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 […]

Bills Sign Jeremy Kerley

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to a one-year deal Monday. The 29-year-old caught 22 passes for just 217 yards and a touchdown in eight games with the Jets in 2017 and is pretty much just a depth addition for the Bills. He's expected to compete for the slot receiver role in […]

Bills Satisfied With Zay Jones

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said the team is "satisfied" with wide receiver Zay Jones. "We all agree we need to move forward, and I'm excited about the future for Zay," McDermott said. Jones was arrested in March for vandalism after a bizarre scene at his hotel, but charges were dropped and Jones isn't […]

Kelvin Benjamin Taking Part In Offseason Workouts

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee), who had surgery in the offseason, took part in the start of voluntary offseason workouts on Monday. While Benjamin likely isn't 100 percent, it's a great sign that he'll be able to participate full in organized team activities, barring any setbacks. Benjamin disappointed fighting through injuries in six […]

David Irving Expected to Sign His RFA Tender on Monday

Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman David Irving will sign his restricted free agent tender today, meaning he will return to the team for another season at $2.91 million. Irving had seven sacks in eight games last season and was tendered at the second-round level by Dallas. He will become an unrestricted free agent after this coming […]

Broncos Releasing C.J. Anderson

The Denver Broncos plan to release running back C.J. Anderson on Monday, according to ESPN and multiple reports. Anderson had his first career 1,000-yard season in 2017 and was the team's leading rusher last year. With Anderson out of the picture, Devontae Booker and De'Angelo Henderson should be expected to split up the workload in […]

Ziggy Ansah to Sign Franchise Tag

Detroit Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah is expected to return to Detroit on Monday and sign his franchise tag. That will net him $17.143 million dollars, and the team could work on a longer term deal with him as well. Ansah posted 12 sacks last season and is one of the leaders of a suddenly […]

Tom Brady Not Expected To Participate Regularly In Offseason Program

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady isn't expected to participate regularly in the team's offseason program, in the opinion of ESPN's Jeff Darlington. Brady is planning to spend more time with his family and body coach Alex Guerrero. It's not uprecedented for Brady to do this, as he did something similar in 2008, 2009 and […]

James Harrison Announces Retirement

Linebacker James Harrison announced his retirement from the NFL on his Twitter and Instagram accounts on Monday morning. Harrison wrote, "I've missed way too much for way too long...and I'm done." Harrison spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers with short tenures with the Cincinnati Bengals and, most recently, the New England Patriots. […]

Browns Sign Josh Gordon, Three Others As Exclusive-Rights Free Agents

The Cleveland Browns re-signed four of their exclusive-rights free agents on Monday. Wide receivers Josh Gordon and Matt Hazel, fullback Danny Vitale and offensive lineman Austin Reiter were all inked on Monday, the first day of the Browns 2018 offseason program. Gordon is the biggest name of the group and signed with the team on […]

Giants Unlikely To Take QB At No. 2 Overall

It appears unlikely that the New York Giants will draft a quarterback second overall. By the end of their process of evaluating the top QB prospects in the draft class, the body of work of Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen is not commensurate with what the Giants require the No. 2 […]