goedert has a lot of upside in […]

Vance McDonald Restructures Deal

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald restructured his deal on Tuesday to help the team free up over $2 million in salary cap space by converting around $3 million of his base salary into a signing bonus for this year, according to a league source. McDonald caught just 14 passes for 188 yards and one […]

George Kittle Back At Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (shoulder) was back at practice in limited fashion on Tuesday. Kittle separated his shoulder in Week 1 of the preseason but could be ready to go for Week 1 of the regular season. The 24-year-old caught 43 passes for 515 yards and two touchdowns in his rookie year […]

Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida At Practice Tuesday

San Francisco 49ers running backs Jerick McKinnon (calf) and Matt Breida (shoulder) were both taking part in individual conditioning work at practice on Tuesday. Both players aren't fully participating in practice yet, but it's a good sign that they are on track to be ready for Week 1. McKinnon was a high-profile free-agent signing and […]

Adam Thielen's Injury Is Minor

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen (leg) is "good" after leaving practice on Tuesday, according to a league source. There is no cause for long-term concern here. Thielen should be good to go for Week 1. He is a low-end WR1/high-end WR2 in fantasy after his breakout 2017 season.

Le'Veon Bell Expects To Join Steelers Monday

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell has been telling teammates that he will report to the team on Labor Day, this Monday. Bell has sat out all of training camp to voice his displeasure regarding the lack of a long-term contract from the Steelers. If Bell returns to the team on Monday, he will be […]

Alshon Jeffery Hoping To Return For Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (shoulder) is expected to miss at least the first two games of the regular season. The Eagles plan to activate him off the Physically Unable to Perform list this weekend with the hope that he can return in Week 3 against the Colts. This obviously is a huge hit […]

Zane Gonzalez Wins Kicking Job

Cleveland Browns place kicker Zane Gonzalez appears to have won the kicking job after the team cut kicker Ross Martin on Tuesday. A seventh-round pick last year, Gonzalez made just 15 of his 20 attempts for the 0-16 Browns in 2017. While Cleveland's offense should be much improved this year, Gonzalez isn't worth drafting in […]

Carlos Dunlap Lands Three-Year Extension

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap signed a three-year, $45 million contract extension on Tuesday, according to a source. The 29-year-old Dunlap is part of a very disruptive defensive line in Cincinnati. He recorded 46 tackles and 7.5 sacks along with a forced fumble and an interception returned for a touchdown in 2017. Dunlap has […]

Geno Atkins Signs Four-Year Extension

Cincinnati Bengals two-time All-Pro defensive tackle Geno Atkins signed a four-year contract extension on Tuesday. Atkins was heading into the final year of a five-year deal he signed in 2013. Atkins is an anchor on the team's defensive line and recorded 46 tackles and nine sacks in 2017. He's had at least nine sacks in […]

Steelers Unlikely To Hold Le'Veon Bell Back In Week 1

Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Randy Fichtner said it's unlikely that the team will scale running back Le'Veon Bell back at all in Week 1 after he hasn't participated at all in training camp or the preseason for the second straight year. "That’s a hard question because that’s Le’Veon Bell...There are things he can do that, […]

Sony Michel Limited In Practice

New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel (knee) remained limited in practice on Tuesday, according to running backs coach Ivan Fears. "He’s still under doctors’ care. They haven’t totally freed him up for us to do everything with him, so we’re doing everything we possibly can to keep him up to date," Fears said. […]

Doug Baldwin's Knee Will Be An Issue All Year

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (knee) said he's at 80 to 85 percent health right now and that his knee injury is something he'll have to deal with all year. It's not something his fantasy owners want to hear at all. It appears Baldwin will be able to suit up for Week 1 in […]

Samaje Perine On Track To Play In Preseason Finale

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine (ankle) will be ready for the final preseason game on Thursday against the Ravens, according to head coach Jay Gruden. Perine could be playing for a roster spot after the team signed Adrian Peterson. Rob Kelley and Kapri Bibbs are also in the mix for roster spots alongside third-down […]

Roquan Smith Unlikely To Play Thursday

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith (hamstring) returned to practice on Tuesday, but head coach Matt Nagy said Smith is unlikely to play in the preseason finale on Thursday against the Bills. Smith got a late start to training camp due to a contract holdout, and the injury further set him back. Expected to be […]

Marlon Mack Improving

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack (hamstring) has made good progress over the last two days, according to head coach Frank Reich. Mack still isn't a lock to be ready for Week 1, however, which further complicates an already clouded running back by committee picture. Mack should lead the way when healthy, but Robert Turbin […]

Jordy Nelson Could Be Derek Carr's Safety Blanket

ESPN's Paul Gutierrez doesn't expect Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson to put up huge numbers this year with the offense revolving so much around Amari Cooper, but Nelson should help fill the void left by Michael Crabtree as quarterback Derek Carr's "security blanket." Nelson still has plenty of speed to create separation, and his […]

John Ross Still Working To Earn Team's Trust

Cincinnati Bengals second-year wideout John Ross flashed with a 57-yard touchdown in the last preseason game, but he continues to show inconsistency and is working to earn the team's trust, according to ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Terrell believes that receiver Tyler Boyd could wind up having more value in point-per-reception leagues since he'll be used more […]