Baker Mayfield's Final Visit Is With Cardinals

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield has his final visit with the Arizona Cardinals before the draft coming up. The Cardinals are a team looking for a long-term solution at quarterback despite signing veteran Sam Bradford. Although Mayfield will likely go ahead of the Cardinals pick, they could trade up and secure his services for the foreseeable […]

Nick Mangold To Retire

Free-agent center Nick Mangold said he will sign a one-year deal with the New York Jets next week before he retires. Mangold spent 11 seasons in the NFL and took 2017 off. He was an All Pro twice and played in seven Pro Bowls as one of the best centers of his time. All 11 […]

T.Y. Hilton Embracing a New Era for Colts

As a member of the old guard for a young Indianapolis Colts squad, wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is excited for what the future holds, according to Zak Keefer of the Indy Star. Hilton is the third longest-tenured Colt, only behind kicker Adam Vinatieri and left tackle Anthony Castonzo, with six years of relevant fantasy production […]

Dee Ford Feeling Great

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (back) said he was feeling great and pain-free Monday for the first day of offseason workouts. He landed on Injured Reserve in 2017 after just six games due to a lingering back injury that required offseason surgery. Ford was vague about his expected participation for organized team activities, but […]

Earl Thomas Misses Voluntary Workouts

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas was not present at voluntary workouts on Monday, according to a source. Thomas is searching for a new deal and has hinted that he may hold out, and the Seahawks have also been listening to trade offers for Thomas, so his future with the team is unsettled. Thomas missed two […]

Malik Hooker Non-Committal About Timetable for Return

Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker (knee) refused to answer any media questions on Tuesday about his timetable to return from an ACL injury he suffered in the 2017 season. Hooker was a shining young star last season in the seven games he played in, hauling in three interceptions and making four pass breakups in that […]

Whitney Mercilus Says He's 100 Percent

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus (pectoral) said he's "100 percent, no doubt" in his recovery from a torn pectoral muscle last year. The 27-year-old played in just five games due to his injury in 2017 and managed just one sack and 10 tackles. However, he had a career-high 12 sacks in 2015 and should be […]

Nathan Peterman Working With Tom House

Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman said he has worked with quarterback guru Tom House and others at his training facility in California in the offseason. It doesn't matter much, as Peterman is set to back up A.J. McCarron to begin the 2018 season after Peterman threw just two touchdowns and five interceptions (all in one […]

Texans Not Closing The Door On Alfred Blue

Free-agent running back Alfred Blue has several teams interested in him, including the Steelers, but the Houston Texans aren't ruling out re-signing him. The Texans could use the depth after D'Onta Foreman tore his Achilles on Nov. 19. Blue rushed for 262 yards and a touchdown on 71 carries in 11 games in 2017 for […]

Greg Olsen Says He's Fully Healed

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (foot) said his foot is completely healed heading into offseason workouts. His priority is to get a contract extension before the season, so it sounds as though Olsen is set on playing at least a few more seasons. A foot injury limited Olsen to just seven games last year […]

Jordan Howard Will Be Featured Back

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy said running back Jordan Howard will be the team's "featured back" in 2018. However, Nagy also said, "we're going to use multiple backs." Obviously Howard will continue to be the early-down back after two straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career, but his lack of receiving skills leaves him […]

Aaron Rodgers Discontent Over Personnel Role Complicates Extension

At several points this offseason, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has hinted that he has been unhappy that he has not been included in discussions related to certain personnel decisions. Chief amongst those instances were Green Bay’s decision to move on from quarterbacks coach Alex Van Pelt as well as Rodgers’ close friend, wide […]

Bears Won't Trade Jordan Howard

Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard said his agent spoke with the team and they assured him that Howard will not be traded. Howard is slated to be the main running back again in 2018 after he opened his career with two 1,000-yard seasons in Chicago's backfield. However, he was much less effective in 2017, […]

Carson Wentz Has Started to Run

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) said he is very encouraged by how his rehab process is going and told reporters he has advanced to the running portion. With everything seeming like it is on schedule, Wentz is still expected to be ready for Week 1. He won't participate in any offseason activity and certainly […]

Bucs Pick Up Jameis Winston's Fifth-Year Option

The Tampa Buccaneers picked up quarterback Jameis Winston's fifth-year option of $20.922 million on Tuesday. The option is guaranteed against injury. The first overall pick in 2015, Winston has been inconsistent and turnover-prone in his three years with the Bucs. He played in 13 games in 2017, completing a career-high 63.8 percent of his passes […]

Joe Mixon Reports in Excellent Shape

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon reported to offseason workouts roughly 13 pounds lighter than he was last year. After coming in at 238 pounds last season, Mixon arrived at a svelte 225 pounds this season and is looking to drop five more. A leaner, quicker Mixon would be a perfect complement to the Bengals […]

Bears Sign Bennie Fowler

The Chicago Bears signed free-agent Bennie Fowler to a one-year deal on Monday. He spent the last three years with the Broncos, catching 56 passes for 698 yards and five touchdowns while appearing in 45 games (five starts). He had a career-high four starts, 29 catches, 350 yards and three touchdowns in 16 games in […]

Baltimore Ravens Interested In Dez Bryant

The Baltimore Ravens are be interested in free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant, as they still wish to improve their receiving options. He may not be the dominant physical specimen he used to be but he still possesses a physical style and ability that the Ravens desire greatly. They even have $10 million left in salary […]

Redskins Exercise Brandon Scherff's Fifth-Year Option

The Washington Redskins exercised offensive guard Brandon Scherff's fifth-year option on Monday, according to a source. He'll be under contract through the 2019 season. Scherff was the fifth overall pick by Washington in 2015 and has been one of the better young offensive linemen in the league since then. His presence is good news for […]

Lamarcus Joyner Signs Franchise Tender

Los Angeles Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner signed his $11.287 million franchise tag tender on Monday, according to a source. Joyner is expected to return as the team's starting free safety in defensive coordinator Wade Phillips' scheme. Joyner had 49 tackles and his first three career interceptions in 2017 and will be an underrated part of […]

Aaron Donald Not Expected To Report For Offseason Workouts

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald is not expected to report for offseason workouts this week, at least until he gets a new contract. He's scheduled to make $6.9 million in the fifth and final year of his rookie deal, but he's seeking an extension that could pay him more than $20 million per […]

Vikings Signing Eric Kendricks To Five-Year Extension

The Minnesota Vikings are signing linebacker Eric Kendricks to a five-year, $50 million extension, according to a source. Kendricks will receive $25 million guaranteed. Kendricks is a strength for Minnesota's defense and has recorded 100-plus tackles each of the last two years. He also had 92 tackles in his rookie season in 2015. Kendricks added […]

Seahawks Re-Signing Austin Davis

The Seattle Seahawks are re-signing quarterback Austin Davis, according to a source. Davis will receive the veteran's minimum after serving as Russell Wilson's backup in 2017. The Davis signing will not end the team's talks with free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick, however. As of now, Davis will compete with Stephen Morris for the right to hold […]

Jets Re-Sign Neal Sterling

The New York Jets re-signed restricted free-agent tight end Neal Sterling to a one-year deal on Monday. Sterling is mainly a special teams asset and led the team with 26 special teams tackles. On the offensive side, he had just six catches for 82 yards in 11 games last season and made just one start. […]

Dolphins Sign Gavin Escobar

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent tight end Gavin Escobar to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Escobar was a former second-round pick by the Cowboys and was released by the Browns last week. He caught only 30 passes for 333 yards and eight touchdowns in his four years in Dallas, mainly backing up Jason Witten. Escobar […]

Damiere Byrd Signs Tender Offer

Carolina Panthers exclusive-rights free-agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd signed his one-year tender offer on Monday. Byrd had only 10 catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns in eight games played in 2017 and is more of a special teams asset for the Panthers. You can avoid him in all fantasy drafts this fall.

Adam Humphries Signs Tender Offer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers restricted free-agent wide receiver Adam Humphries signed his one-year tender offer on Monday to remain with the team. Humphries had a career-high 61 catches for 631 yards and one touchdown in 2017, and he's expected to compete with Chris Godwin for slot duties in 2018. Humphries could become relevant in deeper leagues […]

Willie Snead Reports For Workouts

New Orleans Saints restricted free-agent wide receiver Willie Snead reported for offseason workouts Monday, but he hasn't signed his tender offer yet, according to sources. Snead was suspended to start last year and just never got on track after that, catching a career-low eight passes for just 92 yards and no scores in only 11 […]

Spencer Ware Expected To Return From Injury

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said running back Spencer Ware (knee) is expected to be back from his injury but said, "you never know." It's not a ringing endorsement for a player that injured his PCL and MCL last season, and he may be late to training camp. Ware didn't play at all […]

Bills Re-Sign Nick O'Leary, Logan Thomas

The Buffalo Bills re-signed exclusive-rights free-agent tight ends Nick O'Leary and Logan Thomas to one-year deals Monday. O'Leary, 25, caught 22 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for Buffalo last year, mainly service as a blocker. Thomas caught just seven balls for 67 yards and a touchdown in 12 games. As […]