Browns Add Drew Stanton As Backup, Expected To Shop Cody Kessler

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Drew Stanton agreed to a two-year deal worth $6.5 million on Sunday. Stanton is expected to serve as a backup for Tyrod Taylor in the 2018 season. The team is fully expected to use an early draft pick on a rookie quarterback in the NFL draft in April, which could […]

Patriots Meet With Johnny Manziel

The New England Patriots met with free-agent quarterback Johnny Manziel after his workout on Tuesday, according to a source. Manziel played just two seasons in Cleveland after being selected in the first round (22nd overall) in 2014 due to off-field issues. He comes with heavy baggage and is unlikely to get another shot in the […]

Seahawks Release Trevone Boykin

The Seattle Seahawks released quarterback Trevone Boykin in the wake of a troubling domestic-violence investigation. Boykin allegedly choked his girlfriend Shabrika Bailey and broke her jaw in two places during an incident that happened at his home last week. Boykin has spent the last two years as the backup to Russell Wilson, and he was […]

Saints Host Benjamin Watson

The New Orleans Saints hosted free-agent Benjamin Watson for a visit, according to a league source. The Saints lost out in a possibly reunion with tight end Jimmy Graham, and Coby Fleener and Josh Hill currently sit at the top of their depth chart at the position. Watson played for New Orleans from 2013-15, and […]

Raiders Releasing Clive Walford

The Oakland Raiders are releasing tight end Clive Walford, according to a source. The former third-round pick is expected to find a new home in short order. Walford played in 13 games last year and had a career-low nine receptions for 80 yards and no touchdowns. It's unlikely that he'll land somewhere that will give […]

Teddy Bridgewater's Knee Is A Concern

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer said quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee), who is now with the Jets, had a concerning postseason medical evaluation of his left knee. "The reports I'd get back from the medical people weren't as positive as I was about it," Zimmer said. "That's kind of how it came down is that […]

Giants To Visit With Saquon Barkley

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman said the team will host Penn State running back Saquon Barkley for a top-30 visit and called his skill set "unique." The Giants have the second overall pick in this year's draft and could elect for Barkley over a signal caller. The G-Men could certainly use a back […]

Texans Signing Brandon Weeden

The Houston Texans are signing free-agent quarterback Brandon Weeden to be their backup to Deshaun Watson. Weeden hasn't thrown a pass in two years and won't have any fantasy relevance holding the clipboard for Watson in Houston.

Deshaun Watson Ahead Of Schedule

Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien said quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) is ahead of schedule in his recovery, but the team is unsure how much he'll do in spring workouts. Barring any offseason setbacks, Watson should be fully recovered in time for training camp and Week 1 of the regular season. He put up big […]

Luke Kuechly, Julius Peppers May Not Be Ready For OTAs

Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly (shoulder) and defensive end Julius Peppers (shoulder), who both had offseason shoulder surgeries to fix labrum tears in their right shoulders, may miss organized team activities up through minicamps. Peppers is probably entering the final year of his career, and although he was still effective in 2017, he's expected to […]

No Timetable For Curtis Samuel

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Curtis Samuel (ankle) has no timetable to return after having surgery to fix ligament damage in his ankle, and he's hoping to be back by training camp this summer. “Straight-ahead (running), very much so. Not a lot of cutting and breaking right now. I think they’re just slowly working him back […]

Broncos Haven't Given Up On Paxton Lynch

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said the team hasn't given up on quarterback Paxton Lynch. “By no means is Paxton done. ... We believe in Paxton," Joseph said. Injuries and poor performance in five games in two seasons have relegated Lynch to draft bust as a first-rounder in 2016 so far in his two-year […]

Blake Bortles Is Pain-Free

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone said quarterback Blake Bortles (wrist) has been "pain-free" with "no limitations" during his offseason training in California. Bortles should be good to go for all offseason workouts, barring any setbacks. Despite bouncing back in 2017 and leading the Jags to an AFC title appearance, Bortles was still a glorified […]

David Johnson Expected To Be Back for OTAs

Arizona Cardinals running back David Johnson is expected to be back for organized team activities after suffering a wrist injury in Week 1 of the 2017 season. This is good news for fantasy owners, as Johnson projects to be one of the best running backs in the league if he is healthy and should be considered […]

Giants Non-Committal On Brandon Marshall

New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was non-committal on wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle), who has yet to pass a physical. When asked about his place on the team, Shurmur said, "We'll have to see." Marshall is entering his age-35 campaign and played in just five games in 2017 after suffering a gruesome ankle […]

Chris Carson 100 Percent

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said running back Chris Carson (leg) is 100 percent healthy and has no concerns about being ready for organized team activities. Seattle's offensive line and running game has been a disaster for several years now. Carson was the best backfield option to begin the season, but he lasted just […]

Titans Agree With Blaine Gabbert

The Tennessee Titans agreed to sign free-agent quarterback Blaine Gabbert on Tuesday. Gabbert wound up starting five games in 2017 for the Cardinals after injuries to Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton, and he went 2-3 while throwing for 1,086 yards, six touchdowns and six interceptions. He predictably wasn't all that great, though, with a 55.6 […]

Peyton Barber Is The Starter In Tampa

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter said running back Peyton Barber is the current starter, and they have "high" confidence in him. However, things could change, and they did target a free-agent running back. The Bucs are also fully expected to address the backfield early in the draft in what is a good class. […]

Ryan Tannehill Will Be Ready For OTAs

Miami Dolphins head coach Adam Gase said quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) will be ready for organized team activities. This was expected, but it's nice to get confirmation. The 29-year-old signal caller missed all of the 2017 season with a knee injury, and although he has already been named the starter, the Dolphins are seriously considering […]

49ers Consider Jerick McKinnon A Three-Down Back

The San Francisco 49ers consider running back Jerick McKinnon a three-down back. "We think he's a great third-down back. We also think he's good on first and second down, too," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. San Fran signed McKinnon to be their main workhorse in 2018, although Matt Breida should spell him here and there. […]

Cameron Artis-Payne Will Have Opportunity

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said running back Cameron Artis-Payne "will most certainly get that opportunity" to replace Jonathan Stewart as the power back for the team. Artis-Payne might be intriguing as a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in 2018, but the Panthers are also a good bet to address the running back position early in […]

Greg Olsen Won't Need Second Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said tight end Greg Olsen (foot) won't need a second surgery on his foot. Olsen has been running and doing bike work already. Olsen had a frustrating year in 2017 because of his injury, catching a career-low 17 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown in seven games, and […]

Zay Jones' Future With Team Not Impacted By Incident

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said wide receiver Zay Jones' future with the team won't be impacted by a bizarre incident recently in which he was seen naked on video with his brother restraining him. Jones was also injured during the incident, but it's unclear how serious his leg injury is or if it […]

"Safe to Say" Nick Foles Will Remain an Eagle

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson told ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio that it is now "safe to say" that Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles will remain with the team for the start of the 2018 season. There were plenty of rumors swirling that Foles would be traded this offseason, but the Eagles reportedly never received […]

Eagles Want to Re-Sign Darren Sproles

Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson said he would like to re-sign running back Darren Sproles. Sproles missed most of the 2017 season due to a torn ACL. Pederson also mentioned that Sproles has expressed interest in returning to Philadelphia. Sproles had said he would retire after the 2017 season, but he changed his tone a […]

Carson Wentz Won't Participate in the Offseason Program

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson said that quarterback Carson Wentz (knee) will not participate in the offseason program. Wentz is of course recovering from an ACL tear but has been making good progress. Pederson said he's encouraged by Wentz's progress, and the team is "confident" that Wentz will be ready to go for Week 1. […]

Andrew Luck Finally Throwing Footballs

During the coach's breakfast at the Annual League Meeting on Tuesday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich told the media that quarterback Andrew Luck (shoulder) has begun throwing footballs. Although Reich didn't make it sound like Luck is back to full strength, the fact that he is able to use the full range of motion […]

Brice Butler Has Several Visits Lined Up

Free-agent wide receiver Brice Butler, formerly with the Dallas Cowboys, has visits lined up over the next two weeks with the Bears, Seahawks, Jaguars and Cardinals. Butler was a seam stretcher in Dallas but was underutilized. He's a guy who may end up skyrocketing in fantasy value if he ends up in the right situation. […]

Ameer Abdullah's Role Uncertain

Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quin said that running back Ameer Abdullah "sure does" have a role with the team going forward. Of course, the same was said about former tight end Eric Ebron, who was cut shortly after. It's hard to envision a heavy workload for Abdullah in the Motor City after the Lions […]

Blair Walsh Works Out For Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins held a workout for free-agent place kicker Blair Walsh on Monday, according to a source. Walsh spent just one year in Seattle and hit 21 of his 29 field goal tries (72.4 percent), while missing his only kick from 50-plus yards. He's an 82.4 percent kicker in his six years in the […]