Anthony Harris In No Rush To Sign Franchise Tag

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is in "no rush" to sign his franchise tag because he wants to work out a long-term extension, according to sources. The Vikings and Harris are expected to negotiate before the draft, but it doesn't look likely that anything will be agreed upon anytime soon. The two sides have until […]

49ers Fully Committed To Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said on "The Rich Eisen Show" on Tuesday that the team briefly considered quarterback Tom Brady in free agency. "But within a day or two, Kyle and I looked at each other and said, 'You know what, we really like what we have in Jimmy.' We love everything […]

Lamar Jackson Refining His Game

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was the 2019 Most Valuable Player in the NFL, is focusing on the mental aspects of his game during the COVID-19 pandemic. "If anything, I just want my mind to grow even more, just learning the ins and outs of the game even more – Tom Brady stuff," Jackson […]

Dolphins Are Showing Interest in Andrew Thomas

The Miami Dolphins have been rumored to be selecting a quarterback with their No. 5 pick, but that might not be the case. Miami is expected to select Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Andrew Thomas if they don't pick a quarterback. Thomas is viewed as the best tackle in the draft, slightly above the other top […]

Ben Simmons is Good to Go

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (back) has not suffered any setbacks and is ready to play, according to Jackie MacMillan. Simmons was dealing with a lower back impingement, but it appears to be much better now. The Sixers might have lost him for the rest of the regular season if there wasn't a hiatus. It's […]

Rams Confident In Josh Reynolds

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay said the trade of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was "a big vote of confidence" for wide receiver Josh Reynolds and his potential. "We just feel he’s a capable starting receiver," McVay said. Even with Cooks out of the picture, though, the Rams have a lot of mouths to […]

Buccaneers Agree To Acquire Rob Gronkowski

The New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to terms on a trade to send tight end Rob Gronkowski and a seventh-round pick to the Buccaneers in exchange for a fourth-rounder, according to sources. Gronk already took a physical with the Buccaneers, so he's headed to Tampa after retiring for a year. He […]

Rob Gronkowski Has Taken Physical For Bucs

Updating a previous report, retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has already taken his physical for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A trade between the Buccaneers and Patriots hasn't been completed, but it looks as though Gronkowski is coming back to football if everything goes through. He's been putting on weight for a return […]

Bucs, Patriots Discussing Trade Involving Rob Gronkowski

Retired New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has made it clear that he's leaving the door open for a return to football. He has informed the Patriots, who still hold his rights, that he would like to come back and play again, but only for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady. Multiple […]

Cowboys Unlikely To Make Trade At No. 17

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that it's unlikely the team would trade a pick for a veteran player at pick No. 17 in the first round of this week's draft. There have been rumors floating that the New York Jets could trade safety Jamal Adams to the Cowboys this week, but that doesn't seem […]

Falcons Talking To Teams Inside Top 10

The Atlanta Falcons continue to be the team to watch on Thursday night when it comes to moving up in the first round of the draft. They have talked with teams well inside the top 10 picks and look to be ready to make a big jump up from No. 16 via a trade. Cornerback […]

Javon Kinlaw Hasn't Failed Any Physicals

South Carolina defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, a first-team Associated Press All-American last year, previously had a labrum fixed in one of his hips, as well as a past back injury and two knee issues that multiple teams flagged as at risk of arthritis. However, "wear and tear" is the term used after Kinlaw's combine MRIs, […]

Tee Higgins' Injury Unlikely To Affect Draft Status

Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins' right ankle required surgery last spring and it left him with decreased range of motion, but he played on it for some time and had career highs with 1,167 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 59 catches as a junior in 2019. There might be some long-term concerns at the […]

Isaiah Simmons Overrated?

An anonymous NFL personnel executive said that Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons is "the most overrated player in the draft." Simmons is the most versatile defender in this year's draft, as he's played linebacker, safety and nickel cornerback in college. Most NFL executives think he'll be a weak-side linebacker at the next level, but teams are […]

Adam Shaheen, Others Available For Trade

Chicago Bears tight end Adam Shaheen, Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle P.J. Hall and Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Rasul Douglas are players that are available via trade in advance of this week's draft. Chicago already released tight end Trey Burton recently, and Shaheen could be the next to depart the Windy […]

Steelers Not Ruling Out QB In Draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers feel good about quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's (elbow) health and have expressed satisfaction with backup Mason Rudolph, but general manager Kevin Colbert has not ruled out taking another quarterback in this week's draft. Pittsburgh has five QBs on their offseason roster, with Roethlisberger, Rudolph and Devlin Hodges starting games in 2019. Former first-rounder […]

Starting Pitchers Who Will Benefit From a Delayed Start to the 2020 MLB Season

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2020 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis. In this episode he breaks down some of his must-have players for 2020 fantasy baseball drafts focused on starting pitchers who should benefit from the delay to the 2020 season. Like and subscribe to the […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Closing Door On Football

Retired tight end Rob Gronkowski left the door open for making an NFL comeback when he appeared on "Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen" on Monday. "I’m feeling good right now, I’m happy where I’m at, and you just never know, man. You just never know. You never know. I’m not totally done, I […]

Browns Haven't Ruled Out Pursuing Trent Williams

The Cleveland Browns are still reportedly considering making a run at Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams. According to ESPN's Josina Anderson, trading for Williams is "still on the table" for Cleveland and the team is "keeping their thumb on the situation." She went on to say that something between the two teams could happen […]

Cole Kmet Could Be A First-Round Pick

Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet is widely seen as the top prospect in a weak crop of tight ends in this year's draft, and one AFC coach thinks a team will have to take him in the late first round or early second round if they want him. "Big dude, can catch, knows how […]

Dak Prescott's Franchise Tag Exceeds $31 Million

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott's exclusive franchise tag was recalculated according to the NFL's top-five salaries at the position, and his tag number in 2020 has jumped by more than $4.5 million to $31.409 million, according to a source informed of the updated total. Franchise tags are based on 2020 restricted free-agent numbers and are […]

Redskins Receiving Calls On No. 2 Pick

The Washington Redskins have begun to receive calls from teams interested in trading up for the second overall pick in Thursday's first round of the draft, according to sources. The Redskins aren't intent on moving out of the pick and are expected to go with Ohio State defensive end Chase Young if they stay in […]

Engel's Offseason Angles: Brandin Cooks and NFL Draft Talk

The big free agency period has passed and we are almost at NFL Draft time. There is no shortage of news and rumors to stay updated on. Bookmarking the RotoBaller NFL Player News feed will ensure you stay informed every day. But we also wanted to flesh out some more unique perspectives here, especially for […]

32 for 32: NFL Draft Predictions for the Steelers

It was a lost year for the Steelers, with all the players lost due to injury. The offense could find no traction and players that many owners were excited about failed to meet expectations. But with the return of Ben Roethlisberger, can the Steelers return to the level of high-octane offense that we have been […]

Starting Pitcher Deep Sleepers for AL-Only Leagues

Finding deep sleepers is one of the most fun and important things to do when it comes to draft prep. As you come towards the end of a draft you want to take players who have upside or potential to provide a lot of draft day value. That is what a draft is all about, […]

Late-Round Draft Fliers for ERA

The MLB league average ERA shot up to 4.51 last season, the highest mark since 2006 and the seventh-highest mark since 1920. Only 20 qualified starting pitchers posted an ERA below 3.50 last year, and 40% of qualified starters posted an ERA north of 4.00. With the category being thin on elite options, ERA can […]

Saints Could Target Jalen Reagor In First Round

The New Orleans Saints could go receiver-heavy in this year's draft, and one such wideout that they would consider late in Round 1 is TCU wide receiver Jalen Reagor. Reagor would give the Saints plenty of speed at the position while also giving the team depth behind Deonte Harris as a kick and punt returner. […]

Justin Herbert Not In Dolphins Plans?

A source close to Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said that the team is talking as though Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert is not in their plans with the fifth overall pick in the first round. The source thinks it'll either be Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the No. 5 pick or a position player with […]

Garrett Bolles On His Way Out?

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer thinks Denver Broncos left tackle Garrett Bolles, who was a first-round pick in 2017, is on his way out of Denver. The Broncos could be looking to trade up from pick No. 15 in this week's draft to select either an offensive lineman or a wide receiver. Bolles started 48 straight […]

Kyler Murray Campaigning For CeeDee Lamb

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is campaigning for the team to select Oklahoma wide receiver Ceedee Lamb with the No. 8 overall pick in this week's draft. Murray was teammates with Lamb at Oklahoma. But after trading for DeAndre Hopkins, the Cardinals are pretty set at wideout with Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk, Andy Isabella, Trent […]