
Jabrill Peppers Could Return Punts
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, who signed with the team this past week, is viewed as "the favorite right now" to return punts for the team in 2022, according to Zack Cox of NESN. If this comes to fruition, Peppers would replace Gunner Olszewski, who signed with the Steelers. In his own five-year career, […]

Noah Fant Seeking Natural Usage With Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks tight end Noah Fant hopes that the team deploys him in a way that feels more natural and appropriate this coming season, according to Will Petersen of 104.3 The Fan. The former first-round pick said he was drafted to "get down the field, make those explosive plays, and kind of be that pass […]

Deebo Samuel Could Have Easy Path To Extension
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel could have a smooth path to negotiating a contract extension this offseason, writes NBC Sports' Matt Maiocco. The current trend of the market has put Samuel's next contract in the $22 million to $24 million per year range, establishing a very reasonable and less complicated negotiating process for […]

N'Keal Harry Likely Done In New England
New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is likely in his final days with the team. ESPN's Mike Reiss reports that, following Saturday's acquisition of DeVante Parker, it appears that the Patriots will cut or trade Harry this offseason. The former first-round pick has been a major letdown, catching 57 passes for 598 yards and […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Drew Interest From Patriots
Free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. drew interest from the Patriots, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. However, New England instead opted to trade for DeVante Parker. Beckham is the top receiver on the market right now, giving him plenty of leverage in negotiations. On one hand, returning to the Browns or Rams makes sense given […]

Colin Kaepernick Willing To Accept Backup Role
Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick acknowledged that even if he signs a contract following Saturday's workout at Michigan, he likely won't be given a starting job right away. The 34-year-old said, "I know right now the situation likely won't allow me to come in, step into a starting role. To teams that have questions, I'd love […]

Saints Sign P.J. Williams, Jaleel Johnson
The New Orleans Saints signed defensive back P.J. Williams and defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson to one-year deals on Saturday, according to a source. Williams' deal is worth $2.3 million fully guaranteed. He'll be returning for his sixth season with the Saints and will likely continue to serve as the starting slot corner in New Orleans. […]

Signs Pointing To Sam Darnold Starting In 2022
There's a strong chance that quarterback Sam Darnold is the Carolina Panthers starting quarterback in 2022 after the team's failed attempt to trade for Deshaun Watson. Darnold was a failure in his first season in Carolina, throwing nine touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 12 games while going 4-7 in 11 starts before an injury ended […]

Patriots Acquire DeVante Parker From Dolphins
The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver DeVante Parker and a 2022 fifth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins on Saturday in exchange for a 2023 third-round pick, according to sources. The move comes after the Dolphins pulled off a blockbuster trade for All-Pro wideout Tyreek Hill last week. Parker, who was a first-round pick in […]

Rob Gronkowski To Return To Buccaneers?
CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora believes that free-agent tight end Rob Gronkowski will re-sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers now that quarterback Tom Brady is back for another season. The Buffalo Bills were interested in adding Gronk this offseason, but that was before Brady unretired. If Gronkowski, who reportedly is torn on playing in 2022, […]

Colin Kaepernick To Throw During Michigan's Spring Game
Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick will throw for NFL scouts during halftime of Michigan's spring game on Saturday. Kaepernick continues to stage throwing sessions with receivers in hopes that an NFL team will give him another shot. The Seattle Seahawks are the team most closely associated with him, but they're hoping to re-sign Geno Smith instead. […]

Baker Mayfield Could Be Traded Before Draft
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield could be dealt for a late-round pick a few days before the NFL draft this month, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday. Rapoport also expects the Browns to each a port of the $18 million guaranteed owed to Mayfield for the 2022 season in […]

2022 Wide Receiver Stat Busts - Slot Performance
Plunging into the world of football analytics is without question the best way to find fantasy sleepers for the coming season. Especially in the case of wide receivers, where how they are lining up on the field has a direct correlation with production. Slot receivers don't quite offer the boom-upside an outside receiver will deliver […]

Running Back ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check
I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 get a […]

Xavien Howard Gets New Extension
Miami Dolphins defensive back Xavien Howard has agreed to a new extension with the organization. The three-time Pro Bowl corner agreed to a restructured contract last season. The assumption was that a new deal would be discussed in the offseason. That was the truth as Howard agreed to a five-year deal with $50 million in […]

Tyus Bowser Should Be Ready For Training Camp
Baltimore Ravens defensive end Tyus Bowser (Achilles) is expected to be ready for training camp, according to head coach John Harbaugh. The 26-year-old put together a fantastic season before tearing his Achilles in Week 17. Before that, Bowser had a career-high 59 tackles and led the team with seven sacks. He'll be seven months removed […]

Marlon Mack Joins Texans
The Houston Texans have signed running back Marlon Mack. The details of his deal have not been released yet. However, it's likely a short term deal, while the Texans retool their roster. The 26-year-old has played a total of seven games through the last two seasons. However, he rushed for 1,091 yards and scored eight […]

Lions Likely To Exercise Fifth-Year Option On T.J. Hockenson
Detroit Lions tight end T.J. Hockenson is likely to be staying with the organization a little longer. Lions GM Brad Holmes mentioned they will likely exercise Hockenson's fifth-year option, assuming the two sides don't agree on a long term deal. The Lions will have until May 2 to finalize a deal with Hockenson. The 24-year-old […]

Damiere Byrd Signs With Falcons
Free-agent wide receiver Damiere Byrd is signing with the Atlanta Falcons on an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. The Falcons lost Russell Gage to free agency and Calvin Ridley to a one-year suspension, and they've replaced them with the likes of Byrd, Auden Tate and KhaDarel Hodge. Not exactly household receiving […]

Buccaneers Bring Back Giovani Bernard
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to re-sign running back Giovani Bernard to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Bernard had multiple offers on the open market, but he chose to return to Tampa. In 12 games (no starts) in his first season in Tampa last year, Bernard had eight carries for […]

Saints Re-Sign Forrest Lamp
The New Orleans Saints re-signed offensive guard Forrest Lamp to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. The former second-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers joined the Saints in October of last year but only played in one game in his fourth NFL season. The 28-year-old from Western Kentucky has struggled with […]

Seahawks Could Re-Sign Carlos Dunlap
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider confirmed that the team could re-sign defensive end Carlos Dunlap after cutting him. "We're keeping the door open to bring him back because he's a good pass-rusher," Schneider said. However, with the team moving to a 3-4 defense, the Seahawks defense may not be as good of a fit […]

Wide Receiver ADP Risers and Fallers for Fantasy Football - NFL Free Agency Check
I am going to start this column by reviewing the concept of ADP, which you are likely familiar with. 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 get a […]

Steelers Sign Genard Avery, Karl Joseph
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent linebacker Genard Avery and safety Karl Joseph to undisclosed one-year deals on Thursday. Avery, a fifth-round pick by the Cleveland Browns in 2018, had a career-high 43 tackles (21 solo), four tackles for loss and one sack in 16 games (12 starts) in his second full season with the Philadelphia […]

Andy Dalton Not A Threat To Jameis Winston
New Orleans Saints quarterback Andy Dalton, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $6 million on Tuesday, made it clear that he won't be competing for the starting job in New Orleans. "This is Jameis' thing and I'm here to help him out any way I can," Dalton said. The Saints announced earlier on […]

Leonard Fournette Could Have Bigger Role
There will be changes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on offense under new head coach Todd Bowles, and a commitment to run the football more is one of them. Quarterback Tom Brady will embrace the changes, but it could end up benefitting running back Leonard Fournette the most. Under Bruce Arians, the Bucs had the […]

Carolina Has No Plans To Shift Christian McCaffrey's Position
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been a perennial top choice in fantasy drafts for the past three seasons due to the myriad offensive skills that he possesses. But injuries have limited him to just 10 games combined over the past two years, leading to the question of whether Carolina may opt to utilize […]

Zach Wilson Travels During Offseason To Train With Receivers
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is embracing the "no offseason" vision. The soon-to-be second-year signal caller is traveling across America to work with his teammates in an attempt to develop a better rapport after a rocky 4-13 campaign in 2021. Teammate Braxton Berrios was one of Wilson's first stops and described the QB as […]

David Njoku, Browns Discussing Contract Extension
Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku was levied with the franchise tag last month, but per Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the two sides are actively engaged in a contract extension for the 25-year-old. Njoku appeared in 16 games (11 starts) last season and compiled 36 receptions for 475 yards, tying his career high […]

Nick Mullens Joins Raiders
Quarterback Nick Mullens has agreed to a deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, per Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Mullens is set to battle Garrett Gilbert for backup duties behind Derek Carr, who threw for a career-best 4,804 yards last season. Mullens, an undrafted free agent out of Southern Miss, spent last season with […]