Russell Shepard Granted Release

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Russell Shepard asked for his release and was granted it on Monday after he refused to take a pay cut, according to sources. The move will save the team a little more than $2.1 million against the salary cap. Shepard didn't have much of an impact in 2017 with Carolina, catching […]

Veteran Wide Receiver Greg Little Hoping For Cardinals Comeback

Veteran free-agent wide receiver Greg Little has been participating in the Arizona Cardinals rookie camps this offseason as the former Browns player hopes to make an impression and receive a roster spot at the end of the summer. Little had over 700 yards as a rookie in 2011 but spent last season "on the couch," […]

Bill O'Brien Not Worried About J.J. Watt

Even though Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (knee) has played just eight games since he won his third Defensive Player of the Year award in 2015, head coach Bill O'Brien isn't worried about the pass rusher regaining his form for 2018 after his recent issues with back issues and a knee injury in 2017. […]

Deshaun Watson Doing Well In Rehab

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is "on schedule" to be ready to take part in training camp in July after tearing the ACL in his right knee last year. "He's doing a good job in his rehab," O'Brien told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football." "I think he's on schedule […]

Patriots Unlikely To Explore Johnny Manziel

After drafting quarterback Danny Etling in the seventh round last month, ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss thinks that the team will no longer explore free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel. The team was scouting Manziel in previous months before their plans changed. The Patriots also have Tom Brady and Brian Hoyer on roster. Manziel could go play in […]

Calvin Ridley Moves Around Sunday

Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley, a first-round pick, saw action returning kickoffs and punts and played both the slot and on the outside in the offense on Saturday at rookie minicamp. “The first impression was that I recognized the competitor that he was because he wanted every rep,” head coach Dan Quinn said. […]

Garrett Gilbert In Lead For Backup Gig

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said quarterback Garrett Gilbert is currently in the lead for the backup job to Cam Newton. Gilbert will compete with Taylor Heinicke and rookie Kyle Allen in training camp for the right to back up Newton in 2018.

Dolphins Could Use Frequent Three-Tight End Sets

Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains has raised the possibility that the team will use a 13 offense at times, which means three-tight end sets. Miami is high on rookies Mike Gesicki and Durham Smythe, but Gesicki figures to be a starter immediately alongside MarQueis Gray and possibly AJ Derby. Gesicki has the most upside […]

Coby Fleener Hasn't Been Cleared From Concussion

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said that free-agent tight end Coby Fleener (concussion) is still attempting to be cleared from his concussion issues from last season. "He’s still working through the process of getting cleared and he’s still working through being without symptoms, but I also felt like for the team it was […]

Saints Not Ruling Out Signing Adrian Peterson

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton wouldn't rule out the team considering signing free-agent running back Adrian Peterson. "We have him on a board right now, who’s available; veteran running backs stacked on a board graded, but he’s a tough player, warrior, and a great worker and we had a good relationship," Payton said. […]

Devontae Booker Figures To Lead Running Back Competition

With C.J. Anderson gone, Denver Broncos running back Devontae Booker figures to be the lead back in training camp, with 2017 sixth-rounder De'Angelo Henderson having a chance to be the 1B back. Royce Freeman, drafted in the third round, and David Williams, a seventh-rounder, also figure to see opportunities. Booker failed to impress in his […]

Seahawks Waive Stephen Morris

The Seattle Seahawks waived quarterback Stephen Morris on Friday, according to a source. Morris has yet to play in an NFL game and will search for work for another club, likely on the practice squad. In Seattle, Austin Davis and rookie Alex McGough are set to compete for a backup role behind Russell Wilson.

Colts "Very Confident" Andrew Luck Will Be Ready By Camp

After speaking with team sources, NFL Network's Charley Casserly reported on Friday's edition of Rookie Camp Live that the Indianapolis Colts are "very confident" quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) will be ready for training camp in late July. The Colts have been helping Luck along extremely cautiously in order to have him ready to go for […]

Maliek Collins To Have Surgery Again

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins will have another surgery on his broken foot. Collins had surgery on his right foot in January, then broke it during OTAs earlier this week. He's reportedly been given different timetables for recovery, including "maybe three months and ready at some point during camp." It seems like Collins should […]

Kenjon Barner Signs With Panthers

Free-agent running back Kenjon Barner is signing with the Carolina Panthers on Friday, according to a source. Barner was selected in the sixth round by the Panthers back in 2013, but he played in just eight games his rookie season and missed all of 2014. Barner has a career-high 28 rushing attempts (2015), 129 yards […]

Isaiah Wynn Could Play Left Tackle

New England Patriots rookie offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn, selected 23rd overall in the first round, could be asked to play left tackle in 2018. "He's played left tackle in the best conference in America," offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia said, via ESPN's Mike Reiss on Twitter. "Played it pretty good. We're going to take a […]

Malcolm Mitchell Expected To Be Ready For OTAs

New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee) is expected to be on the field when organized team activities start in a few weeks. Mitchell missed all of last year with a knee injury after being hurt in training camp. Mitchell had 32 receptions for 401 yards and four scores in his rookie season in […]

Colts Sign Wide Receiver Kasen Williams

The Indianapolis Colts signed free-agent wide receiver Kasen Williams and waived wide receiver DeAndre Smelter on Friday. As an undrafted free agent out of Washington, Williams has played in 10 career games and has totaled 10 receptions for 92 yards and one carry for five yards in his time with the Cleveland Browns and Seattle […]

Josh Rosen Signs With Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Josh Rosen has signed a four-year, $17.84 million contract with the Cardinals. The 10th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, Rosen will compete with Sam Bradford for the starting quarterback job, making him a low-end QB2 if he wins the job. Regardless of who is at quarterback for the team, […]

Adrian Peterson Is Looking For A Team

Former Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson is undergoing an intense offseason workout routine and is reportedly looking for a team after stating that he can still compete at a high level. One potential suitor would be the Saints, another of Peterson's former teams, who lost running back Mark Ingram to a four-game suspension. Regardless of […]

Mark Ingram Skipping OTAs

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton said running back Mark Ingram, who is suspended for the first four games of the year for performance-enhancing substances, is not expected to take part in any organized team activities until mandatory veteran minicamp in June. He's headed into the final year of his contract and won't receive […]

Derrick Coleman Signs With Cardinals

Free-agent fullback Derrick Coleman has signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals and is expected to be the starting fullback. Although his fantasy value is minimal, Coleman's signing mitigates any potential value from Elijhaa Penny, who was a running back last season but is expected to make the transition to fullback this year for […]

Adam Gase High On Kalen Ballage

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase has liked what he's seen so far from rookie running back Kalen Ballage. “He’s a big man that runs fast and can catch the ball well,” Gase said Thursday. “He really has all of the things that you’re looking for in an all-around back. It’ll be fun to see […]

Carson Wentz Will Be "Ready When He's Ready"

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) will be "ready when he's ready." Pederson went on to explain that the team would not be rushing Wentz back in his recovery from a torn ACL. He did add, "Right now, we’re encouraged with the progress he’s making." While the goal is […]

Lions Waive Tion Green

The Detroit Lions have waived running back Tion Green. Green was an undrafted free agent who saw action toward the end of the 2017 season, racking up 42 carries for 165 yards. With the additions of LeGarrette Blount and Kerryon Johnson, it was clear Detroit was going to need to clear out some running backs. […]

Raiders Cut Josh Johnson

The Oakland Raiders released quarterback Josh Johnson on Thursday, according to a league source. The soon-to-be 32-year-old hasn't played in a game since 2013 with the Bengals and hasn't started a game since 2011 with the Bucs. Connor Cook and EJ Manuel will serve as Derek Carr's backups in 2018.

Matt Patricia Emphatically Expresses Innocence

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia has emphatically expressed his innocence following an article detailing a 22-year-old aggravated-assault indictment in Texas. The indictment never went to court, as the alleged victim never testified. These allegations never came up in previous interviews, and the Lions front office has stood behind Patricia in full support. Unless new […]

Giants Waive Paul Perkins

The New York Giants waived running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) on Thursday. Perkins, 23, suffered what a source believes to be a pectoral tear while working out before the start of the team's offseason program. Perkins was waived with a non-football injury designation. Because of his injury, Perkins is unlikely to be claimed, and he […]

Fozzy Whittaker Put On IR

Carolina Panthers running back Fozzy Whittaker (knee) was placed on Injured Reserve on Thursday after tearing the ACL in his knee during organized team activities this week, according to a source. Whittaker had seven carries and just five receptions in 12 games last season and was set to serve as running back depth on third […]

Rico Gathers Fully Recovered From His Concussion

Dallas Cowboys tight end Rico Gathers is fully recovered from the concussion that cost him all of the 2017 season. He also dealt with jaw and neck injuries that occurred in a preseason game. Gathers was receiving tons of hype, as he made seven catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns in two preseason games […]