Falcons Release Levine Toilolo

The Atlanta Falcons are releasing tight end Levine Toilolo, according to sources. He signed a three-year, $12 million deal just last year, but he had just 12 catches for 122 yards and one touchdown with Atlanta in 2017. Toilolo is more of a blocking tight end and has never had more than 31 receptions or […]

Ravens See Lamar Jackson As QB

Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team sees Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson as a quarterback, even though multiple teams have requested that Jackson work out as a wide receiver at the NFL combine. "I don't know what the other teams think about him," Newsome said Friday at the NFL combine. "But, on our […]

Panthers Not Interested In Jarvis Landry

The Carolina Panthers are not interested in trading for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry, according to sources. They are looking for a wideout with more top-end speed. Carolina desperately needs to upgrade their receiving corps around Devin Funchess, but apparently Landry won't be that guy. After leading the league in catches in 2017, the […]

Keith Smith Will Not Be Tendered a Contract by the Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys restricted free-agent fullback Keith Smith will not be tendered a contract. Smith is a converted linebacker who played 128 offensive snaps last season but graded out poorly, according to Pro Football Focus. Even though they won't tender him a restricted free-agent contract, the Cowboys do reportedly want Smith back on a cheap multi-year […]

Seahawks Not Planning To Tag Sheldon Richardson

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team doesn't plan to use the franchise tag on impending free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson "at this point." In his first season with the Seahawks in 2017, Richardson combined for 44 tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries and one interception. With or without Richardson in 2018, Seattle's […]

Bears An Option For Jarvis Landry

The Miami Dolphins have given wide receiver Jarvis Landry permission to seek a trade, and the Chicago Bears are among the teams that have emerged as a possibility. The Dolphins are seeking a draft pick or a player in exchange for Landry, who must sign his $16 million franchise tag before a trade can be […]

Jarvis Landry Given Permission To Seek Trade

The Miami Dolphins have given wide receiver Jarvis Landry permission to seek and facilitate a trade, according to a league source fully briefed on the situation. Landry plans to sign his franchise tag, which is necessary before he can be traded. The team informed Landry's agent, Damarius Bilbo, that they won't be making Landry a […]

Broncos Could Go All-In On Kirk Cousins

The Denver Broncos are prepared to go "all-in" for Washington Redskins impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins when free agency kicks off March 14, according to two sources familiar with the team's free agency plans. Denver is examining scenarios that could potentially open up between $40 million and $50 million in salary cap space in order […]

Tavon Austin Will Be Traded Or Released

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tavon Austin will either be traded or released by the team before the start of the new league year, according to sources. He is owed $8 million in 2018. The soon-to-be 28-year-old has been a massive bust for the Rams. He's a glorified gadget player that no offensive coordinator can […]

Sam Bradford Has Degenerative Condition

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said quarterback Sam Bradford's (knee) knee is a degenerative condition, but Bradford was also skiing last week. Skiing doesn't seem to be Bradford's best use of his offseason time, but what do we know. He's an impending free agent and is unlikely to return to Minnesota after playing in […]

Blake Bortles Not A Placeholder In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles, who recently signed a three-year, $26 million guaranteed contract extension, isn't seen as a placeholder by the team. “He is not a place-holder. This wasn’t a decision where he’s going to be here for a year and we’re going to be keeping our eyes out," general manager Dave Caldwell said. […]

Philip Rivers Could Play Until 40

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn said he wouldn't be surprised if quarterback Philip Rivers plays into his 40s. Rivers will be turning 37 later this year, but his play really hasn't fallen off at all, and he's as reliable as there is, playing full seasons each of the past 12 years. While his […]

Taylor Gabriel Says Farewell To Atlanta

Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent wide receiver Taylor Gabriel tweeted a farewell to Atlanta and is obviously not expecting to be back with the team in 2018. The 27-year-old Gabriel broke out for 35 catches, 579 yards and a career-high six scores in 2016, but he disappointed with just 378 yards and one touchdown on 33 […]

C.J. Anderson Not A Lock To Return

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson isn't a lock to be back with the team in 2018, and general manager John Elway was evasive when asked about Anderson's potential return. “We’ll see,’’ Elway said. “We’ll look at that. Like I said, we’re looking at every option that we can and where our football team is. […]

Tarik Cohen Compared To Tyreek Hill

Chicago Bears new head coach Matt Nagy, who was the playcaller for the final four games of the 2017 regular season with Kansas City, sees a lot of similarities between Tarik Cohen and Chiefs running back Tyreek Hill. "Well, No. 1, size-wise you see that and you say, 'OK, they're pretty similar, right?'" Nagy said […]

49ers Talks Ongoing With Carlos Hyde

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team had contract discussions with impending free-agent running back Carlos Hyde throughout the season. They haven't been able to come to an agreement, but the 49ers have continued discussions with Hyde, although nothing is imminent. Hyde had a career-high 240 carries for 940 yards (career-low 3.9 […]

Aaron Jones Pleads No Contest to Pot-Related Charge

Green Bay running back Aaron Jones pleaded no contest to a marijuana-related charge that resulted from a traffic stop last year. Jones had been pulled over for speeding when the officer smelled marijuana. Jones admitted to smoking some earlier in the day, but no drugs were found on his possession. He later went to a […]

Ameer Abdullah on Thin Ice in Detroit

Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah is on thin ice in regards to his role as a feature back in Detroit. Lions general manager Bob Quinn spoke to reporters on Thursday and said that Abdullah will need to come in and prove himself to a new group of coaches this season. Quinn has mentioned bringing […]

Giants Expected To Pursue Graham Gano

The New York Giants are expected to pursue Carolina Panthers impending free-agent place kicker Graham Gano when free agency kicks off March 12, according to a source. Gano has been with Carolina since 2012 and was the kicker when new Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was with the Panthers from 2013-16. The Giants would like […]

Derek Wolfe Expected To Return

Denver Broncos defense tackle Derek Wolfe (neck) is expected to return in 2018 after undergoing neck surgery. “Sounds like he is doing really well. He’s happy with the surgery so far,” general manager John Elway said. He added: “That is another one we plan on going forward with.” Wolfe played in just 11 games last […]

Carlos Henderson Has Opportunity For No. 3 Job

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway is hopeful that wide receiver Carlos Henderson (wrist), the third-round pick that missed all of last season on Injured Reserve, can blossom into a reliable pass catcher behind Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders in 2018. Henderson must prove he's healthy first this summer, but he has the speed to […]

Adam Gase Endorses Ryan Tannehill As Starter

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be the team's starter under center in 2018, according to head coach Adam Gase. "Ryan is going to be our starting quarterback, and I don't see that changing anytime soon," Gase said at the scouting combine. "I think that when we get back out there in spring and get […]

Lions Not Planning to Tender T.J. Jones

The Detroit Lions are not planning on tendering a contract to restricted free-agent wide receiver T.J. Jones. There is still a chance, however, that the team will try and bring him back. Jones was a nice surprise for the Lions last season, hauling in 49 catches for 399 yards and a touchdown. With Golden Tate, Marvin […]

Dalvin Cook Could Be Ready For OTAs

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is going to be "pretty close" to being ready for organized team activities. Everything looks to be on track in Cook's recovery, and he should be good to go for the 2018 regular season. In four games in his rookie season before he […]

Green Bay Hopes to Sign Aaron Rodgers to New Deal Quickly

Green Bay’s new general manager Brian Gutekunst expressed that he would like to sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a new deal sooner rather than later. When asked if he hopes to sign Rodgers before quarterbacks Kirk Cousins and Drew Brees sign their next deals Gutekunst laughed and said, “That would be nice”. When Rodgers signed […]

Steelers Optimistic On Long-Term Deal With Le'Veon Bell

Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert is hoping the team will reach a long-term deal with impending free-agent running back Le'Veon Bell by March 6, which is the last day to designate a franchise player. The team has spoken to Bell's representatives at the NFL combine to "try to figure out common ground." There remains […]

Redskins Rule Out Franchise Tag For Kirk Cousins

The Washington Redskins have all but ruled out chances of them placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent quarterback Kirk Cousins for a third consecutive season, according to senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams. “He’s a free agent for sure,” Williams said, adding that he “doesn’t think” the organization will opt to tag […]

Bruce Irvin Will Remain In Oakland

Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin will remain with the team in 2018, according to general manager Reggie McKenzie. Irvin combined for a career-high 58 tackles in 2017 and also tied a career high with eight sacks. His return is good news for a Raiders pass rush that also has Khalil Mack, who is one of […]

Vikings Looking For Laquon Treadwell To Make A Jump

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, who has only 21 catches in his first two NFL seasons, is on the hot seat in Minnesota. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said he's hoping to see Treadwell make a "jump" in 2018. Treadwell, who will be 23 in June, has been buried on Minnesota's depth chart and […]

Kyle Rudolph Underwent Surgery

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle) underwent surgery to fix his right ankle after the season. He initially injured the ankle on Dec. 10 but didn't miss a game for the third straight season. Rudolph was tied for the team lead with eight touchdowns in 2017, and he accumulated 57 catches for 532 yards. […]