June 17, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (foot) was absent for all three days of mandatory minicamp as he continues to recover from a Jones fracture in his foot that limited him to five games in his first year with the team in 2024. Wilkins was seen at OTAs in May but didn't have a helmet and didn't participate in any drills on the field. The Raiders have been cautiously optimistic about the 29-year-old, but head coach Pete Carroll also said that the rehab process has been "long and challenging." Wilkins' status for training camp this summer remains up in the air, according to ESPN's Ryan McFadden. For now, the team will turn to Adam Butler and Leki Fotu in the trenches on the defensive line, but having Wilkins healthy would be a major boost with both edge rushers Maxx Crosby and Malcolm Koonce returning to full health.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
June 17, 2025
ESPN's Ryan McFadden thinks the Las Vegas Raiders would be wise to add at cornerback this offseason, with their depth questionable and unproven across the board. It's probably why they had former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin for a visit last week. The Raiders had rookie Darien Porter and Eric Stokes as their first-team cornerbacks during OTAs and minicamp. Stokes is a former first-rounder, but he's battled injuries throughout his career. Porter is a physical defensive back, but he started in only seven games at Iowa State and wasn't asked to play much man coverage in college. Jakorian Bennett is coming off a torn labrum that limited him to 10 games in 2024. The Raiders could also look to add one of free-agent corners Mike Hilton, Jaire Alexander or Rasul Douglas before training camp starts in late July.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Ryan McFadden
June 17, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers have signed undrafted free agent offensive lineman Elijah Ellis to an undisclosed contract. Tackle Tyler McLellan was waived in a corresponding move. Ellis spent four seasons in college, but just one at Marshall, where he culminated his collegiate career (Baylor). He started all 13 games for the Thundering Herd in 2024, helping lead their rushing attack to a top 20 finish in the nation and 32 points per game. The Texas native appeared in just nine games over his other three years with Baylor. He's the fourth new addition on the Chargers' offensive front via free agency and April's draft, and figures to provide depth at tackle if he shows well enough to make the team.
--Alex CiullaSource: Los Angeles Chargers
June 17, 2025
Per the team, the Atlanta Falcons have signed free-agent running back
Jashaun Corbin to an undisclosed contract. Running back
Jase McClellan was released in a corresponding move. The 24-year-old got some run with the New York Giants in 2023 but was waived last offseason and did not find work in the NFL last year. Corbin found his way to the UFL as a part of the San Antonio Brahmas and led the league in rushing in 2025. In addition to 97 carries for 514 yards and four touchdowns on the ground, he chipped in another 18 receptions for 138 yards through the air, finishing with the third-most all-purpose yards in the UFL. Atlanta has no immediate need for a running back, but they may utilize Corbin on special teams, as he also has experience in the return game.
--Alex CiullaSource: Terrin Waack
June 17, 2025
Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times reports that Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay indicates progress has been made towards a possible extension with running back
Kyren Williams. Klein also noted that there has been no update on the situation with defensive back Jalen Ramsey. Williams has been hopeful of a contract for some time now, as he looks for his pay to match his production. The Notre Dame product has new backfield competition with LA's selection of rookie
Jarquez Hunter (whom they traded up for). However, it's unlikely he'll lose his stranglehold on the backfield's touches, or even that Hunter will surpass second-year teammate
Blake Corum. It's still in the cards that Williams doesn't receive a long-term deal, but he'll be among the best fantasy backs again this season, and well worth an early draft pick.
--Alex CiullaSource: Gary Klein
June 17, 2025
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that New York Giants rookie quarterback
Jaxson Dart has impressed the team and coaches early on in his tenure. Rapoport also noted that the 22-year-old appears to be the franchise's quarterback of the future, and it's a matter of when, not if, he takes the field. Veteran teammate
Russell Wilson is still expected to be the Giants' opening day starter. However, Dart is reportedly further along than initially anticipated. The first-year pro will still have fellow signal-caller
Jameis Winston to contend with if things go south with Wilson early on. Although having Dart sit for the entirety of his rookie campaign wouldn't be the worst thing to happen. For now, he's a more intriguing asset in dynasty formats, but that could change if he's called upon in 2025.
--Alex CiullaSource: Ian Rapoport
June
17,
2025
Washington
Commanders
wide
receiver
Deebo
Samuel
Sr.
is
slated
to
play
in
his
first
game
without
a
San
Francisco
49ers
uniform
in
September
after
he
was
acquired
by
Washington
this
offseason
for
a
fifth-round
pick
read more...
June
17,
2025
Carolina
Panthers
wide
receiver
Jalen
Coker
enjoyed
a
relatively
productive
rookie
campaign
in
2024,
securing
32
of
his
46
targets
for
478
yards
and
two
touchdowns.
That's
a
solid
season
of
productivity
for
an
undrafted
rookie
out
read more...
June
17,
2025
The
Carolina
Panthers'
kicking
competition
is
on
between
veteran
Matthew
Wright
and
rookie
Ryan
Fitzgerald,
and
Joe
Person
of
The
Athletic
believes
the
youngster
has
the
leg
up
so
far
this
read more...
June
17,
2025
New
England
Patriots
wide
receiver
Efton
Chism
III
is
flashing
during
offseason
practices,
and
Chad
Graff
of
The
Athletic
identified
him
as
one
of
the
top
risers
and
standouts
for
the
organization
so
far.
"It's
read more...
June 17, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams signed cornerback Derion Kendrick on Tuesday, according to Wyatt Miller of TheRams.com. The team released Kendrick last week, but he's now back with the organization after clearing waivers. The 2022 sixth-round pick out of Georgia has spent all of his young NFL career with the Rams, collecting 92 tackles (77 solo), one interception, 14 pass deflections, and one run stuff in 32 games. He missed all of last season due to a torn ACL in training camp. Assuming he's healthy, he'll have the chance to compete for a depth spot with Cobie Durant, Emmanuel Forbes Jr., and Josh Wallace.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: TheRams.com
June 17, 2025
New York Giants wide receiver
Jalin Hyatt (leg) exited Tuesday's minicamp practice early with an apparent leg injury, according to the Athletic's Dan Duggan. While premature practice exits are not usually significant this early in the offseason, the third-year pass-catcher out of Tennessee cannot afford to miss reps and opportunities to earn playing time. The former Biletnikoff Award winner has been disappointing since being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, posting just 31 receptions for 435 yards and no touchdowns in 33 career games. The Giants' wide receiver group behind
Malik Nabers remains underwhelming, but Hyatt figures to be firmly behind Nabers,
Darius Slayton, and
Wan'Dale Robinson entering 2025. His injury situation is worth monitoring, but either way, he's unlikely to be a fantasy football contributor this season.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
June 17, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce, who skipped voluntary organized team activities, is expected to return for mandatory minicamp this week, a source told Chiefs Digest's Matt Derrick. Kelce briefly considered retirement this offseason after the Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but he ultimately will return for a 13th season. The 35-year-old 10-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro has slimmed down this offseason and is fully bought in, per quarterback
Patrick Mahomes. The 2024 campaign was one of his weakest as a pro, catching 97 of his 133 targets for 823 yards and only three touchdowns in 16 regular-season starts. Kelce's three TDs were his fewest since his rookie year in 2013. He's still a top-10 fantasy tight end going into the 2025 season, but Kelce is no longer the elite, high-end option at the position that we've become accustomed to.
--Keith HernandezSource: Chiefs Digest - Matt Derrick
June 17, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone said on Sirius XM NFL Radio that the team believes that rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back
Travis Hunter has the ability to play on both sides of the ball for entire games in the NFL. "He does not tire," Gladstone said. "He's got a spark, he's got the energy, the capacity from a physical standpoint to be able to be able to do it is certainly there." Jacksonville hasn't exactly determined the exact number of offensive or defensive snaps per game that they are expecting Hunter to play in his rookie season, but they are confident he can handle whatever they ask of him. Early on, the second overall pick out of Colorado has spent more time on offense learning the system, but when the time comes, he's expected to have a bigger role on defense. Hunter has elite athleticism and should quickly become the WR2 behind
Brian Thomas Jr.--Keith HernandezSource: Sirius XM NFL Radio
June 17, 2025
Several coaches who watched quarterback
Aaron Rodgers closely last year believe that the Pittsburgh Steelers got a steal with the 41-year-old on a team-friendly contract that pays $13.65 million and pushes toward $20 million with incentives. "He's still throwing the s--- out of the ball, honestly," a veteran NFL offensive coach said. "He's the best quarterback they've had since [
Ben Roethlisberger]. We will see how the body holds up, but I think he's going to help them immensely." Despite a disappointing season with the New York Jets in 2024, Rodgers still threw for almost 4,000 yards and 28 touchdowns. Mobility and health are issues, but Rodgers still has the arm strength and field vision to get it done in the Steel City. The problem is that Pittsburgh's offense is likely to be run-heavy, giving Rodgers limited fantasy upside as a low-end QB2.
--Keith HernandezSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
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