Vikings Transitioning To New Offense

Under new Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, the 37-year-old has been installing an offense that the franchise hopes will elevate a unit that has been just above average in recent years. "We had an old-style offense last year," Jefferson said. "It's 2022. You get into a new age and move to a new generation. […]

Connor Williams Moving To Center?

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams continues to play center with his new team during organized team activities this offseason. "I think I've really enjoyed this position," Williams said. "I think definitely in this offense, in this scheme, playing center brings out my strengths. They've been very patient with me learning the position and learning […]

Shane Steichen To Continue Calling Plays For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen said that he will continue to call the offensive plays in 2022. Head coach Nick Sirianni said the midseason change last year played a vital role in their offensive turnaround. The Eagles came out of the gates trying to throw the ball, and it didn't work very well. Once […]

Jarvis Landry Dominates OTA Session

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Jarvis Landry looked dominant in the team's practice at organized team activities on Thursday, and his presence has been felt throughout offseason practices since he signed with the team. The veteran slot man led the team with four catches at Thursday's practice. Take this news with a grain of salt; […]

DraftKings USFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8: Daily Fantasy Football Advice

Week 8 of the USFL season is here. This is one of two weeks this season where the teams won't be at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, with the teams instead heading to a different part of the city to play at Legion Field. With just 10 weeks in the USFL season, the playoff battle is […]

Matt Ryan, Parris Campbell Looking Good At OTAs

Although the Indianapolis Colts organized team activity practices aren't in pads, new quarterback Matt Ryan has looked good, and his smooth and sharp release is a weapon the team intends to use. Ryan's presence has quickened the offense and should make the unit more efficient and productive, especially through the air. Ryan mostly carved up […]

Darius Leonard Still Not Practicing

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Darius Leonard (ankle) sat out of practice at organized team activities again on Wednesday. Head coach Frank Reich said the team is being cautious with Leonard, but it's an issue that has now lingered for a year and a half. "We're trying to be cautious, so just taking it day by […]

Kenny Moore Unhappy With His Contract

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore was a no-show at organized team activities on Wednesday, a message to the team that he's unhappy with his current contract. Organized team activities are voluntary, but next week's three-day mandatory minicamp will be telling. The Colts could fine the Pro Bowl cornerback almost $95,000 if he doesn't attend. The […]

Julian Blackmon Practicing On Limited Basis

Indianapolis Colts safety Julian Blackmon (Achilles), who was limited to just six games last year due to a ruptured Achilles, isn't practicing in full yet with the team at organized team activities, but he expects to have few limitations when training camp starts in July. Blackmon isn't a rush to get back to full speed, […]

Zach Wilson Ready To Take The Next Step?

New York Jets second-year quarterback Zach Wilson didn't look great at the beginning of voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday, but he rebounded in 11-on-11 drills and made three nice throws over the middle of the field. Wilson only completed 55.6% of his passes and tossed nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions as a rookie. He […]

Bills Sign Tavon Austin

The Buffalo Bills signed free-agent wide receiver Tavon Austin to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. The former eighth overall pick by the Rams in 2013 had 24 catches for 213 yards and one touchdown on 37 targets in 13 games (three starts) for the Jacksonville Jaguars last year. The 32-year-old will […]

Curtis Samuel Can Play Everywhere In Offense

Washington Commanders wide receiver Curtis Samuel's versatility has been on full display during voluntary organized team activities this year. "Curtis can play everywhere," offensive coordinator Scott Turner said. "We did some of that stuff last year in the limited time he was on the field. I'm just happy for Curtis that he's healthy and he's […]

Lions Have A Challenge To Get Jameson Williams Ready

Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said it could be quite tricky to get rookie wide receiver Jameson Williams (knee) to fit into their offense right away. Josh Reynolds came to the team and immediately had an impact given his prior chemistry with quarterback Jared Goff from their time with the Los Angeles Rams. Williams […]

Buy Back into Trevor Lawrence After Disastrous Rookie Season

Have you ever had an awful boss? I am not talking about a boss that is a little annoying, I am talking about one that you dread seeing and that seemingly makes life harder for you and all your coworkers. I am talking about a boss that makes you react the way Stanley reacts to […]

Competitive Receiving Corps to Fade in 2022 Fantasy Drafts

We're talking about fantasy football here, and in fantasy, football volume is the key to rostering and fielding a winning team. While everything boils down to that concept, seeking volume calls for looking deeper than just the name and reputation of players. Put a wide receiver or tight end in a stacked offense (one featuring […]

Ravens Sign First-Rounder Tyler Linderbaum

The Baltimore Ravens and first-round center Tyler Linderbaum agreed on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal on Thursday. He'll be the third Ravens draft pick to sign, joining third-round defensive tackle Travis Jones and sixth-round running back Tyler Badie. Lindberbaum's four-year deal is worth $14.897 million after he was selected with the 25th overall pick […]

No Timetable For Chase Young's Return

Washington Commanders star pass-rusher Chase Young (knee) has returned to the team's practice facilities to continue rehabbing a torn ACL in his right knee, and the 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is unsure when he'll be able to return to the field. He remains on track in his recovery, but he isn't taking part […]

D'Andre Swift Looks Bigger This Offseason

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift looks to have bulked up this offseason. Swift's goal this offseason was to add more muscle in order to take some of the big hits that kept him out of four games in his rookie season with a sprained shoulder. The 23-year-old has the skills to be Detroit's featured […]

Alex Leatherwood Back At Tackle

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is back working at right tackle in practice at voluntary organized team activities on Thursday. Leatherwood was working at tackle during the practices open to the media last week as well. The 23-year-old is getting work at multiple positions this offseason as the Raiders look to revamp their […]

Tua Tagovailoa Progressing As Downfield Passer?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed two deep passes to new wide receiver Tyreek Hill -- for 45 and 55 yards -- at Thursday's offseason practice. One of the main criticisms of Tagovailoa since he entered the league was his perceived inability to throw the ball deep. Since his rookie season, he ranks 30th among […]

Alex Mack Retires After 13 Seasons

Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack has announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after 13 seasons. Mack was the 21st overall pick in 2009 by the Cleveland Browns out of California. He played seven seasons with the Browns and was named to three Pro Bowls before joining the Atlanta Falcons from 2016-20 while […]

Sterling Shepard Starts Jogging

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (Achilles) said that he started jogging for the first time last week. "I'm feeling good taking it day by day. Out at practice everyday taking mental reps, balls off of the jugs," Shepard said. He's not putting pressure on an exact return date this offseason, but the Giants […]

Saquon Barkley Expects Bigger Receiving Role

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley expects to have a bigger receiving role this year under new head coach Brian Daboll. "It feels like a fresh start. I feel good again. I know it's all there. I know how talented I am. Just taking it one day at a time. You feel the energy […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Calls It A Career

Free-agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is retiring from the National Football League on Thursday. Fitzpatrick injured his hip in the season opener for the Washington Commanders in 2021, missed the rest of the year and required surgery in December. The man they called Fitzmagic and the Amish Rifle will end his incredible NFL career having played […]

Leonard Floyd Had Ankle Surgery

Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd (ankle) said that he had offseason surgery to clean up a right ankle injury that he suffered in training camp last summer. Floyd managed the ankle injury all of last year while recording 11.5 sacks (9.5 in the regular season). He's almost back to full health. The 29-year-old pass-rusher […]

Matt Corral Away For Personal Reasons

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral left the team on Wednesday due to a tragedy in the family, according to head coach Matt Rhule. Rhule told Corral to take all the time he needed away from organized team activities. The Panthers have liked what they've seen early on from Corral during offseason workouts. The 23-year-old […]

Draft or Fade? The Saquon Barkley Dilemma

It was just a few years ago that the New York Giants turned the football world on its head and drafted Saquon Barkley second overall in the NFL Draft. They went against the “RB doesn’t matter” grain and took a generational talent. Giants fans may hate that they took him over Josh Allen, but hey, […]

Alex Mack Restructures His Contract

San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday. His base salary will drop from $5 million to $1.12 million this year and $3.35 million to $1.165 million next year, giving the team over $4 million in salary cap space for now. Mack has been considering retirement and may not play […]

Travis Etienne Jr. Looking Like His Old Self

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (foot), who missed all of his rookie season due to a Lisfranc injury in the preseason, has been cleared for full practice repetitions at organized team activities and has looked like his old self from an explosiveness standpoint. His ability to make quick cuts and breaks stood out […]

Trevor Lawrence Showing Improvement

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence has shown improvement at organized team activities compared to where he was at last year heading into his rookie season. Lawrence showed his elite arm strength in his rookie season, but he now looks more decisive and sure of himself when it comes to delivering the ball, especially in […]