Rams Give Aaron Donald A Massive Raise

The Los Angeles Rams reworked All-World defensive tackle Aaron Donald's three remaining contract years to give him a huge $40 million raise through the 2024 season, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at 31 years old, according to sources. Donald will get $95 million through 2024. He's earned it, though, as he is […]

Julian Okwara Working At Linebacker

Detroit Lions edge rusher Julian Okwara is cross-training as both an on-the-ball defensive end and an off-the-ball linebacker this offseason. He played most of his snaps last year on the defensive line and recorded three sacks in the last three games while finishing with five sacks on the season, 27 tackles (six for loss), an […]

Panthers Re-Sign Keith Kirkwood

The Carolina Panthers re-signed wide receiver Keith Kirkwood to an undisclosed deal on Monday. Kirkwood has been with the team each of the last two seasons and has mainly served as a kick returner on special teams. In four games for the Panthers, he had four catches for only 30 yards on offense. The 27-year-old […]

Ravens Optimistic That J.K. Dobbins Will Be A Factor

The Baltimore Ravens are optimistic that running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) will be a factor this season, whether it's in Week 1 or later. However, the Ravens will be prepared if Dobbins and Gus Edwards, who is also coming off a torn ACL, can't find their pre-injury form early in 2022. Fantasy managers should be […]

Patriots Working Out Tristan Vizcaino

The New England Patriots are working out free-agent kicker Tristan Vizcaino on Monday, according to a source. Vizcaino most recently kicked for the Los Angeles Chargers, and he's also scheduled for a second workout on Wednesday with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots still have veteran Nick Folk, who was one of the best overall […]

Matt Patricia To Be Patriots Offensive Play-Caller?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hasn't decided who will call the offensive plays this season, but it's trending in Matt Patricia's direction, according to a source. Patricia and Joe Judge are both preparing for the possibility that they'll call plays, but Patricia's workload this spring has suggested he's the early favorite for the […]

Isaiah Wynn Present For Mandatory Minicamp

New England Patriots left tackle Isaiah Wynn, who didn't take part in the team's voluntary organized team activities, is at the team's facilities on Monday and will be present for mandatory minicamp this week. Wynn will be playing the 2022 season on his fifth-year option that will pay him $10.4 million. The former first-round pick […]

Kenny Moore Arrives Ahead Of Minicamp

Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl cornerback Kenny Moore, who hasn't been attending organized team activities and wants a new contract in line with his play, is in the team's building on Monday for his physical prior to mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. NFL teams can begin fining players that don't show up to mandatory […]

Dalton Schultz Frustrated With Contract Talks

Dallas Cowboys franchise-tagged tight end Dalton Schultz is frustrated by the state of contract talks with the team and informed the Cowboys that he won't attend the rest of voluntary organized team activities as a result, according to sources. There's a chance he could skip the team's mandatory minicamp as well. Schultz already signed his […]

Aaron Rodgers In Attendance For Minicamp

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities, is at Lambeau Field on Monday for the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. The reigning NFL MVP signed a four-year contract extension with the Packers in March and is in a much better place in regards […]

Players With Misleading Numbers Not Worth Drafting in 2022

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Johnny Mundt Expected To Be No. 2 Tight End

After mostly serving as a blocker and catching just 10 passes in five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings tight end Johnny Mundt (knee) expects to be used as more of a pass-catcher as the primary backup to Irv Smith Jr. in 2022. Mundt has been working on the side during offseason practices […]

N'Keal Harry A Long Shot To Make The Roster

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is now a long shot to make the roster this summer at his traditional position, barring injuries ahead of him on the depth chart. The former first-rounder's best shot might be to ask about a position switch to tight end to compete with Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene […]

Mac Jones Showing More Leadership

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones' increased leadership has caught his teammates' attention during offseason workouts. "It's just at another level now," receiver Kendrick Bourne said. "He's more comfortable, more confident. He knows what's going on, and the muscle memory is there [from having gone through it] -- OTAs, then camp, and the season. […]

Buccaneers Optimistic Rob Gronkowski Will Return

Free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski remains unsigned and isn't expected to sign before mandatory minicamps from June 7-9, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are optimistic that he will re-sign before training camp begins in late July. The 33-year-old remains undecided about his NFL future, and the Bucs are giving Gronk all the space he needs […]

Deshaun Watson Likely To Face Discipline From NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's agent, Rusty Hardin, thinks there's a "good possibility" that his client will be disciplined by the NFL despite sitting out all of last year while awaiting a final decision on 24 civil lawsuits claiming sexual misconduct. The league is expected to conclude their investigation and make a final decision on […]

Davis Mills More Confident In Year 2

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills had his ups and downs as the team's starter in his rookie season in 2021, but he has more confidence heading into his second NFL season. "I just think his leadership and his confidence is really taking control in that huddle. He's not that rookie anymore. He comes in, he […]

Ezekiel Elliott Has Something To Prove

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, who suffered a partially torn PCL in his knee just four weeks into last season, played through the pain through the rest of the year and the playoffs. As a result, he put up numbers that weren't up to his usual standard, and he's motivated to prove he has […]

Cordarrelle Patterson Skips OTAs

Atlanta Falcons running back/wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson decided to skip the team's voluntary organized team activities this offseason after re-signing on a two-year deal. Patterson had a career year in 2021 with Atlanta, rushing for 618 yards and also tacking on 548 receiving yards. "This is voluntary," head coach Arthur Smith said. "We respect that." […]

Marcus Mariota To Have Plenty Of Designed Runs

The Atlanta Falcons plan to run the quarterback more with new signal-caller Marcus Mariota in town. "I think we'd be crazy if we didn't try to roll these guys out of the pocket a little bit," quarterbacks coach Charles London said. "We've got three really athletic guys in our room. As coaches, we have to […]

Colts Pushing For Alec Pierce To Compete For Starting Spot

The Indianapolis Colts are pushing rookie wide receiver Alec Pierce to compete for a starting role early on in his first NFL season. Pierce's vertical abilities and versatility bode well for his chances of grabbing a role early on, and his skill set fits well with what the Colts want to do on offense. "Alec […]

How Every Rookie RB Impacts Their Backfield in 2022 Fantasy Football (Round 4 Picks)

Each year we see a handful of incoming rookie RBs finish as a RB2 or better in fantasy football. While the best rookies are typically those who are drafted on Day 2 or earlier (Najee Harris, Jonathan Taylor), there are also some recent examples of Day 3 picks and UDFA RBs who had great rookie […]

Top Backup Running Backs To Target in 2022 Drafts

One of the most crucial things a fantasy player can do is have the foresight to build a lineup that maximizes talent while also minimizing the risk of player injuries or holdouts. Aside from that, understanding the way coaches operate their backfields in today’s NFL is crucial to fantasy football success. The increasing level of […]

Aaron Rodgers: "I think About Retirement All The Time"

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been dominant throughout his career. He's won a Super Bowl, been named the league's MVP four times, and is a multi-time Pro Bowler. However, despite continuing to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, the 38-year-old recently commented on his retirement. "I think about it all […]

Kyle Pitts Looking To Improve Mentally

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts is committed to progressing as he enters his second year at the professional level. The sophomore has no issues with his size and strength, so instead, he has been dedicated to improving from a mental standpoint. "Mentally, I'm trying to get better," Pitts said, "The mental side helps you […]

Another Former Teammate Wants Odell Beckham Jr. Back

Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (Knee) is still searching for a club. During the Super Bowl LVI win over the Cincinnati Bengals, he suffered a torn ACL. However, despite undergoing surgery to repair the ailment, that didn't stop Beckham's former teammate, Cooper Kupp, from recently expressing his desire to see him back on the […]

D'Ernest Johnson Staying In Cleveland For Another Year

Running back D'Ernest Johnson agreed to a $2.43 million deal ($900,000 guaranteed) with the Browns on Saturday, keeping him in Cleveland for at least one more season. The 26-year-old has played sparingly throughout his tenure with the club. However, with injuries to Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, he is coming off the best season of […]

Derrick Brown Showing Improvement This Offseason

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown is down to around 320 pounds this offseason and has been more intentional about his physical conditioning as he heads into his third year in the NFL. Brown was over 330 pounds in 2021. The former first-rounder had an up-and-down season last year and finished with 41 tackles (27 […]

No Timetable For Isaiah Oliver

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith isn't giving a timetable for the return of cornerback Isaiah Oliver (knee), but Smith did say that Oliver is working extremely hard to get back. The 25-year-old underwent surgery after suffering a season-ending knee injury last October, and he hasn't been able to practice with the team this spring. […]

Noah Fant Thinks Offense Is Favorable For Tight Ends

Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant thinks offensive coordinator Shane Waldron's system will be good for him. "Honestly, I like — now, granted, this is from just like a month coming in — but I like the way they use the tight ends," Fant said. "I like the way we get passing concepts down the […]