Richie Incognito Announces Retirement

Free-agent offensive guard Richie Incognito announced his retirement from professional football on Friday. "Football has taught me a strong work ethic, a willing to get better every day and a desire to continue growing. It has taught me that while what you get is important, who you become is more important. All of these lessons […]

Jessie Bates Doesn't Plan To Play On Franchise Tag

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates has no intentions of reporting to training camp or playing on the franchise tag in 2022, according to a league source. The two sides weren't able to come to terms on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline to sign franchise-tagged players to extensions. The 25-year-old hasn't signed his franchise […]

Rashaad Penny Expected To Be Primary Back

As long as he stays healthy, Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will be the starter and primary RB for Seattle in 2022 with Chris Carson's (neck) status currently unknown. But Penny has never had more than 119 carries in a season due to injuries of his own. If Carson can't play, The Seattle Times' […]

Bengals, Jessie Bates Don't Come To Agreement

The Cincinnati Bengals and star safety Jessie Bates were unable to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension by Friday's deadline, so Bates will play the 2022 season under the franchise tag. The Bengals final offer guaranteed him only $4 million more than he would have received if he eventually signs the franchise tag. […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 New England Patriots Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Equanimeous St. Brown Appears To Be No. 4 Receiver

At this point, Chicago Bears wide receivers Darnell Mooney, Byron Pringle and rookie Velus Jones Jr. are the only locks for the final roster at the receiver position. Equanimeous St. Brown, who followed offensive coordinator Luke Getsy from Green Bay, appears to be in line for the fourth spot with training camp approaching. Behind St. […]

Khalil Herbert A Lock To Make Final Roster

Chicago Bears running back Khalil Herbert is considered a lock to make the 53-man roster out of training camp behind starter David Montgomery. Montgomery and Herbert will both play key roles in Chicago's run-heavy offense, while fullback Khari Blasingame is also expected to play a prominent offensive role while earning a roster spot. Darrynton Evans […]

Chiefs, Orlando Brown Can't Reach An Agreement

The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown made a final run at a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline, but they couldn't reach an agreement. The Chiefs offered Brown more based on average per year than San Francisco 49ers All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams, but structure and security were the issues. Brown will […]

Patrick Taylor In Line For No. 3 RB Job

It's unlikely that Green Bay Packers running back Kylin Hill (knee) will be back from last year's torn ACL at training camp this year, which means that Patrick Taylor will have to hold off undrafted rookies B.J. Baylor and Tyler Goodson for the No. 3 role behind Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon. Taylor seems like […]

Trevor Lawrence Ready For A Breakout Season?

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence hasn't lived up to expectations since entering the league. The 2021 No. 1 overall selection finished his inaugural year by throwing for 3,641 yards and 12 touchdowns throughout 17 games. Yet, he also threw 17 picks and completed only 59.6% of his throws. However, legendary wide receiver and current broadcaster […]

James Robinson Making Progress

Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson (Achilles) appears to be progressing toward his return. A recent video was posted to Twitter which showed Robinson changing directions. Granted, he wasn't moving at full speed, but it was still encouraging. The 23-year-old has been a reliable fantasy contributor since entering the league in 2020, running for 1,837 […]

Vikings, Raiders Still Interested In Ndamukong Suh

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is no longer on the Browns' radar. However, the Raiders and Vikings are still interested in acquiring the veteran's services. The 35-year-old has remained a disruptive presence despite his age, finishing with six sacks in each of his previous two seasons in Tampa. Suh hopes to make his decision before […]

Mitchell Schwartz Hangs Up His Cleats

Free-agent offensive tackle Mitchell Schwartz announced his retirement from professional football on his Twitter account on Thursday. Mitchell, a first-team All-Pro in 2018 with the Kansas City Chiefs, hadn't played since 2020, when he started six games for KC before suffering a season-ending back injury. The 33-year-old was released after the 2020 season and never […]

Isaiah McKenzie Expected To Be A Specialist

WGRZ's Vic Carucci is predicting that Buffalo Bills veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder will win the starting slot receiver role in training camp. Crowder is relatively small with a limited catch radius, but he makes up for it with short-area quickness/explosiveness. He also has enough speed to gain plenty of yards after the catch. Isaiah […]

Pep Hamilton Excited About John Metchie III

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton is excited about working with rookie second-round wide receiver John Metchie III after he tried to recruit him to play at Michigan in college. Metchie ranked in the top 10 in college football in 2021 in receptions (96) while he recorded 1,142 receiving yards and eight touchdowns at Alabama. […]

Kyren Williams A Threat To Darrell Henderson Jr.

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue gets the sense that the Los Angeles Rams hope that rookie fifth-round running back Kyren Williams (foot) eventually takes over the Darrell Henderson Jr. role in the offense. Henderson is in a contract season and has dealt with multiple injuries in the last few seasons. Williams is recovering from a foot […]

Buccaneers, Vikings Interested In Kyle Rudolph

Free-agent tight end Kyle Rudolph has been receiving interest from multiple teams ahead of training camp this month. According to sources, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been involved, and a reunion with the Minnesota Vikings isn't off the table. Rudolph should find a new home sometime before training camps kick off at the end of […]

Darnell Mooney Puts On Some Weight

Conditioning has been an emphasis for Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney this offseason, and he has bulked up to 183 pounds. He played his first two seasons in the low 170s. In 2021, Mooney played 986 offensive snaps, more than all but five receivers in the NFL, and he's now the focal point of […]

Mike Gesicki Expected To Play Under Franchise Tag

The Miami Dolphins and franchise-tagged tight end Mike Gesicki are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players to sign, according to sources. If no deal is reached before Friday, he'll play the 2022 season on his $10.9 million tag and become a free agent next […]

Cowboys, Dalton Schultz Not Expected To Reach Agreement

The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz are not expected to reach an agreement on a long-term contract extension before Friday's deadline for franchise players, according to sources. If a deal isn't reached, Schultz will play the 2022 season on the $10.9 million franchise tag for tight ends and become a free agent […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Has Been Throwing For 2-3 Weeks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) resumed throwing two to three weeks ago, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed Garoppolo's surgery, has been working in conjunction with the 49ers while Garoppolo has been rehabbing in LA. He's expected to make a full recovery. Jimmy G could […]

DeJuan Neal Agrees With Commanders

Free-agent defensive back DeJuan Neal, who has played in the XFL and USFL, agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Washington Commanders on Thursday, according to his agent. Neal hails from Shepherd University and will hope to earn a spot on Washington's practice squad this season. The 22-year-old went undrafted in 2019 and […]

Coaching Matters: 2022 Buffalo Bills Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 Outlook

Welcome back to fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the Pittsburgh Steelers. First, let’s clear the air. I am a devout Steelers fan. That doesn’t mean I can’t be objective, although I am more hopeful […]

2022 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: Picking in the Middle (Slots 5-8)

This mock review is a follow-up to part one, which examined strategies when drafting from an early slot in dynasty rookie drafts. In this piece, we'll focus on the middle draft slots. Rather than simply putting out a mock and rationalizing the picks one round at a time, I'll examine each team based on how […]

Patrick Mahomes Working With New Additions

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has recently been drilling with wide receivers Justin Watson and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. With just a few weeks before training camp commences, the former MVP is looking to establish a rapport with his new wideouts after the team traded Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins back in March. Mahomes also worked […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Putting In Extra Work

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling has been working extra with quarterback Patrick Mahomes this offseason. After the team moved superstar Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins in March, the No. 1 spot on the depth chart opened up, with Valdes-Scantling more than willing to claim it. The 27-year-old has compiled 123 catches for 2,153 […]

Justin Watson Looking To Rebound With Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justin Watson has been working extra with Patrick Mahomes this offseason. Watson, along with fellow wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling, has been drilling with the signal-caller in Texas, just weeks before training camp is set to begin. The 26-year-old hasn't had a promising career since being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

Jessie Bates III's Contract Talks Remain Stalled

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is still without a new contract. As the July 15 deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term deals approaches, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that negotiations "remain at a standstill." The 25-year-old also hasn't signed his nearly $13 million franchise tag, so there's a chance he […]

2022 Fantasy Football Sleepers - Quarterback Draft Targets and Avoids

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller identifies fantasy football quarterback draft sleepers, values, targets, and avoids for your 2022 fantasy football drafts. He breaks down and compares the ADPs of several quarterbacks (QBs) to help prepare you for your fantasy football drafts. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - […]