Martavis Bryant Struggling To Pick Up Playbook

Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver James Jones said on NFL Network that wide receiver Martavis Bryant is struggling to learn the team's playbook after talking to offensive coordinator Greg Olson. “They’ve only got him lining up in one spot to try to slow it down and help him out,” Jones said. “They need him to […]

Whitney Mercilus Out With Minor Injury

Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus has been out of practice the last few days with a minor undisclosed soft-tissue injury, and he is not expected to play in the first preseason game on Thursday against the Chiefs. Mercilus is expected to make a full recovery in the preseason. The 28-year-old played in just five games […]

Colts Backing Up Talk of Rotating Running Backs

Through 11 of their 18 training camp practices, the Indianapolis Colts have reportedly been "backing up their chatter" of using a committee backfield in 2018. While sophomore rusher Marlon Mack appears to be headlining the group, rookies Nyheim Hines and Jordan Wilkins have been showing enough promise to potentially demolish any hopes of a workhorse […]

Jadeveon Clowney Still Not Practicing In Full

Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) still hasn't practiced in full two weeks into training camp. Head coach Bill O'Brien said that Clowney is still "trying to work back to football shape" on Sunday. O'Brien said on Tuesday that he thinks Clowney is getting closer. Regardless, O'Brien said he is "not concerned about him." Clowney […]

Rams, Aaron Donald Closer In Contract Talks

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead said that the team and defensive tackle Aaron Donald are "in the same zip code, area code, ballpark" in contract extension talks. Donald continues to hold out with no end in sight, but this at least sounds like some progress is being made. The 27-year-old Donald is an […]

Erik Swoope A Trade Candidate?

Indianapolis Colts tight end Erik Swoope is having a strong training camp but is currently behind Eric Ebron and Jack Doyle on the depth chart, making him a strong trade candidate. The Colts also like tight ends Ross Travis and Mo Alie-Cox. Swoope finished the 2016 season strong but missed all of last season with […]

Philip Rivers, Virgil Green Gaining Chemistry

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Virgil Green have been gaining chemistry in training camp practices lately. "(Our connection) is growing,” the quarterback said. “We're working through how I like things, what I'm expecting on certain routes. He's getting a feel for this offense. He was in it similarly with (Mike) McCoy […]

Chase Edmonds Listed As RB2

Arizona Cardinals rookie running back Chase Edmonds has been listed as the team's RB2 behind David Johnson in their first unofficial depth chart. Edmonds has proven to be electric in training camp, and a good preseason should help his case to see the field as often as possible in 2018. Although David Johnson is going […]

Ricky Seals-Jones Listed As Top Tight End

Arizona Cardinals tight end Ricky Seals-Jones is currently listed as the team's starter at the tight end position. Seals-Jones, a former undrafted rookie, had a solid first season that saw him become the team's starting tight end through the end of the year. Now, with a new head coach, Seals-Jones will seemingly continue to have […]

Brice Butler Listed As WR2 On Depth Chart

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Brice Butler has been listed as the team's WR2 on their unofficial depth chart. This is a good sign for the ex-Cowboys wideout, who looks to play opposite Larry Fitzgerald throughout the preseason. Despite facing competition from Christian Kirk and Chad Williams, if Butler can hold on to the second receiver […]

Antonio Brown Has Minor Hip Flexor Injury

Some light was recently shed on Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown's mystery injury, which has kept him out of action for most of the past week. On Tuesday evening, The Athletic's Mark Kaboly reported that Brown's chiropractor, Dr. Michael Wasilisin, posted on his company's Instagram account that the wideout is dealing with a mild […]

Josh Doctson Back To Full Team Work

Washington Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (foot, shoulder) was on the field Tuesday with the full team. The reports also say he was running hard. The significance is that the bruised foot sounded like it would keep him out of the main parts of practice and limited to individual work. Doctson is working past both […]

Aaron Rodgers Frustrated With Young Receivers

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers grew frustrated with his young receivers and their effort level while running the scout team on Tuesday. "It was one of the worst cards sessions we've had," Rodgers said. "I don't know how you can make it any simpler. You literally have what the play would be in our […]

More On Antonio Callaway's Legal Issues

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway, who was cited for marijuana possession and a suspended license on Sunday, recently had his car shipped to Ohio from Florida and hadn't used it in a while, according to a league source. Others had used his car recently and Callaway agreed to let police search his vehicle […]

Albert Wilson Showing Versatility

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Albert Wilson provides the team with a rare mix of versatility and speed. The plan that head coach Adam Gase has for Wilson includes moving him all over the field -- on the boundary, in the slot and even at running back. Wilson has been involved in several gimmicky plays in […]

Ezekiel Ansah Won't Be Held Back

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia said he won't be holding defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (hamstring) back during the preseason. The oft-injured defender made it through his first practice of training camp on Monday without setbacks. Ansah can be a difference maker for the Lions and IDP gamers, but he's missed time the last two […]

LeGarrette Blount Expected To Be Short-Yardage Back

Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount, who had a career-high 18 touchdowns with the Patriots in 2016, is expected to be the team's short-yardage/goal-line back in 2018. However, he converted just eight of 15 runs (53 percent) with one yard to go for the Eagles last season. Rookie running back Kerryon Johnson scored the only […]

Patriots Release Jordan Matthews Tuesday

The New England Patriots released wide receiver Jordan Matthews (hamstring) from Injured Reserve on Tuesday with an injury settlement. Matthews played in just 10 games (25 catches, 282 yards, one touchdown) with Buffalo last year and is now free to sign with any team. He's unlikely to garner much interest until he's past his serious […]

Joey Bosa's Injury Not Serious

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa's (foot) left foot injury is believed to be "nothing serious," according to a source with knowledge of the injury. Chargers fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Bosa's injury scare. In a full season in his second year, Bosa blossomed with 70 tackles, 12.5 sacks and four […]

Carson Wentz Unlikely To Play At All In Preseason

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) did full-team drills on July 26 and 28 but hasn't participated since then. He's eight months removed from his knee injury last year but has been limited to seven-on-seven drills since his last day of full team drills. “It’s frustrating,” Wentz said after practice Tuesday. “Obviously, getting a chance […]

Taylor Gabriel's Injury Is Minor

Chicago Bears wide receiver Taylor Gabriel's (foot) injury is "nothing serious," according to head coach Matt Nagy. It'd be a surprise if Gabriel plays in the preseason game this week. The 27-year-old was brought in through free agency to bolster the passing game, and he brings a speed element that will mesh well with Nagy's […]

Joey Bosa Injured In Practice Tuesday

Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (foot) injured his left foot in practice on Tuesday but was able to walk off the field under his own power. He will undergo further evaluation. Having already lost tight end Hunter Henry (knee) and cornerback Jason Verrett (Achilles) for the season, the Bolts can ill afford to […]

Aaron Jones' Absence Continues in Training Camp

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (hamstring) still shows no signs of participating in practice. Jones is out with what is claimed to be just some tightness in his hamstring, however there appears to be no timetable on his return. Jones is suspended for the first two weeks of the regular season for a […]

Jimmy Graham Misses Practice With Injury

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (knee) missed practice on Tuesday with what appears to be a minor knee injury. He banged his knee in a collision with safety Josh Jones on Monday. He finished out the practice on Monday but did not participate the following day. There aren’t too many details at this […]

Antonio Callaway Cited For Marijuana Possession

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver Antonio Callaway was cited for marijuana possession and driving with a suspended license on Sunday. He was also suspended in his last season in college for his involvement in a credit-card fraud case. Callaway tested positive for marijuana at the NFL combine in February. The amount of marijuana found was […]

Ben Roethlisberger Will Sit Out Of Preseason Game

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will sit out the team's preseason opener this Thursday against the Eagles. Head coach Mike Tomlin plans to play backup quarterbacks Landry Jones, Josh Dobbs and third-round rookie Mason Rudolph. It's not a surprise for the veteran Big Ben to sit out of preseason game. He's aging and is at […]

Corey Coleman Reports To Bills

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Corey Coleman, who was acquired from the Browns on Sunday in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2020, has reported to his new team, although he pondered his options beforehand. The former 15th overall pick in 2016, Coleman has played in just 19 games his first two seasons and has been […]

Andrew Luck-T.Y. Hilton Connection Strong as Ever

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich commented that the connection between quarterback Andrew Luck and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is as strong as ever, according to Kevin Bowen of 1070theFan. "[Hilton] might not always run the route exactly how you’re going to coach him to do it," Luck reportedly said to Reich, "but I promise […]

Josh McCown Has Been Team's Best Quarterback

New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown has been the best quarterback in training camp and is showing no signs of losing the job as the regular season approaches. McCown has always been expected to open Week 1 as the starter, but he's merely keeping the seat warm for third overall pick Sam Darnold. McCown surprised […]

Andrew Luck Had Doubts About Playing Career

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) admitted that there were times during his rehab from shoulder surgery last year that he questioned whether he'd ever be able to play again. He has not played in a game since Week 17 of the 2016 season, and he could play as much as a whole quarter against […]