2
days
agoGreen
Bay
Packers
running
back
Josh
Jacobs
(hamstring)
has
been
doing
everything
during
practice
this
week
after
missing
the
first
week
of
organized
team
activities
due
to
a
minor
hamstring
injury
before
being
limited
in
what
he
could
do
the
second
week
of
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2 days agoCincinnati Bengals quarterback
Joe Burrow (wrist) said it is "tough to say" what percentage health-wise he is at right now but reiterated "I'll be ready to go by the season." Burrow didn't look right early on in 2023 after injuring his calf during training camp last summer, and then he suffered a season-ending right-wrist injury in Week 11 against the Baltimore Ravens. The former first overall pick in 2020 out of LSU has bookended his four seasons in the NFL so far with serious injuries, but he's been a solid QB1 option for fantasy managers otherwise. The 27-year-old should be full-go for training camp next month and should be ready for the Week 1 season opener this fall, barring any setbacks with his wrist in training camp and the preseason. With one of the better one-two punches at wideout in the league, Burrow should be a fine midrange QB1 target in fantasy drafts after the big names at the position come off the board.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC 5 Cincinnati - Charlie Clifford
2 days agoCincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Ja'Marr Chase wasn't fully participating in practice at mandatory minicamp for the second straight day on Wednesday and was in tennis shoes with no helmet on, but he did take part in the install portion on both days. Chase didn't take part in 7-on-7 drills on Tuesday. The 24-year-old is seeking a long-term extension from the club, and while he is in attendance so he won't get fined, it appears he's not doing much on the field. Barring a surprise development, the Bengals and Chase should be able to eventually work something out to keep him in Cincinnati for the long haul. The former fifth overall pick in 2021 out of LSU has been a Pro Bowler in each of his first three seasons in the NFL and has gone over 1,000 receiving yards in all three years as well with a combined 29 touchdowns in 45 regular-season starts. Chase is an easy top-five fantasy wideout.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Cincinnati Enquirer - Kelsey Conway
2
days
agoNew
Orleans
Saints
tight
end
Juwan
Johnson
(leg)
suffered
a
lower-leg
injury
and
is
expected
to
miss
a
good
amount
of
time,
according
to
sources.
While
it's
unclear
if
Johnson
is
now
a
candidate
to
miss
the
start
of
the
2024
regular
season,
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2
days
agoKansas
City
Chiefs
wide
receiver
Marquise
Brown
signed
a
one-year
deal
with
the
organization
this
offseason,
and
he
has
been
heavily
involved
in
the
passing
attack
during
OTAs
and
minicamp.
The
2019
first-round
pick
has
a
path
to
the
No.
1
wide
receiver
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2 days agoGreen Bay Packers wide receiver
Romeo Doubs has had an "outstanding" offseason, according to head coach Matt LaFleur. The 2022 fourth-round pick hauled in 59 passes for 674 yards and eight touchdowns last season, and he delivered a six-catch, 151-yard, one-touchdown performance in the Wild Card win over the Dallas Cowboys. The 24-year-old should remain one of
Jordan Love's favorite targets in 2024, though the team's pass-catching group is crowded with
Christian Watson,
Jayden Reed,
Dontayvion Wicks,
Luke Musgrave, and
Tucker Kraft. Given the uncertainty of the target pecking order, all of the Green Bay receivers and tight ends have an ADP outside the top 70 picks, and Doubs presents a potential value pick at his 138.4 ADP in classic FFPC drafts.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Andy Herman -- Packer Report
2 days agoCarolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wouldn't say whether or not second-round rookie running back
Jonathon Brooks (knee) will be ready for the start of training camp next month. The Texas product is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered on November 11 against TCU last year. Although Canales did not provide an update, he did say the team would ease him into action when he's ready to go. While Brooks should eventually be the clear lead ball carrier in Carolina, he might be on a snap count early in his career. On top of that, the Panthers offense is likely to be one of the worst units in the NFL once again. Brooks is one of the tougher players to evaluate in fantasy football, but he should be able to produce at least low-end RB2 numbers in the second half of his rookie campaign. His upside could be capped if quarterback
Bryce Young and his supporting cast don't take a significant step forward in 2024.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Mike Lacett
2 days agoBuffalo Bills running back
James Cook dropped five passes last season, which ranked sixth among all qualified running backs. Early in offseason activities, the third-year pro out of Georgia has continued to struggle in that area, according to Bills reporter Alex Brasky. "James Cook allowed a pass to bounce off his hands, high into the air near the start of team drills at Wednesday's mandatory minicamp." Brasky wrote, "Cook encountered issues with drops last season and has done little to ramp down those concerns during offseason activities." While this is somewhat of a concern, it can often be overplayed when analyzing a player's fantasy football value. After catching 44 passes for 445 yards and ranking second among running backs in yards per reception, the team is unlikely to pull back his receiving workload. That said, rookie fourth-rounder
Ray Davis caught 62 passes over his final two collegiate seasons in the SEC and could become a factor on third downs.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: Alex Brasky
2 days agoThe Tennessee Titans signed offensive tackle Geron Christian on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. The 2018 third-round pick has played in 58 NFL games (25 starts) in his time with the Washington Redskins/Football Team, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland Browns. He started nine contests for the Cleveland Browns last year, where current Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan was in 2023. Tennessee's left tackle spot will be occupied by first-round rookie J.C. Latham, but Christian could compete with Dillon Radunz and Nicholas Petit-Frere for starting snaps at right tackle.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-news-roundup-latest-league-updates-from-wednesday-june-12
2 days agoBuffalo Bills wide receiver
Keon Coleman signed his rookie deal on Wednesday, according to NFL.com. The No. 33 overall pick in April's draft has big shoes to fill after the team moved on from All-Pro wide receiver
Stefon Diggs. Coleman caught 58 passes for 798 yards and seven touchdowns in his final season at Michigan State before transferring to Florida State in 2023. He was named a first-team All-ACC performer after hauling in 50 receptions for 658 yards and 11 scores. Although he does not project to be a high-volume pass catchers, he could make a significant impact down the field and in the red zone catching passing from gunslinging QB
Josh Allen. Coleman's competition for targets includes
Curtis Samuel,
Khalil Shakir,
Dalton Kincaid, and
Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoVeteran free-agent tight end
Jimmy Graham has reportedly been considering retirement this offseason, but he told ESPN that he's "not sure yet" whether he'll play another year of football. "I'm gonna reach out to the Saints and figure out what's best," Graham said. "And then make the decision on when it's best for me to retire." The 37-year-old caught four touchdowns for New Orleans last season after taking the 2022 campaign off, but he tallied just six total receptions. Graham has the fourth-most touchdowns by a tight end all-time (89) to go along with his 719 receptions for 8,545 yards. If he continues playing in 2024, it sounds like it will be with the Saints, and he'll have very little fantasy football value.
--Jackson Sparks - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com
2 days agoNew Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (ankle) has returned to action for mandatory minicamp this week. Kamara missed the regular-season finale in Week 18 last year and wasn't seen for most of the team's offseason workouts this spring, but the fact that he's back at minicamp this week is good news for his outlook heading into the 2024 campaign. The 28-year-old veteran had a career-low 1,060 scrimmage yards in 2023, mainly because he missed the first three games of the year due to a suspension. Under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak in 2024, Kamara could bounce back, although he once again faces the prospect of losing important goal-line work to both
Jamaal Williams and
Taysom Hill. As he approaches 30, Kamara should be seen as more of an RB2 in fantasy instead of no-doubt RB1.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
2 days agoFree-agent tight end
Sal Cannella will work out for the New Orleans Saints on Thursday, according to a source. Cannella played for the UFL's Arlington Renegades and had 496 yards and six touchdowns in just five games, topping the league in all categories at his position while also leading the league in receiving touchdowns. The 27-year-old has had workouts with other teams as well, including the Green Bay Packers, as he looks to get back to the NFL. He latched on with the Seattle Seahawks in 2023 but ultimately didn't make the final 53-man roster. If he impresses the Saints and they sign him later this week, Cannella will provide depth at a position that already includes
Juwan Johnson,
Foster Moreau,
Taysom Hill, rookie
Dallin Holker,
Michael Jacobson and
Tommy Hudson.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleans.Football - Nick Underhill
2 days agoNew York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said "something happened a few weeks ago" to tight end
Daniel Bellinger (undisclosed) in explaining his reduced repetitions during offseason workouts this spring. Daboll said he's being cautious and Bellinger is fine. It's unclear exactly what the 23-year-old is dealing with, but it appears to be minor in nature and shouldn't keep him from participating in training camp at the end of July. Injury aside, Bellinger has a real opportunity to become the team's top pass-catching tight end in 2024 now that
Darren Waller officially announced his retirement. However, rookie fourth-rounder
Theo Johnson might have something to say about that. To this point in his career, Bellinger's production hasn't warranted much fantasy consideration at all.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Duggan
2 days agoWashington Commanders rookie wide receiver
Luke McCaffrey has been seen taking handoffs in the backfield during mandatory minicamp this week. The younger brother of
Christian McCaffrey was taken by Washington in the third round of this year's NFL draft and was used as a runner at times at Rice, receiving 27 carries for 265 yards and a touchdown in the last two years. It's most likely just something the Commanders are toying with this offseason, and not something we'll probably see much of, if at all, in McCaffrey's first season in the NFL. The 23-year-old could have a chance for significant work out of the slot in D.C. in 2024, and given the lack of receiver depth behind WR1
Terry McLaurin, McCaffrey could make some noise in his rookie campaign. At best, he's worth a late-round flier in deeper fantasy leagues.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Washington Post - Sam Fortier
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