Kirk Cousins Needs To Improve His Freelancing

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins admitted that he'd like to get better outside of the pocket when a play breaks down. "I'd love to be a better quarterback off-schedule when the pocket breaks down," Cousins said. "Although, I have been a very good quarterback, I believe, on keepers, meaning bootlegs outside the pocket, which are […]

Julio Jones Focused On Fixing Red-Zone Woes

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is adamant about fixing the team's red-zone woes from last season. "It's very important for me and Matt to be on the same page down there in the red zone," Jones said. "Over the years, I have the ability to make plays, and he has the ability to put […]

David Johnson Not Close To New Contract

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is not close to a new deal with the team despite showing up for preseason training camp. While this may not be the best news for Johnson's personal future, fantasy owners who are targeting Johnson in redraft leagues should be happy considering the former All-Pro running back is entering […]

Dalvin Cook Confident And Ready

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) is very ready to begin the season after missing most of his rookie year in 2017 with a torn ACL. "I'm a thousand-percent confident in what I got going," Cook assured NFL Network's Stacey Dales on Wednesday's edition of NFL Total Access. "I put enough work and enough […]

Kendall Wright Could Be Game-Day Inactive Often

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Kendall Wright doesn't do much on special teams, so head coach Mike Zimmer hinted that Wright could be inactive on game days. "Probably won't be dressed on game day," Zimmer said. "I can't dress six WRs on game day and they don't help us on special teams." The 28-year-old has one […]

Frank Gore Impressed By Kenyan Drake

Miami Dolphins veteran running back Frank Gore is impressed by fellow teammate Kenyan Drake. “I was like, ‘Man, I kinda see why they traded Jay Ajayi,’” Gore said. “He’s very talented. Jay Ajayi was a great back, too, but Kenyan is a very talented guy. He’s smart. He can do everything on the field. I […]

Chandler Catanzaro Having Great Camp

Tampa Bay Buccaneers place kicker Chandler Catanzaro is having a great training camp and has rarely missed his field goal attempts. The Bucs failed with Roberto Aguayo and Nick Folk in recent years, and Catanzaro also has a stronger leg. The 27-year-old booter made 25 of his 30 attempts (83.3 percent) with the Jets last […]

Ronald Jones II Struggling In Pass Protection

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones II has had his good and bad days in training camp, but he's struggling mostly with pass protection. He also only had 32 catches in three years in college. "They've improved since he's been here,'' running backs coach Tim Spencer said. "They didn't throw him a lot […]

Noah Spence Has Bulked Up In Offseason

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Noah Spence has reportedly put on 35 pounds this past offseason. Spence now weighs approximately 263 pounds which could benefit him throughout the year. The former second-round pick has dealt with labrum issues the past two seasons causing him to miss a plethora of games. Maybe this new weight level […]

Cardinals Happy With Christian Kirk's Progression

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks has been happy with rookie wide receiver Christian Kirk's progression in training camp as he competes for the No. 2 job with the likes of Brice Butler, J.J. Nelson, Chad Williams and Greg Little. “The one thing that I love about him is his motor,” Wilks said. “Of course […]

Jimmy Graham Doubtful To Play In Preseason Opener

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) is dealing with a minor knee injury and was held out of practice on Wednesday as a precaution. He is doubtful to play in the preseason opener on Thursday. Graham finished as a top-five fantasy tight end in his final year in Seattle, but he became completely […]

Akrum Wadley Expected To Play A Lot Thursday

Tennessee Titans rookie running back Akrum Wadley is expected to get a good amount of playing time in Thursday's preseason opener, according to Tennessee Titans staff writer Travis May. Wadley is currently in a battle with veteran David Fluellen for the third running back spot, and this game could give him an edge in that […]

Jonnu Smith Having A Solid Training Camp

Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith is having a solid training camp by all accounts thus far. The second-year tight end has flashed both his speed and agility on multiple occasions throughout camp as he hopes to build off of his rookie season in which he only totaled 157 yards and two touchdowns. While Smith […]

Demaryius Thomas Rejuvenated After Contemplating Retirement

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas said the labrum in his hip is partially torn and has bothered him for years, but he's managed to fight through the pain and play a full 16 games each of the last six seasons. "For, like, the past two years, for real, it's been my neck and my […]

Antonio Callaway Travels With Team For First Preseason Game

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway has made the trip with the team to New York for their preseason opener against the Giants on Thursday. His attorney rescheduled his hearing for a minor misdemeanor marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license from Thursday to Aug. 23. Callaway was also found to have a […]

Takkarist McKinley Tops Depth Chart At Defensive End

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Takkarist McKinley (shoulder) is atop the first depth chart the Falcons have released. McKinley has struggled to get on the field this training camp due to a shoulder contusion. However, McKinley is considered available for the first preseason game. How much he plays will be interesting to see, but with the […]

Samaje Perine Could Be Odd Man Out

Washington Redskins running back Samaje Perine could be the odd man out for the final roster. Rookie Derrius Guice and Chris Thompson will be their top two backs, and head coach Jay Gruden continues to praise Rob Kelley in training camp. Washington would like to keep either Byron Marshall or Kapri Bibbs as a backup […]

Kurt Benkert Listed Third At Quarterback

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kurt Benkert is listed third on the Falcons depth chart prior to the first preseason game. Benkert has so far beaten out Garrett Grayson in training camp. In addition, Benkert is now in position to challenge Matt Schaub for the second spot, if he has a good preseason. Benkert is a long […]

Donald Penn Asked To Take Pay Cut

Oakland Raiders left tackle Donald Penn (foot), who is currently on the Physically Unable to Perform list while recovering from Lisfranc surgery, has been asked to take a "small pay cut," according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. If Penn declines, the Raiders could release him or trade him. Rookie offensive tackle Kolton Miller could […]

Ito Smith Third On The Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is listed third on the running back depth chart prior to the preseason opener. Smith has managed to beat out the competition, despite seeing limited time on the field so far in training camp. The concerning sign for Smith is that he was not listed on the depth chart […]

Eric Saubert Third On Depth Chart At Tight End

Atlanta Falcons tight end Eric Saubert is currently third on the depth chart at tight end. Saubert has managed to beat out rookie Alex Gray so far, but is struggling to overtake the recently signed Logan Paulsen. Saubert has yet to register a reception in the NFL, despite being dressed for 14 games last season. […]

Logan Paulsen Second At Tight End On Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons tight end Logan Paulsen is listed second on the depth chart behind Austin Hooper. Paulsen was signed this offseason having spent 2017 with the San Francisco 49ers. Paulsen's career has faded since he was with the Washington Redskins. The good news for Paulsen is that the Falcons ran two tight end sets 24% […]

Justin Hardy the Fourth Wide Receiver On The Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Justin Hardy is listed behind Julio Jones on the depth chart at the first receiving spot. This puts Hardy fourth on the depth chart behind Jones, Mohamed Sanu and Calvin Ridley. Hardy should see the field in four wide receiver sets, but the Falcons used those on just 3% of plays […]

Calvin Ridley Second On Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been listed second on the depth chart at the second receiving spot. This news is hardly a surprise, as it was going to take a colossal performance from Ridley to unseat Mohamed Sanu. The positive for Ridley is that the Falcons use three receiver sets over 50% of […]

Mohamed Sanu Tops Depth Chart

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu remains atop the depth chart at the second wide receiver spot. This is great news for Sanu as it means that right now he will be on the field in two wide receiver sets as opposed to rookie Calvin Ridley. Sanu is coming off the back of one of […]

Lamar Jackson Struggling On Deep Balls

Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson's spirals have consistently been wobbly throughout training camp, especially on the deep ball. "It's still a work in progress," offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg said. For all the hype around Jackson pushing Joe Flacco for the starting job, it seems that Jackson has a ways to go. He was considered […]

Hayden Hurst Could Be Immediate Contributor

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight ends Hayden Hurst and Mark Andrews are often featured together in packages with the starting offense, and their size and outside ability can create matchup problems. Hurst has made several big plays and diving catches during joint practices with the Rams this week, and he could contribute immediately if he can […]

Cooper Kupp Has Been Jared Goff's Go-To Guy

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was unstoppable in the team's joint practice with the Ravens on Tuesday and has been the go-to guy for quarterback Jared Goff in 11-on-11 drills. Kupp was a matchup problem for Baltimore and remains in line for a lot of targets in this offense. He and Goff have […]

Mike Williams Getting Rave Reviews

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams was the star of the team's annual scrimmage game, catching a pair of touchdowns in traffic. After being drafted by the Chargers in the first round of the 2017 draft, Williams was sidelined for the first six games of the season due to a herniated disk. After returning […]

Melvin Ingram Looking For More Sacks

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram was on a mission early last season. The 29-year-old knocked out 7.5 sacks in the first five games of the season, but he slowed down as the season wore on. Finishing with 10.5 sacks, he still made the Pro Bowl team, but he obviously wasn't satisfied. Ingram has […]