Will Matthew Stafford Be Ready By Week 1? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a masterful 2021 season, leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory in his first year with the team. 2022 was a different story. The Rams posted a 5-12 season in its first year as the defending world champions while Stafford and wide receiver Cooper Kupp spent much... Read More

Is Irv Smith Jr. A Good Fit With The Bengals? Fantasy Football Outlook

Former Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. has reached an agreement to join the Cincinnati Bengals, so he'll play in an offense with Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd in 2023. The 2019 second-round selection out of Alabama has flashed upside throughout his young career, but he's dealt with major injuries... Read More

Texans Not Expected To Pursue Lamar Jackson

The Houston Texans are not expected to pursue a trade for Baltimore Ravens franchise-tagged quarterback Lamar Jackson, according to league sources. The team's focus is on NFL QB prospects for the upcoming draft, including visits with Alabama's Bryce Young, Ohio State's C.J. Stroud, Kentucky's Will Levis, Florida's Anthony Richardson and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker. The Carolina... Read More

Desmond Ridder Preparing To Be Falcons Starter

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said on Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings that quarterback Desmond Ridder will starting training camp as the starter ahead of high-priced backup Taylor Heinicke. "The plan is to start Desmond," Smith said. "That's our plan going forward right now." Ridder was taken with pick No. 74 in last... Read More

Rams Re-Sign Marquise Copeland

The Los Angeles Rams re-signed defensive lineman Marquise Copeland to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to the team. Copeland will return to the Rams for a fourth season in 2023. He had his best season with the team in 2022, finishing with 31 tackles (16 solo) and one sack in 15 games (nine starts).... Read More

Eagles Like Trey Sermon's Potential

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had good things to say about running back Trey Sermon on Tuesday. "I can't tell you how many times at practice he made a cut or you just saw him in his pads or he made a play on a screen or whatever it was, you're like, 'Man, this... Read More

No Timeline For Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon won't put a timeline on quarterback Kyler Murray's (knee) return "because you're always wrong when you do that. So, whenever he's ready to play, he'll play." Gannon wants Murray to be fully ready both physically and mentally before he returns from a torn right ACL suffered late last season.... Read More

Von Miller On Schedule In His Recovery

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that linebacker Von Miller's (knee) recovery from a torn ACL last year is on schedule. "To have a player go down with a major injury that he had and that type of injury, and then to stick around the team I think says a lot about who he... Read More

Sean McDermott To Call Defensive Plays

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced on Monday that he will call the defensive plays in 2023. Since it was announced that Leslie Frazier would be taking a year off from coaching, the Bills have explored internal and external options to fill the defensive coordinator position. McDermott is comfortable taking on defensive play-calling responsibilities... Read More

Javonte Williams Making "Great Strides" In Recovery

Denver Broncos general manager George Paton said the team "won't know that for a while" when asked if running back Javonte Williams (knee) will be ready for the start of the 2023 season. However, Paton also said Williams is making "great strides" in his recovery from a serious knee injury in 2022. The 22-year-old tore... Read More

Is Damien Harris or James Cook the Bills RB1 In 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

Former New England Patriots running back Damien Harris is joining the Buffalo Bills' offense in 2023, so he'll compete with 2022 second-round pick James Cook for touches in the backfield. Devin Singletary is headed to Houston and Nyheim Hines doesn't seem to be a real threat for major touches, so Harris and Cook are expected... Read More

Is Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe the Patriots Starting Quarterback in 2023? Fantasy Football Outlook

The 2022 New England Patriots football season saw second-year quarterback Mac Jones start 14 games, while rookie signal caller Bailey Zappe took the first snap in two contests. Jones regressed from his rookie season, while Zappe played well in limited action. Naturally, an offseason quarterback controversy is underway for Bill Belichick's team, and the Patriots... Read More

Devin Duvernay Expected To Return In 2023

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh made it sound like wide receiver Devin Duvernay would return to the team in 2023 despite the recent addition of Nelson Agholor. Duvernay has been in danger of being a salary cap casualty this offseason after catching 37 passes for 407 yards and three touchdowns in 14 regular season... Read More

Matthew Stafford Won't Have Any Limitations

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said that quarterback Matthew Stafford (neck) is healthy and will be ready for the 2023 season. "There will be no limitations. He'll be ready to roll," McVay said. Stafford wasn't healthy last year and missed the final seven games of the season due to a spinal-cord contusion. The... Read More

Trey Lance Has A Chance To Regain Starting Job

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that quarterback Trey Lance has a shot to regain the starting job under center in 2023. "With Brock being hurt, (Trey Lance) has a chance to regain that," Shanahan said. On Monday, general manager John Lynch said that Purdy "has earned the right" to be... Read More

Giants A Long Shot For Odell Beckham Jr.

ESPN New York's Jordan Raanan writes that free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. reuniting with the New York Giants is a long shot, at best, right now. Owner John Mara left the door open for the Giants to pursue a reunion with Beckham this offseason. The Giants could still use some upgrades at the position,... Read More

DJ Chark Undergoes Ankle Surgery

Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich said that wide receiver DJ Chark (ankle) recently underwent ankle surgery, but he could be ready for part of organized team activities this spring. The 26-year-old should be ready for training camp this summer and the start of the 2023 regular season, but his surgery is noteworthy as he... Read More

Michael Thomas Making Progress In Recovery

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that wide receiver Michael Thomas (toe) is making progress in his recovery, but he's not 100 percent yet and the team is going to be cautious with him in the offseason. Thomas and the Saints restructured his contract to keep him around in 2023 after he missed... Read More

Aaron Rodgers Trade Could Involve Two Second-Round Picks

The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets continue to work on trade negotiations for veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with protection for draft-pick compensation emerging as a key holdup to a deal in the event that Rodgers doesn't play in 2024. According to multiple sources, the trade is currently surrounding a swap that would send... Read More

Irv Smith Jr. Agrees To One-Year Deal With Bengals

Free-agent tight end Irv Smith Jr. agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, according to a source. Smith is a much-needed addition for the Bengals at the tight end position after they lost Hayden Hurst in free agency. Cincinnati also has Devin Asiasi, Tanner Hudson and Nick Bowers at the... Read More

2023 NFL Mock Draft - First Round Predictions With Trades

The 2023 NFL Draft is less than five weeks away, and the rumor mill is on fire. With free agency winding down, team needs have changed for every club. Usually, there are 32 first-round picks in the NFL Draft. However, this year’s draft will only have 31 first-round selections. The Miami Dolphins had to forfeit... Read More

2023 Dynasty Fantasy Football Riser: Jalen Hurts

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had dynasty fantasy football intrigue as soon as he was selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft. At the time of his selection though, Carson Wentz was viewed as the franchise quarterback for the Eagles. When Hurts took over for Wentz in 2020 and then started a... Read More

Top Five Greatest NFL Combine Performances Of All Time

The Scouting Combine is one of the NFL offseason’s highlights. The best draft prospects converge in Indianapolis, Indiana to participate in physical and mental assessments. Some drills included are the vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone shuttle, and 40-yard dash. Team scouts and executives consider these results when deciding whom to pick in their position of... Read More

Jerod Mayo To Be Bill Belichick's Successor?

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said on Monday that he hopes linebackers coach Jerod Mayo will eventually be the team's head coach whenever Bill Belichick decides to end his Hall of Fame career. "There's no ceiling on his ability to be a head coach, and he'll be a head coach," Kraft said at the... Read More

Taylor Rapp Signs One-Year Deal With Bills

Free-agent safety Taylor Rapp signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills on Monday, according to a source. Rapp was a former second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, and he also visited with the New England Patriots in free agency before choosing the Bills. The 25-year-old spent his first four seasons... Read More

Broncos Think Jarrett Stidham Has Starting Potential

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton thinks quarterback Jarrett Stidham was an "important signing" and believes he could one day become a starting QB in the NFL. The Broncos signed him to a two-year, $10 million deal in free agency to back up Russell Wilson in 2023. Wilson struggled mightily in his first year with... Read More

Gardner Minshew To Compete For Starting Job

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew will compete for the team's starting job under center in 2023, according to new head coach Shane Steichen. "Right now, obviously, he's coming in to just compete and be the best he can be, you know, and that's where we're going," Steichen said on if Minshew will be named the... Read More

Mac Jones Not Guaranteed To Start In 2023

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hinted that the team will have a competition at quarterback in 2023 between Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Jones made the Pro Bowl and led the team to the playoffs as a rookie in 2021, but he regressed last year after offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels left to become... Read More

Will The 49ers Trade Trey Lance? Fantasy Football Outlook

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance was the third-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. The 49ers traded the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, a pair of future first-round picks, and a third-round selection to the Miami Dolphins for the ability to select Lance. The former North Dakota State sparingly played as... Read More