Justin Fields has Faith in Himself
Justin
Fields
thinks
he
could
be
on
the
cusp
of
a
breakout
season
in
a
new
location.
"I
think
I
can
be
great,"
Fields
said.
"That's
been
the
goal
for
meread more...
New
York
Jets
quarterback
Quinshon Judkins to Work With Starters Sooner Than Later
Quinshon Judkins will get opportunities with the starters sooner than later. Judkins looks the part of an NFL back and is likely to be a big part of their offense after the 21-year-old was selected 36th overall in the second round this year out of Ohio State. He worked with the first-team and third-team offense during OTA practice on Wednesday. Jackson adds that if Judkins can win the starting job by October, the Browns could trade Jerome Ford, who is still the starting RB but is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Judkins may take a back seat to Ford to open the 2025 campaign, but he figures to be at least close to a full-time contributor by the end of his rookie season. The former Buckeye will command a lot of attention in fantasy in both redraft and dynasty/keeper leagues.Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie second-round running back Dawand Jones Takes Part in OTAs
Source: The Athletic - Zac Jackson
Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Dawand Jones (knee) took part in organized team activities this week and didn't appear to be limited, according to The Athletic's Zac Jackson. Jones also looked noticeably trimmer than he was over his first two years. Jones presence on the field was a mild surprise after he said he was pointing to the start of training camp to return from arthroscopic knee surgery. The 23-year-old's last two seasons have ended prematurely due to injuries, but it's clear that the Browns want him to be their left tackle despite playing more on the right side than the left. If Jones can stay healthy and control his weight, there's room for improvement. The former fourth-rounder (111th overall) in 2023 out of Ohio State has played in just 21 total games (17 starts) in his first two seasons in the NFL with Cleveland due to injuries.Shedeur Sanders Last in Line in QB Competition
As things stand during organized team activities, The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that Cleveland Browns rookie fifth-round quarterbackJoe Flacco the Favorite for Starting QB Job
While the Cleveland Browns haven't made any announcements on their quarterback competition, The Athletic's Zac Jackson writes that 18-year veteranJoe Mixon Currently in Walking Boot
Joe Mixon (foot) did not participate in voluntary OTA workouts on Friday. Mixon is currently in a walking boot, but it's reportedly not a serious injury. The star running back played through an ankle injury in the playoffs, so maybe it's not 100 percent healed yet. Regardless, fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned as Mixon should be ready to go in time for training camp. The Texans aren't going to push Mixon onto the field this early into camp when he's not fully healthy. This minor injury shouldn't impact his status on draft boards.Source: Aaron Wilson
Houston Texans running back C.J. Stroud Dealing with Minor Injury
C.J. Stroud (pectoral) is not throwing during voluntary OTAs this week. Stroud watched from the sideline on Friday as he's currently nursing a minor pectoral injury. The organization has downplayed this injury. The Texans aren't concerned at all and believe Stroud will increase his activities next week. For now, Davis Mills will run the offense with the first unit until Stroud is feeling better. Fantasy managers shouldn't be concerned by this as it truly sounds like a minor issue. There is no reason for the Texans to have Stroud practice at less than 100 percent this early into camp.Source: Aaron Wilson
Houston Texans quarterback Dillon Gabriel Unlikely to Win Starting Gig
Dillon Gabriel appears to be a longshot to win the starting gig to begin the season. Zac Jackson of The Athletic believes there's really no scenario where Gabriel wins the No. 1 spot on Day 1. This news shouldn't really shock anyone as Gabriel was a third-round pick during this year's draft. It's not often that third-round quarterbacks get to start under center Day 1, but that doesn't mean Gabriel is doomed. Both Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders have uphill battles ahead of themselves heading into training camp. It looks like it's going to be a four-quarterback battle between Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Sanders, and Gabriel. Both rookie quarterbacks are worth stashing in dynasty leagues, but fantasy managers shouldn't expect them to be relevant for Week 1.Source: The Athletic
Cleveland Browns quarterback 49ers Nearing Trade for Bryce Huff
Source: Adam Schefter
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Bryce Huff appears to be likely on his way to the San Francisco 49ers. The two sides are reportedly finalizing a deal that would send Huff to San Francisco for a mid-round draft pick. Huff still has two years left on a three-year deal he signed with the Eagles last offseason. He was limited to 12 games due to injury and his stats reflected it. Huff finished with 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one fumble forced during his first season with Philly. In 2023, Huff recorded 10 sacks in 17 games with the New York Jets, so the talent is certainly there. The trade can't be processed until after June 1, so expect something to happen shortly after that.Anthony Campbell Signs with Seattle
Source: John Boyle
John Boyle of Seahawks.com reports that the Seattle Seahawks have signed undrafted rookie free agent defensive tackle Anthony Campbell to a three-year, $2.965 million contract. Defensive tackle DeMeco Roland was waived in a corresponding move. The Miami (FL) product was a four-year player in college, but spent his final two seasons as a Hurricane, appearing in nine games. Campbell's most productive season came in 2022 with Louisiana-Monroe, notching four tackles for loss, one sack, one pass defensed, and one forced fumble. He'll provide depth at nose tackle for Seattle behind teammates Byron Murphy II, Johnathan Hankins, and Quinton Bohanna.Ravens Sign Malaki Starks
Source: Ryan Mink
Per the team, the Baltimore Ravens have signed rookie defensive back Malaki Starks to a four-year, $16.57 million contract. The Ravens finally inked their No. 27 overall pick. Starks is set to immediately impact Baltimore's defensive backfield alongside All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton and brings another versatile asset to their backend. He was a five-star prospect out of high school, ranked in the top 15 nationally, and garnered Second-team All-SEC honors in his final season with Georgia. There are questions about the 21-year-old's consistency, but he'll be surrounded by a crew of solid DBs that should help to mitigate any early issues he may run into.Audric Estime in Line for More Touches
Audric
Estime
will
garner
increased
opportunities
in
his
second
season
with
the
team.
"He's
a
back
that
requires
enough
touches,"
said
Payton.
"He's
goingread more...
On
Thursday,
Denver
Broncos
head
coach
Sean
Payton
noted
that
running
back
Jaxson Dart Signs Rookie Contract
Jaxson Dart to a four-year contract, per Dan Salomone of Giants.com. The financial details of the agreement have not been disclosed. Dart was the Giants' second selection in the first round (No. 25 overall) and joins four of his other seven draft mates to ink their rookie deal. It was recently noted that the Ole Miss product would sit his entire rookie season if "all goes well," per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Still, it's unclear how long a leash fellow signal-callers Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson will be given in their first season with the team. The Giants don't need to rush Dart onto the field. In fact, it'd likely behoove them more to do the opposite -- develop him the proper way behind a veteran (or two) for a year or two.Source: Dan Salomone
The New York Giants have signed rookie first-round quarterback Vikings Sign Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to Multi-Year Extension
Sam Darnold and outside linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel.Source: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
The Minnesota Vikings signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to an undisclosed multi-year contract extension on Thursday night, sources tell NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Vikings are 34-17 with two playoff appearances since Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell arrived, and now both are signed with the organization for years to come. Both O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah signed four-year contracts when they first arrived in 2022. Minnesota has the league's sixth-best regular-season winning percentage (.667) since Adofo-Mensah and O'Connell were hired. The Vikings have received only 107 starts from players they drafted since 2022, but Adofo-Mensah has compiled a stellar free-agent class in 2024 that included quarterback John Harbaugh Wants to See Isaiah Likely Become an All-Pro
Isaiah
Likely
as
he
enters
the
final
year
of
his
rookie
deal
in
2025.
"I
want
to
see
[Likely]
be
an
All-Pro,"
Harbaughread more...
Baltimore
Ravens
head
coach
John
Harbaugh
has
high
hopes
for
rising
tight
end