Byron Murphy II Could Be A Target For Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals' signing of Trent Brown this offseason diminishes their need to take an offensive lineman in the first round of this year's NFL draft, although it would still be tempting to go with either JC Latham or Olu Fashanu. The Athletic's Bruce Feldman thinks Cincy will go with Texas defensive tackle Byron Murphy... Read More
Vikings Could Be Looking For Edge-Rush Help In First Round
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman predicts that the Jacksonville Jaguars will trade the 17th overall pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft to the Minnesota Vikings, who will take Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse. The Vikings lost edge players Danielle Hunter, Marcus Davenport and D.J. Wonnum this winter but added Andrew Van... Read More
Logan Ryan Announces His Retirement
Cornerback Logan Ryan officially announced his retirement from professional football on his social-media account on Tuesday. "Thank you to all my family, friends and teammates for the guidance and support! Thanks to the fans for watching! Won two Super Bowls and got out happy and healthy to be the best father for my children! Thanks... Read More
Eagles-Packers Could Face Off In Brazil In Week 1
It sounds as though the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers will be facing off in Week 1 in Brazil based on comments that Packers president Mark Murphy made on Tuesday morning. "We're either the first- or second-most popular team in Brazil," Murphy said. The NFL continues to try and expand the game internationally and... Read More
2024 NFL Draft - Adonai Mitchell NFL Draft Prediction and Potential Landing Spot
ROUND PREDICTION: First Round (No. 30 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Baltimore Ravens DRAFT ANALYSIS: This is what the Ravens do every year. They methodically sit back and draft some player who the other teams let fall and then he turns into a bona fide Pro Bowler. Adonai Mitchell was held back by injuries early on... Read More
2024 NFL Draft - Bo Nix NFL Draft Prediction and Potential Landing Spot
ROUND PREDICTION: First Round (No. 29 Overall Pick) TEAM PREDICTION: Denver Broncos (via Detroit Lions) DRAFT ANALYSIS: After moving back twice, Denver ends up receiving No. 29, 50, 73, and 171 for picks 12 and 207 in this trade scenario. Not a bad haul at all. As the team currently sits in limbo at quarterback,... Read More
2024 NFL Draft Prospect Comparison: Drake Maye vs. J.J. McCarthy
The 2024 NFL Draft is nearly here. There are four quarterbacks expected to be top-10 picks. Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are near locks to be the first and second overall selections, respectively. Meanwhile, Drake Maye and J.J. McCarthy could be the third and fourth overall picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. While many agree... Read More
2024 NFL Draft Prospect Comparison: Blake Corum vs. Jonathon Brooks
The 2024 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away. Last year, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were top-15 draft picks despite many in the NFL devaluing the running back position. Unfortunately, this year’s running back draft class lacks a superstar prospect. Yet, there are several talented prospects in this draft class. Two of the... Read More
Free Agency Check - Running Back ADP Risers and Fallers
The 2024 running back free agent class featured some of the best playmakers at the position. Running backs like Saquon Barkley, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, Derrick Henry, and Austin Ekeler were just some of the few backs on the open market to begin the offseason. As a result, this running back free-agent class was one... Read More
Avoid These Tight Ends in 2024: Fantasy Football Outlook
My friend Andrew Cooper (@CoopAFiasco on X) says it all the time. To be a top-producing tight end for fantasy football, you have to be one of two things, an athletic freak or a top-2 target earner on your team. Preferably both, with a lean toward being a top-2 target earner first. But it's an... Read More
James Smith-Williams Agrees To One-Year Deal With Falcons
Free-agent pass-rusher James Smith-Williams agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Monday, according to his agent, Mike McCartney. The 26-year-old defensive end entered the league as a seventh-round pick (229th overall) by the Washington Commanders in 2020 out of North Carolina State and spent the first four years of his NFL... Read More
Troy Fautanu A Great Fit For Seahawks
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman believes that Washington offensive tackle Troy Fautanu would be a great fit for the Seattle Seahawks with pick No. 16 overall in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Fautanu can play tackle or guard at the next level, and the Seahawks need help all over their offensive line. The... Read More
Falcons Sign Kevin King
The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent cornerback Kevin King to an undisclosed deal on Monday. King was originally a second-round selection (33rd overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFL draft out of Washington. He played all five of his NFL seasons with the Packers and has recorded a total of 197 tackles (158... Read More
49ers Sign Eric Saubert
The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent tight end Eric Saubert to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. Saubert was initially drafted in the fifth round (174th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in 2017 out of Drake. The 29-year-old spent the first two years of his NFL career in Atlanta before stops with the Chicago Bears,... Read More
Seahawks Re-Sign Brady Russell, Others
The Seattle Seahawks signed exclusive-rights free-agent tight end Brady Russell, defensive end Myles Adams, offensive guard McClendon Curtis, offensive tackle Raiqwon O'Neal and linebacker Joshua Onujiogu on Monday. The team also signed restricted free-agent cornerback Michael Jackson and linebacker Jon Rhattigan. Russell joined the Seahawks in 2023 as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado... Read More
Anthony Richardson Making Good Progress
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (shoulder), who played in parts of just four games in his rookie season in 2023 before having season-ending shoulder surgery for an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder, is making roughly 40 throws per day in his recovery this offseason. He has thrown more than 200 passes in all... Read More
Terrion Arnold An Option For Colts In First Round
The Indianapolis Colts need help at cornerback, which is why Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold makes sense for them with the 15th overall pick in the first round of this year's NFL draft. Arnold emerged as a star for 'Bama in 2023 with five interceptions and 17 pass breakups. The 6-foot, 190-pounder is more athletic than... Read More
Saints Could Go With O-Line Upgrade In Taliese Fuaga
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning, who was taken 19th overall in 2022, has struggled at tackle and has started only six games since he was drafted. It's why The Athletic's Bruce Feldman pegs the Saints to take Oregon State offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga with the 14th overall pick in this year's NFL draft.... Read More
T'Vondre Sweat Arrested On Sunday
Texas defensive tackle T'Vondre Sweat was arrested early on Sunday morning and was charged with driving while intoxicated in Austin, Texas, according to a source. Sweat was viewed as a potential Day 2 pick in this year's NFL draft, but this incident could very well change that. The 22-year-old stands at 366 pounds and recorded... Read More
Xavier Worthy Visiting With Bears On Monday
Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the history of the NFL scouting combine in February at 4.21 seconds, is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Monday. The Bears have already traded for Keenan Allen this offseason to pair with DJ Moore in 2024, but they continue to look for... Read More
Holdout Could Be Coming For CeeDee Lamb
The Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken suggests that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb could be absent from offseason workouts this month as he seeks a new long-term contract from the team. If the two sides don't come to an agreement on a new deal this offseason, Lamb is in line to play the 2024... Read More
2024 NFL Draft: How Many Running Backs Go In The First Three Rounds?
Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! With the 2024 NFL Draft fast approaching, we're digging into what might transpire in this year's edition. RotoBaller's David Rispoli digs into Kyle Lindemann's RotoBaller 2024 NFL Mock Draft for potential landing spots for the top running back prospects. How many RBs will go in the first three rounds of... Read More
Early Division Standings Predictions for 2024 - NFL Power Rankings
We are now less than three weeks away from the 2024 NFL Draft. Teams are currently working around the clock to finalize their draft boards. It’s just one of the ways teams are trying to improve their rosters. The beauty of the NFL? There’s always parity. Surprise teams emerge and teams once thought of as... Read More
George Pickens Skips Session With New QB
According to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth, he recently got together with new quarterback Russell Wilson in San Diego for throwing drills. Also in attendance were Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson, who signed with the Steelers a few weeks ago. Interestingly enough, wideout George Pickens reportedly skipped out on participating with the group.... Read More
Falcons Would Consider Re-Signing Calais Campbell
Free-agent defensive end Calais Campbell remains unsigned. Although the 2008 No. 50 overall pick hasn't said if he'd return for another season, it appears the Falcons are interested in bringing him back. He played in Atlanta during the 2023-24 campaign, and despite his advanced age, he appeared in all 17 games. Campbell totaled 56 tackles... Read More
Broncos Could Pass On Quarterback In First Round
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman isn't sold that Oregon quarterback Bo Nix or Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. are the right fit for the Denver Broncos at pick No. 12 overall in this year's NFL draft, which is why he's projecting them to take Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell instead. The speedy cornerback would be a great... Read More
Brian Thomas A Fit With The Cardinals?
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman predicts that the Arizona Cardinals will trade down to pick No. 11 in a swap with the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of this year's NFL draft to take LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas. The 21-year-old pass-catcher has been in the shadow of fellow wideout Malik Nabers, but he was... Read More
Jets Could Give Aaron Rodgers Another Weapon In Brock Bowers
The Athletic's Bruce Feldman predicts that the New York Jets will give quarterback Aaron Rodgers another receiving weapon in the upcoming NFL draft by taking Georgia tight end Brock Bowers with the 10th overall pick. Bowers is the best skill player that Georgia has produced since head coach Kirby Smart took over in 2016. He... Read More
Bears A Candidate To Draft Malik Nabers?
The Chicago Bears could upgrade at edge rusher in this year's NFL draft by taking either UCLA's Laiatu Latu or Florida State's Jared Verse with the No. 9 overall pick in the first round, but The Athletic's Bruce Feldman thinks they'll go with LSU wide receiver Malik Nabers to give more firepower to rookie quarterback... Read More
Patriots, Kyle Dugger Agree To Four-Year Extension
The New England Patriots and safety Kyle Dugger agreed to a four-year, $58 million contract extension on Sunday, according to sources. Dugger will get the long-term deal he desired after having the transition tag placed on him this offseason. The contract is worth up to $66 million and contains $32.5 million in guaranteed money. The... Read More