Griff Whalen Working Ahead Of Ryan Switzer

Both Oakland Raiders wide receivers Griff Whalen and Ryan Switzer have been working out of the slot, but Whalen has worked ahead of Switzer in practices. The two are both undersized slot men with experience in the return game. “It’s neck-and-neck with those guys. When Seth Roberts gets back, it’s a very competitive position at […]

Seth Roberts A Trade Candidate

Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts is an obvious trade candidate, and the Raiders could be off the hook for his $2.25 million salary. He hasn't been healthy in training camp, although he returned to practice Wednesday. Ryan Switzer and Griff Whalen have handled most of the slot work in Roberts' absence. It seems as […]

Dak Prescott Starting to Click With WRs

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott had this to say when asked about his wide receivers: "We're starting to really click. We're started to get it." With newcomers Allen Hurns and Tavon Austin in the mix, it is vital for Prescott and company to get down their timing and route running. Prescott knows that for the Cowboys to have […]

Blake Bortles Struggles In Joint Practice

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings held a joint practice on Wednesday at the Vikings training facility in Eagan, Minnesota. Though the run game looked strong during the session, Jaguars.com's John Oehser reports that Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles struggled against Minnesota's defense, throwing an interception to Terence Newman and nearly tossing another to Xavier Rhodes. […]

Cole Beasley Won't Play in the Second Preseason Game

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (groin) sat out the first preseason game and will sit out the second game as well. He's dealing with a groin injury and has a history of soft tissue injuries. He hasn't done much lately, gaining over 50 yards just once in his past 21 games. Still, he seems […]

DeAndre Hopkins Gets Into Scuffle

The Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers participated in a quiet practice Wednesday morning until a scuffle broke out between Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward. Hopkins was running a route versus Ward, and the two got physical after Hopkins made the catch. Ward pushed Hopkins and knocked his helmet […]

Derrick Henry Impressing As A Blocker

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry had a very nice day Wednesday in the joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Most importantly, Henry's pass blocking skills stood out in the one-on-one and team drills. Henry's inability to protect the quarterback were a major reason that he deferred to veteran DeMarco Murray during his first […]

David Njoku Looks To Continue Preseason Success

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was one of the stars in his team's first preseason action last Thursday. Njoku ripped the New York Giants for 46 receiving yards and two touchdowns, catching one from Tyrod Taylor and one from Baker Mayfield. Njoku should see plenty of action again on Friday when his team takes […]

Corey Davis Shines In Joint Practice

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Corey Davis has been a hot name in training camp so far, but he finally had competition other than his own teammates in a joint practice Wednesday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While the personnel he lined up against changed, the result did not. Davis was able to consistently make plays […]

Baker Mayfield To Enter Game Second On Friday

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield was impressive in his first preseason game, passing for 212 yards and two touchdowns in a little over two quarters against the New York Giants last Thursday. Mayfield might not play as much against the Buffalo Bills in the team's second preseason game on Friday as the starters are expected […]

Jarvis Landry To Play Around A Quarter Friday

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is expected to play more on Friday than he did in his team's first preseason game last week. Head coach Hue Jackson told reporters that he plans on playing the starters for at least the first quarter, and possibly more, against the Buffalo Bills on Friday. Jackson stated, "Obviously, […]

Tyrod Taylor To Play More In Second Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor is expected to play more against the Buffalo Bills on Friday than he did in his team's first preseason game last week. Taylor and the starters only worked two offensive series in the preseason opener against the New York Giants. When asked how much the starters would play, head coach […]

Albert Havili Claimed Off Waivers By Bills

The Buffalo Bills have added more depth with a waiver claim of rookie defensive end Albert Havili. He was the property of the Los Angeles Chargers before the transaction. In his senior year at Eastern Washington, Havili was fifth in sacks with seven, playing in the lesser-known Big Sky Conference. In a related move, the […]

Texans Signing Nick Rose

The Houston Texans are signing free-agent place kicker Nick Rose to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Rose made 11 of his 14 field goal attempts with the Redskins and Chargers last year, including one of two from 50-plus yards. He'll compete with Ka'imi Fairbairn for kicking duties. Despite Houston's offense being […]

Brice Butler Won't Play In Second Preseason Game

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brice Butler (foot) will not play against the Saints in the preseason game this Friday, according to head coach Steve Wilks. This is bad news for Butler, who is in a competition with rookie Christian Kirk, among others, for the No. 3 job behind Larry Fitzgerald and J.J. Nelson. The 28-year-old […]

Marcus Davenport Back At Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints rookie defensive end Marcus Davenport (groin), who has missed most of training camp with a pulled groin, was back at practice on Wednesday, although he didn't participate. "It's good," head coach Sean Payton said. "The news we're hearing is real good, so he's going to be kind of ramping up and accelerating […]

Bradley Chubb A Defensive Rookie of the Year Candidate

Bovada recently released their odds for Defensive Rookie of the Year. At 4/1 odds, Denver Broncos rookie defensive end Bradley Chubb is the clear favorite to take the title. Most expect a big year from the former North Carolina State standout and lining up alongside the likes of Von Miller and Brandon Marshall definitely don't […]

Seahawks Expect Rashaad Penny To Be Ready For Week 1

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll expects rookie running back Rashaad Penny (finger) to be ready for Week 1. Penny had surgery to fix a broken finger on Wednesday and is expected to be out three to four weeks, which would put him right on the cusp of the regular season opener against Denver. Penny […]

Chad Kelly's Stock On The Rise

The Chad Kelly bandwagon is rolling along full steam, but as long as Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum is healthy, Kelly warrants no consideration in season-long fantasy formats. Now, if you're playing the long game in a dynasty league? Maybe. But, it's probably best to hold off on making any rash decisions based on one preseason […]

Carlos Henderson Suspended One Game

Denver Broncos wide receiver Carlos Henderson has been suspended one game by the NFL for a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy. Henderson hasn't even reported to training camp, so obviously he's a long shot to crack the 53-man roster. He was reportedly dealing with a personal matter, but his drug-related issue doesn't help matters. […]

Jordan Wilkins' Stock on the Rise

According to Kevin Bowen of 1070thefan, Indianapolis Colts rookie running back Jordan Wilkins has been making a name for himself at training camp and impressing the team's coaching staff. Bowen believes that the Colts have come to trust Wilkins after his strong performance against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1 of the preseason where he […]

Matt Bryant Practices Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons kicker Matt Bryant, who suffered an undisclosed injury, took part in practice Wednesday. Bryant kicked approximately 15 footballs during the closed part of team practice. However, Bryant will remain a game-time decision before the game against the Chiefs on Friday. All the indications are that the Falcons still want Bryant to be their […]

Chris Harris Jr., Shaquil Barrett Dealing With Injuries

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. (oblique) and defensive end Shaquil Barrett (hamstring) are both dealing with injuries, but head coach Vance Joseph is hopeful that both will be able to play in the preseason game Saturday against the Bears. Harris is one of the better cover corners in the NFL and is now the […]

Alex Okafor Injured Wednesday

New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor suffered an undisclosed injury in practice on Wednesday and limped off the field under his own power. This is notable since Okafor is coming off a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 11 last year. Before his injury, he had 43 tackles, 4.5 sacks and two forced fumbles. […]

Cameron Meredith Returns To Practice Wednesday

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Cameron Meredith returned to practice on Wednesday after missing some time with an undisclosed injury. Apparently the injury wasn't related to his surgically-repaired knee, so that's the good news. Meredith has a prime opportunity to seize the No. 2 duties behind Michael Thomas, which would make him an attractive late-round […]

Texans Work Out Giorgio Tavecchio, Nick Rose

The Houston Texans worked out free-agent place kickers Giorgio Tavecchio and Nick Rose on Wednesday, according to sources. Both kickers did well, but Tavecchio is under consideration to be signed. This can't be good news for Ka'imi Fairbairn, who is currently the team's kicker. Tavecchio made 16 of his 21 field goal attempts for the […]

C.J. Prosise Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks running back C.J. Prosise (hip) returned to padded practice on Wednesday. Prosise has plenty of talent but is injured more often than he is healthy. He has an opportunity for more repetitions with rookie Rashaad Penny (finger) sidelined several weeks, but Prosise still has Chris Carson, Mike Davis and J.D. McKissic ahead of […]

Roquan Smith Reports To Team

Chicago Bears rookie linebacker Roquan Smith has his rookie contract in the rearview mirror and has reported to training camp. Smith, the team's first-round pick, signed a four-year, $18.4 million deal that includes a fifth-year option. The sticking point was whether Smith's guaranteed money can be voided by the team if he was slapped with […]

Nagging Groin Injury Still an Issue For Trent Murphy

Buffalo Bills defensive end Trent Murphy's playing time will be put on hold with what head coach Sean McDermott is calling "a nagging groin injury." This will give 2016 first-round pick Shaq Lawson a taste of a starting role for an undetermined amount of time. This all stems from a torn ACL that has been […]

Donnel Pumphrey Not Helping His Cause

Philadelphia Eagles running back Donnel Pumphrey (hamstring), who is on the roster bubble in training camp, hasn't been practicing due to an injured hamstring. The fourth-rounder in 2017 added muscle to his frame and looked to be in contention for the fourth running back spot before camp started. Pumphrey didn't play in the preseason opener […]