Ameer Abdullah, Dwayne Washington On The Roster Bubble

Detroit Lions running backs Ameer Abdullah and Dwayne Washington are firmly on the roster bubble heading into training camp after the team signed LeGarrette Blount in free agency and added Kerryon Johnson in the draft. Blount, Johnson and Theo Riddick are locks, and if Detroit keeps a fullback, Abdullah, Washington and Zach Zenner could be […]

Quincy Enunwa Expected To Be Slot Man

New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa, who missed all of last year after neck surgery to fix a bulging disc, said he is fully healthy and ready to go. He was on his way to becoming the team's No. 1 receiver last year after breaking out in 2016 with 58 catches for 857 yards […]

Bills Interested In Branden Oliver

The Buffalo Bills are showing interest in free-agent running back Branden Oliver, according to a source. The Bills were interested in Oliver before allegations regarding domestic and animal abuse against LeSean McCoy came out. Either way, the Bills might need to cover their bases as far as running back depth in case McCoy is suspended […]

DeMarco Murray Retiring

Free-agent running back DeMarco Murray announced his retirement on Friday at the age of 30, according to a source. He's calling it quits after nagging injuries held him to 184 carries for 659 yards (career-low 3.6 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in 15 games with the Titans in 2017. Murray reached the 1,000-yard mark […]

Thomas Rawls On The Roster Bubble

New York Jets running back Thomas Rawls will probably be the odd man out in the running back room during training camp, and he is the longest shot to make the roster of the five running backs, including Isaiah Crowell, Bilal Powell, Elijah McGuire, Trenton Cannon and Lawrence Thomas. Rawls never played more than 13 […]

Connor Williams Expected to Start at Left Guard

Dallas Cowboys rookie offensive lineman Connor Williams is expected to start at left guard this season. The second-round pick played left tackle in college, but with Tyron Smith there on the Cowboys line, the rookie will make the move to guard. Assuming he plays to his ability, the Cowboys will have their offensive line be […]

Bears Giving Mitch Trubisky More Freedom In Offense

Chicago Bears right guard Kyle Long said the team is giving quarterback Mitch Trubisky more freedom in the offense heading into his second season. "My little boy is becoming a man. Mitch—they've taken the training wheels off of Mitch's little bike. So he going to be able to do some things creatively and get to […]

No. 3 Job Is Cody Latimer's To Lose

New York Giants wide receiver Cody Latimer, who had career highs in catches (19) and yards (287) for the Broncos last year, is the leading player for the No. 3 job behind wideouts Odell Beckham Jr. and Sterling Shepard. Latimer's special teams prowess is also helping him. The opportunity might be there, but there are […]

Chris Ivory Could Be Lead Back In Buffalo

Buffalo Bills running back Chris Ivory could be thrust into a lead-back role if LeSean McCoy faces discipline after being accused of domestic, child and animal abuse this week. Ivory would see a huge value increase to start the year, but McCoy is indispensable to the Bills offense. Ivory had a career-worst 3.4 yards per […]

Bilal Powell Must Fight For Playing Time

New York Jets running back Bilal Powell enters this season behind Isaiah Crowell in the lead-back role, and the New York Post's Brian Costello expects Powell's production to drop dramatically as a result. Powell was behind starter Matt Forte last year but ended up leading the team in carries (178), rushing yards (722) and rushing […]

T.J. Yeldon The Backup In Jacksonville

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon, who is the team's best blocker and receiver, is firmly behind Leonard Fournette in the pecking order. He's in the final year of his rookie contract as the clear-cut No. 2 back ahead of Corey Grant. Yeldon is merely a fantasy handcuff for Fournette owners, but he could also […]

Eli Manning Encouraged By Odell Beckham Jr.'s Progress

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is excited to have wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) back healthy this year, and Manning thinks his star wideout is in for a big season. "Odell looked healthy," Manning said, via ESPN's Jordan Raanan. "He was running routes full speed, making cuts and seemed to be his old […]

Cam Newton In Make-Or-Break Year?

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton could be on the hot seat in 2018 after two straight down seasons, in the opinion of ESPN.com's David Newton. Newton has a lot of expectations in 2018 with new offensive coordinator Norv Turner in town. It'd be a huge shock if Carolina looked to move on from Newton after […]

Adam Humphries The Team's Slot Receiver

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Adam Humphries is entrenched as the team's slot receiver alongside starters Mike Evans and DeSean Jackson. However, offensive coordinator Todd Monkey said Chris Godwin has "earned the right" to start as well. Humphries did post career highs in catches (61), targets (83) and yards (631) in his second season in […]

Jonathan Stewart May Have Very Little Left

New York Giants running back Jonathan Stewart, who signed a two-year, $6.8 million deal in the offseason, looked more like a plodding veteran trying to hang on in spring workouts rather than a running back capable of shouldering a heavy workload. He averaged a career-low 3.4 yards per carry with the Panthers last year and […]

Eli Manning Sees Big Things For Sterling Shepard

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning thinks wide receiver Sterling Shepard could be in for a breakout season in 2018. "I thought Sterling had a great camp during the spring," Manning told NJ Advance Media prior to the Gatorade Offense/Defense camp at Kean University on Tuesday. "He's understanding the coverages, understanding the route combinations, he […]

LeSean McCoy Denies Allegations of Domestic Violence, PED Use

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is denying accusations of domestic violence, child abuse, animal cruelty and performance-enhancing drug use on his Instagram account after an Instagram user posted a graphic image of a woman with cuts and bruises on her face along with a message that accused McCoy of beating the woman. McCoy responded […]

Bruce Irvin Could Rush The Passer More In 2018

Oakland Raiders linebacker Bruce Irvin was asked to drop back in coverage a lot in 2017, but defensive coordinator Paul Guenther plans to have Irvin get back to rushing the passer more. “I knew he was a really gifted rusher,” Guenther said. “... Just coming here, I thought his best assets for us was to […]

Kyle Lauletta Not Ready For Backup Job

New York Giants rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta, taken in the fourth round of the draft, has questions surrounding his arm strength and he didn't do anything to quiet those concerns in spring workouts. It doesn't look like he's ready to push Davis Webb for the backup job behind Eli Manning. Still, Lauletta is worthy of […]

Dolphins Not Worried About Frank Gore's Age

The Miami Dolphins still like veteran running back Frank Gore despite his age -- he turned 35 earlier this year. Gore is a tough guy and managed to play in 112 consecutive games. He has managed 12 straight seasons with at least 1,200 yards from scrimmage and has been an effective inside runner given his […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster Expected To Be Big Part Of Offense

According to Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter Jeremy Fowler, wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster will be counted on even more in 2018 than he was in his rookie season. Smith-Schuster was impressive as a rookie, racking up 917 yards and seven touchdowns but he has yet to reach his full potential. Fowler predicts that Smith-Schuster will draw […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Looking for a Five-Year Deal

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence is reportedly looking for a five-year contract, which may culminate in an "extended staredown" between Lawrence and the team. He's easily one of the best players on the team and plays a key position, so the Cowboys will try to find a way to make things work.

Rico Gathers Not Expected To Make Team

The Dallas Cowboys depth chart is starting to take shape, with Geoff Swaim and Blake Jarwin expected to sit atop the tight end depth chart. Rookie Dalton Schultz is seen as the most likely third man on the list. That leaves preseason superstar Rico Gathers off the final roster. After a huge preseason a few […]

Alfred Blue Likely To Make Team

Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue is likely to make the team because of his special teams abilities, and he's expected to open the year as the No. 3 back behind Lamar Miller and D'Onta Foreman. However, with injury concerns surrounding Foreman, Blue could be thrust into a more prominent role in the backfield at […]

Braxton Miller On The Roster Bubble

Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller must stay healthy and produce in 2018 in order to make the roster out of training camp. He will have a lot of competition and will be pushed by Chris Thompson and Sammie Coates. Rookie Keke Coutee is a lock for the roster. The 25-year-old Miller hasn't done much […]

Leighton Vander Esch Expected to Play on the Weak Side

Dallas Cowboys rookie linebacker Leighton Vander Esch is expected to play on the weak side. The first-rounder's experience in playing pass coverage is what gives him the early edge. Jaylon Smith and Sean Lee (until he gets hurt) will be Vander Esch's fellow linebackers.

Training Camp Battle For Cardinals No. 2 Running Back

The Arizona Cardinals running backs have been battling it out for the No. 2 role in the team's offense during training camp. So far, it looks as though Chase Edmonds, the rookie fourth-round pick, has been the most impressive. However, with veterans D.J. Foster and TJ Logan in the mix, it may not be as […]

Landon Collins In Line For Big Extension

New York Giants safety Landon Collins, who is in the final year of his four-year rookie deal, is in line for a hefty extension that could earn him around $12 million total. The first pick of the second round in 2015 is due to make $1.2 million in 2018. Things are difficult for the Giants, […]

Derrick Henry Could Lead Titans Backfield

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry could still easily lead the backfield in rushing attempts and rushing yards despite the offseason signing of Dion Lewis. However, the more versatile Lewis could have more all-purpose yards than Henry. The Titans will surely create game-day packages for each back, and both runners could be on the field […]

Chris Manhertz Unlikely To Be Ready For Training Camp

Carolina Panthers tight end Chris Manhertz (foot), who suffered a left foot injury in minicamp, is unlikely to be ready for the start of training camp this month. However, he's still the favorite for No. 2 duties behind Greg Olsen in 2018. The other tight ends on roster are Ian Thomas, Jason Vander Laan and […]