"Mounting Belief" Browns Will Select Baker Mayfield

According to a tweet by ESPN's Adam Schefter, there's "mounting belief" that the Cleveland Browns will use the first overall pick in the draft on Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Schefter cited that many head coaches and executives around the league are hearing that Cleveland will tab Mayfield with the No. 1 pick on Thursday. Cleveland […]

Josh Rosen's Personality May Clash With Certain Teams

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen may be the most intelligent quarterback in this year's class, and he could even be the consensus most talented overall passer. However, he won't be a personality fit for every team. "To me, he's Jay Cutler and Jeff George. I just can't get past that in my head," a quarterbacks coach […]

Browns Shopping Fourth Overall Pick

ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted on Wednesday that the Cleveland Browns are shopping the fourth overall pick in the NFL draft. Cleveland is sure to draft a quarterback with the first overall pick but they could get quite the haul in return for the No. 4 pick, most likely from a team looking to move up […]

49ers Covet Tremaine Edmunds

The San Francisco 49ers covet Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds at nine overall in the draft. If he's already gone by then, the 49ers could decide to trade back and target Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Linebacker is an area of need for the Niners, but promising sophomore Reuben Foster may not be suspended […]

Reuben Foster Receives A Break In Legal Matter

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster's girlfriend is apparently initially lied to police about Foster injuring her during a February incident at his home, according to the girlfriend's attorney. The attorney, Stephanie Rickard, said that the girlfriend's injuries were suffered in a fight with another woman and there was video evidence of the fight. “(Foster) […]

Lamar Jackson's Football IQ A Question Mark

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has enough arm strength to be drafted as a quarterback in the NFL, but his inconsistent accuracy and lack of football IQ remain a big question. "He's an awesome athlete. He will not be able to play (quarterback) in this league, mark my words," an offensive coordinator said. "When he throws, […]

Dez Bryant Turned Down Deal With Ravens

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant turned down a multi-year offer from the Baltimore Ravens because he apparently prefers a one-year, prove-it deal, according to a source. Baltimore wouldn't have been the best landing spot for the aging receiver anyway after they added Michael Crabtree, John Brown and Willie Snead in free agency. Bryant may be […]

Eight Teams Showing Interest In C.J. Anderson

Eight teams are showing interest in free-agent running back C.J. Anderson, but there is not timetable for him to sign, according to a source close to Anderson. No specific teams were named, but Anderson should eventually find a team after posting his first career 1,000-yard season with Denver in 2017. However, he had just three […]

Patriots Have Legitimate Interest In Lamar Jackson

The New England Patriots interest in Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is legitimate. The Patriots have been tied to Jackson for a while, and it looks like they are really considering him as the heir apparent to Tom Brady. Jackson could easily fall in the first round, but New England still may need to trade up […]

Dez Bryant Not Expected To Sign Until After Draft

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant isn't expected to sign with a team until after the draft this weekend. The 29-year-old hasn't really received much interest on the open market since he was released from the Cowboys. It may have something to do with the fact that he's declined in recent seasons and led the NFL […]

Browns Possibly Cooling On Sam Darnold

According to sources, the Cleveland Browns may be cooling on the idea of selecting USC quarterback Sam Darnold with the first overall pick in the NFL draft. If this is indeed true, and one chooses to believe the recent news, it could be down to either Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen or Oklahoma signal-caller Baker Mayfield […]

Teddy Bridgewater Not A Lock For Roster Spot

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) won't be a lock for a roster spot with the team expected to draft a quarterback with the third overall pick on Thursday. Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty are trade/release candidates, but Bridgewater must prove he's healthy in order to stick around. New York isn't so sure Bridgewater […]

Cameron Meredith Could Take Part In Minicamp

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said wide receiver Cameron Meredith (knee) could see some action in minicamp. It's a great indication that Meredith will be all systems go for training camp this summer after he missed all of 2017 with a serious knee injury. The 25-year-old caught 66 balls for 888 yards and […]

Dolphins Picking Up DeVante Parker's Fifth-Year Option

The Miami Dolphins picked up wide receiver DeVante Parker's fifth-year option for the 2019 season on Tuesday, according to a league source. Although Parker had a career-high 57 catches in 2017, he still disappointed with drops and finished with 670 yards (career-low 11.8 yards per reception) and career-low one touchdown. He should be quarterback Ryan […]

Dalvin Cook Should Be Ready For Training Camp

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) should be a full participant in training camp in late July. He tore his ACL in his left knee in Week 4 last October in his rookie season, but he has been doing some on-field work during offseason workouts. “Really, Dalvin’s knocked the rehab out of the park,” […]

Rob Gronkowski Says He's Returning

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski said he will return for the 2018 season after contemplating retirement. “I met with coach [Bill Belichick] today and informed him I will be back for the 2018 season with the Pats,” Gronkowski wrote on his Instagram account. “I have been working out, staying in shape and feel […]

Andrew Luck Not Throwing at Veteran Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) is not throwing at the team's veteran minicamp, per George Bremer of CNHI Sports. This should hardly come as a surprise given general manager Chris Ballard's statements from four days ago, but Luck wasn't even out there playing catch with his fellow veterans, according to Bremer. Luck hasn't thrown […]

Paul Perkins Dealing With Pec Injury

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) injured his pectoral while training in the offseason, and his arm is in a sling during the team's workouts this week. It's unclear how long Perkins will be out, so stay tuned for more information on his injury. He was disappointing in 2017, rushing just 41 times […]

Cowboys Moving Forward Without Dez Bryant

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones made it clear on Tuesday that the team is planning on moving forward without free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant. The Bryant market has been a bit quieter than expected, but that doesn't mean the Cowboys should be expected to jump in. Bryant has drawn interest from a few teams, with […]

Rams Pick Up Options On Todd Gurley, Marcus Peters

The Los Angeles Rams picked up the fifth-year options on running back Todd Gurley and cornerback Marcus Peters on Tuesday, according to sources. In head coach Sean McVay's offense in 2017, Gurley excelled, setting career highs in carries (279), yards (1,305), rushing scores (13), receptions (64), receiving yards (788) and receiving touchdowns (six). He will […]

Panthers Could Re-Sign Derek Anderson

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney said the team is discussing re-signing quarterback Derek Anderson, but Hurney is also considering drafting another quarterback. If Anderson returns to the Panthers, he could compete for the backup job to Cam Newton with another signal caller that the team drafts. Anderson is not fantasy relevant.

Odell Beckham Jr. Will Be With Team In 2018

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will "absolutely" be a part of the team in 2018. Beckham isn't ready to physically take part in the team's voluntary minicamp, but it's a great sign that he's even present as the two sides try to work out a long-term contract […]

Bills Unlikely To Trade Up To No. 2 For QB

The Buffalo Bills are unlikely to use their stockpile of draft picks to trade up to No. 2 overall (Giants pick) to select a quarterback, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. "From what I understand, it's not going to be one of those things where they just sell out and (trade) all the way […]

Browns Considering Baker Mayfield First Overall

ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted on Tuesday that the Cleveland Browns are "definitely" considering Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in Thursday's NFL draft. The inclusion of Mayfield means the Browns have been strongly linked to Wyoming's Josh Allen, USC's Sam Darnold and Mayfield in the past few weeks. At this point, it […]

Kam Chancellor To Undergo Scan This Summer

Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor (neck) will undergo a neck scan in late June or early July, and the team should know more about his future at that time, according to general manager John Schneider. Chancellor has been the heart and soul of Seattle's tough defense for years, but he also hasn't played a full […]

Green Bay a Candidate to Trade Up in First Round

Despite some big signings in free agency, the Green Bay Packers still have some very significant holes to fill on their roster. With a league-high 12 draft picks in the 2018 draft, there has been some chatter that Green Bay may use some of that draft capital to move up from No. 14 to grab […]

Mike Williams Feels Like His Old Self

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams (back), who is already being labeled a bust after being selected seventh overall in 2017 but catching just 11 passes for 95 yards in 10 games in his rookie year, is ready to prove his doubters wrong in his sophomore season. “I’m real confident in my abilities. I […]

Chargers Plan To Pick Up Melvin Gordon's Fifth-Year Option

Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco announced Monday that the team plans to pick up running back Melvin Gordon's fifth-year option on his rookie deal. It is a no-brainer after Gordon had his best season as a pro last year, going over 1,000 yards on the ground for the first time in his three […]

Odell Beckham Jr. At Team's Minicamp

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) was present at the team's voluntary minicamp on Tuesday, but he is still not 100 percent from his ankle surgery last year, according to a team source. OBJ won't take part in all of practice, but it's a good sign he's even there while he continues […]

Colts Have Turned Down Trades for Jacoby Brissett

The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly turned down multiple trade offers for quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to NBC Sports' Michael Smith. General manager Chris Ballard spoke highly of Brissett, mentioning "he’s committed, he’s a great teammate, he’s got juice" and "he holds people accountable." Given the sudden transition to an ailing team after being traded by […]