Kyle Rudolph Working Out This Week

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle), who has had five surgeries in the last 10 years, was taking part in organized team activities this week after having offseason surgery on his severely sprained right ankle. It has given Rudolph a chance to work with new quarterback Kirk Cousins, which is a good thing. New […]

Minicamp Should Give Sam Bradford More Work

The Arizona Cardinals are expected to give veteran quarterback Sam Bradford considerable work during the team's minicamp. This is good news for the signal-caller, as he should be the starter for the team's offense at the start of the season (given that he is able to play healthy). Bradford should be considered a QB2 with […]

Baker Mayfield Promoted To Second-String Offense

Cleveland Browns rookie Baker Mayfield was promoted to second-team quarterback in the third and final week of organized team activities. Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in April's NFL draft, opened OTAs as the team's third-stringer behind starter Tyrod Taylor and former Arizona Cardinal Drew Stanton. By Tuesday, Mayfield had moved ahead of Stanton and […]

Denzel Ward Promoted To First-Team Defense

Cleveland Browns rookie Denzel Ward didn't waste much time impressing his new team. The former Ohio State cornerback has already been promoted to the first team in Gregg Williams' defense. The promotion for the No. 4 overall pick was announced during the third and final week of organized team activities. Head coach Hue Jackson stated, […]

Josh Malone Hoping to Make Second-Year Leap

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone is back on the practice field and is hoping to force his way into more playing time in 2018. Malone caught six passes for 63 yards last year. The return of John Ross has left Malone on the outside looking in, but he is hoping to make the second-year […]

Kenny Golladay Looks Sharp in Minicamp

Detroit Lions receiver Kenny Golladay looked sharp in his first day at minicamp. Golladay had an outstanding debut last year, but lost most of the rest of the season to an injury. He still hauled in three touchdowns and averaged 17 yards per catch. He'll compete for the No. 3 receiver spot with T.J. Jones, […]

Malik Jackson Feels Better After Dieting

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson is feeling better during organized activities after dieting in the offseason. “He really came in shape,” Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said of Jackson late last week. “I know he was gone for a couple weeks in Phase 1 [of the ’18 offseason program] and a week in Phase […]

Laquon Treadwell Working With First-Team Offense

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has been working with the first-team offense this week during organized team activities as the third wide receiver. Kendall Wright, acquired in free agency, has been working with the second- and third-teams. The former first-round pick in 2016 has just 21 catches in his two seasons in the NFL […]

Carson Wentz Looking More and More Likely to be Ready

According to ESPN's Chris Mortensen, who is usually conservative with his injury estimates, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) is looking more and more likely to be ready for Week 1. Specifically, he said he is, "starting to believe that Carson Wentz is going to be ready for the opener." The Eagles have Super Bowl […]

Shane Ray May Need Another Surgery

Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is seeking a second opinion on his left wrist, but as of now, another surgery has been recommended, according to a source. However, the surgery wouldn't be season-ending if he gets it. Ray has had four surgeries on the same wrist in the last year, and it limited him […]

Dalvin Cook Taking Part In Team Drills

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) was told at the start of this week that he could participate in team drills at organized team activities. Cook tore his ACL after just four games in his rookie season in 2017. However, he had attempted 74 rushes for 354 yards (4.8 yards per carry) for two […]

Zach Miller Placed On PUP List

The Chicago Bears placed tight end Zach Miller (leg) on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform list, which will end his season. The Bears signed Miller to a one-year deal on Monday as a good-faith gesture knowing that it was a long shot that he'd ever play again.

Terrelle Pryor Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp

Updating a previous report, Terrelle Pryor (foot) recently had a minor cleanup procedure on his foot and has been in a walking boot during organized team activities, according to sources. However, he's expected to be ready for training camp in July. The good news is that this latest surgery has nothing to do with the […]

Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt Expected To Avoid PUP

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) and defensive end J.J. Watt (leg) are progressing so well that neither are expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. That's great news for two of Houston's top players on offense and defense. Watson was on a fantastic pace in […]

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. […]