DK Metcalf Sheds Walking Boot

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf (foot) is no longer in a walking boot following surgery on his left foot in February. "Yeah, he is and he has started his running as well," head coach Pete Carroll said on Saturday after the draft. "Like those two guys (Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams) he is in […]

Saints Agree On Three-Year Deal With Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints and free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu officially agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal on Monday that includes $18 million fully guaranteed, according to sources. The language of the deal still needs to be finalized and the deal signed, but Mathieu is indeed returning home to New Orleans after playing his college […]

DeAndre Hopkins Suspended Six Games For PEDs

Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is being suspended six games for violating the league's performance-enhancing drug policy, according to league sources. Ouch. It's a big blow to the Cardinals and to Hopkins' fantasy value for the 2022 season. It'll also be bad news for quarterback Kyler Murray as he looks to get […]

Vikings Decline Garrett Bradbury's Fifth-Year Option

The Minnesota Vikings declined to exercise the fifth-year option for offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury on Monday, according to a source. This move made sense for Minnesota, with Bradbury not holding up his end in pass protection since the Vikings made him the 18th overall pick in 2019 out of North Carolina State. There's still a […]

49ers Re-Sign Jason Verrett To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed cornerback Jason Verrett to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. He has appeared in 15 games (14 starts) over the last three seasons and has 65 tackles, seven passes defensed and two interceptions since signing as a free agent in March of 2019. The former first-rounder of the Los Angeles […]

Falcons Pick Up Chris Lindstrom's Fifth-Year Option

The Atlanta Falcons picked up the fifth-year option for offensive guard Chris Lindstrom on Monday, according to a source. Lindstrom will make $13.2 million in 2023. The 25-year-old only played five games in his rookie season due to a foot injury after he was taken 14th overall by Atlanta out of Boston College in 2019. […]

Chargers Decline Jerry Tillery's Fifth-Year Option

The Los Angeles Chargers declined the fifth-year option for defensive lineman Jerry Tillery on Monday, according to a source. However, Tillery remains firmly in the team's long-term plans after coming off his most productive year with 51 tackles and 4.5 sacks. "I expect an even bigger role this year," general manager Tom Telesco said recently. […]

Texans Pick Up Fifth-Year Option For Tytus Howard

The Houston Texans picked up the fifth-year option for versatile offensive lineman Tytus Howard on Monday, according to a source. Howard has started multiple games at left tackle, right tackle and left guard since he was taken 23rd overall by the Texans in 2019 out of Alabama State. The 25-year-old isn't a great run-blocker, but […]

Browns Release Chase McLaughlin, Chris Blewitt

After drafting LSU kicker Cade York in the fourth round of this year's draft, the Cleveland Browns released kickers Chase McLaughlin and Chris Blewitt on Monday. McLaughlin was solid early last year for the Browns, but that didn't last and he made only six of his 12 field-goal tries from Week 7 on and wasn't […]

Steelers Decline Devin Bush's Fifth-Year Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers declined to pick up the fifth-year option for linebacker Devin Bush on Monday, according to a source. Bush will now be playing the 2022 season on an expiring contract. The former 10th overall pick out of Michigan in 2019 had 70 tackles (41 solo), four QB hits, two sacks, four passes defensed, […]

Commanders Sign Trai Turner

The Washington Commanders are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent offensive guard Trai Turner to a one-year, $3 million deal on Monday, according to a source. Turner previously played for head coach Ron Rivera in Carolina from 2014 to 2019. The 28-year-old was originally a third-round pick by the Panthers in 2014, and he was named […]

Justyn Ross Signs With Chiefs

Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross, who went undrafted, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. Ross went off in the National Championship game against Alabama and could be a steal for the Chiefs if he can stay healthy after having a congenital fusion of his upper cervical spine and then a surgical fusion at […]

Damontae Kazee Signs With Steelers

Free-agent safety Damontae Kazee signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend, according to a source. The five-year veteran has 12 career interceptions and will provide veteran depth behind starters Minkah Fitzpatrick and Terrell Edmunds in Pittsburgh's secondary. The 28-year-old spent last year in Dallas, where he recorded 52 tackles (35 […]

Zamir White Could Become A Starter By 2023

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Zamir White, who was taken in the fourth round out of Georgia in this year's draft, has a good chance to become the team's starting running back in 2023. The Raiders declined to pick up Josh Jacobs' fifth-year option, and White has been defying expectations since birth, when he […]

Breece Hall, Michael Carter To Form One-Two Punch

The New York Jets will deploy a running back by committee as long as Mike LaFleur is their offensive coordinator. Running back Breece Hall is the team's new starter after the Jets selected him in the second round of the NFL draft last Friday. Michael Carter will spell Hall to form a solid one-two punch […]

Texans Sign Rasheem Green

The Houston Texans signed former Seattle Seahawks pass-rusher Rasheem Green to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to sources. Green is coming off a career year with 6.5 sacks, and he'll give the Texans a big post-draft boost off the edge of the defensive line. In addition to his 6.5 sacks last year, Green […]

Saints Expected To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints are expected to sign All-Pro free-agent safety Tyrann Mathieu, according to sources. The signing should be finalized in the coming days. This move has been talked about for weeks, but the Saints finally acted on it after the draft, with the Honey Badger coming home after playing his college ball at […]

Falcons Release Mike Davis

The Atlanta Falcons released running back Mike Davis on Monday, according to a source. The move saves the Falcons $2.5 million against the salary cap this year. Cordarrelle Patterson was by far the team's most effective backfield option last year, as Davis had 138 carries for 503 yards (3.6 yards per carry) and three rushing […]

NFL Draft Impact - Running Back Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football

I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. Fantasy football Average Draft Position (ADP) indicates the average position where a player is drafted over more than one fantasy football draft. You can consider it as the price you have to pay to draft and […]

Kenny Pickett NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Quarterback Outlook

As the buzz and hype surrounding the 2022 NFL Draft grew, it had seemed apparent to everyone that the Steelers were going to draft a quarterback early in much the same way it was known in 2021 that they were going to turn in the draft card for Najee Harris. The final detail that everyone […]

Kenneth Walker NFL Rookie Profile - Fantasy Football Running Back Outlook

The impending arrival of each rookie class reignites an annual surge of interest in these first-year players that galvanizes the fantasy community. This also serves as a catalyst for fantasy managers and analysts to immerse themselves in a detailed evaluation of each new class. This includes determining their strengths and weaknesses, studying their statistical achievements […]

John Metchie III Expects To Be Ready To Go In July

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (knee) says he will be ready to go in July while adding he feels "amazing." In December, the former Alabama product tore his left ACL during the SEC Championship. As a result, his draft stock fell, ultimately causing him to fall to the Texans, who selected him with […]

Daniel Jones Still Giants Starting Quarterback

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is still considered the team's starter. Despite the team recently declining Jones' fifth-year option, general manager Joe Schoen indicated that the signal-caller is still the No. 1 option on the depth chart. The 24-year-old showed promise during his rookie year by finishing with 3,027 yards, 24 touchdowns, more than […]

Eagles GM: Jalen Reagor "Anticipated" To Remain In Philly

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jalen Reagor isn't expected to be dealt ahead of the 2022-23 season. This revelation came from general manager Howie Roseman, who appeared to shut down trade rumors by recently stating, "Jalen Reagor is a Philadelphia Eagle, and he's going to be here. He's worked tremendously hard to get in shape and come […]

Deebo Samuel Still Wants Out Of San Francisco

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel remains "dug in" regarding his request for a trade. The 2022 NFL Draft came and went, but the hybrid superstar remains on the roster, even after reports came to life that the Lions and Jets made offers to acquire his services. Samuel, who is coming off the best […]

Geno Smith Could Still Earn Starting Gig In Seattle

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith could end up as the team's No. 1 option come the regular season. With the organization opting not to select a signal-caller during the NFL Draft or acquire Baker Mayfield, Smith may be battling Drew Lock throughout training camp for the starting job. Seattle is looking to fill a massive […]

Drew Lock Survives Draft Day, Seahawks Pass On Drafting QB

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock will compete with Geno Smith and Jacob Eason to be the team's starter in 2022. The Seahawks did not select a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft and will roll with either Lock, Smith, or Eason this season. The 25-year-old was part of the trade package that the Seahawks received […]

James White Not Cleared For Voluntary Workouts

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) likely won't be participating in voluntary offseason workouts. "I still have a little while to go after a pretty rough injury," said White. New England re-signed the veteran running back to a two-year, $5 million deal during the offseason. White sustained a hip injury last year that […]

Saints Will Make An "Aggressive Push" To Sign Tyrann Mathieu

The New Orleans Saints reportedly are expected to make an "aggressive push" to sign Pro Bowl safety Tyrann Mathieu. The Chiefs moved on from Mahieu during the offseason when the team signed Justin Reid to a three-year deal. Mathieu is a two-time first-team All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection with 26 interceptions, 10 sacks, and […]

Nick Foles Released By The Bears

The Chicago Bears released quarterback Nick Foles on Saturday. The Bears decided to allow Foles to find his next team rather than continue to search for a trade partner. The 33-year-old will look to latch onto another team, but the chances of him becoming a starting quarterback elsewhere are unlikely. He threw for 2,102 yards, […]