May 8, 2025
The Carolina Panthers released tight end
Jordan Matthews on Thursday, league sources tell The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye. The former wide receiver will now hit the open market after re-signing with the team in early January on a Reserve/Futures deal. The 32-year-old former second-round pick (42nd overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014 out of Vanderbilt ended up with just one target in four games played (one start) in his two seasons with Carolina the last two years. Since transitioning to a tight end, Matthews hasn't made an impact at the NFL level since leaving the Eagles with the San Francisco 49ers and Panthers. In his 10 NFL seasons, Matthews has recorded 274 catches on 423 targets for 3,288 yards and 22 touchdowns, with pretty much all of that production coming from 2014-18.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Charlotte Observer - Mike Kaye
May
8,
2025
The
Jacksonville
Jaguars'
new
regime
of
coaches
and
executives
is
"not
so
high"
on
running
back
Travis
Etienne
Jr.,
according
to
league
executives
who
have
spoken
with
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
As
a
result,
Fowler
notes
read more...
May 8, 2025
Jacksonville Jaguars running back
Bhayshul Tuten could make a significant impact during his first NFL season, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. In particular, Fowler notes that Tuten could carve out a significant role simply by process of elimination. Jacksonville's new coaching and front office regime isn't very high on incumbent starter
Travis Etienne Jr., and they're also aware of
Tank Bigsby's fumbling issues. There's a lot to be said about a new staff bringing in its own guys, and it's possible they could look to phase Tuten into the offense right away. As a fourth-round pick, Tuten will still have to earn opportunities, but that hasn't been a problem for him in the past. At Virginia Tech last year, he ran wild with 1,159 rushing yards and 17 total touchdowns.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler
May 8, 2025
The New York Jets will get rookie wide receiver
Arian Smith involved in "smoke routes and jet sweeps to utilize his speed early and ease him into the offense," according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Smith had an issue with drops at the University of Georgia, but his speed and playmaking ability are undeniable. During his senior season, he caught 48 passes for 817 yards and four touchdowns. The Jets' wide receiver depth chart is difficult to project at the moment, but the door remains open for Smith to surpass
Malachi Corley and
Tyler Johnson for the No. 4 receiver role to open the season. His role could grow even further if the Jets decide to trade wide receiver
Allen Lazard to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has been rumored as a possibility if
Aaron Rodgers decides to don the black and gold.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Jeremy Fowler
May
8,
2025
The
Los
Angeles
Rams
"are
still
involved
in
a
potential
trade"
for
Miami
Dolphins
cornerback
Jalen
Ramsey,
according
to
ESPN's
Jeremy
Fowler.
In
fact,
Fowler
explains
that
the
Rams'
interest
in
Ramsey
is
one
reason
why
they
didn't
select
a
cornerback
read more...
May
8,
2025
Buffalo
Bills
running
back
James
Cook
skipped
the
initial
portion
of
the
team's
voluntary
offseason
workout
program,
but
general
manager
Brandon
Beane
expects
him
to
be
ready
for
football
when
the
time
comes.
Cook's
holdout
stems
read more...
May 7, 2025
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the New York Giants are expected to use rookie fourth-round running back
Cam Skattebo as a pass-catcher and a runner. They like the Arizona State's ability to track the ball out of the backfield. The 23-year-old came alive for the Sun Devils in 2024 with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 293 carries while adding 45 receptions for 605 yards and another three scores through the air. The 23-year-old might be a weakness in pass protection, which could cost him as he looks to get involved alongside Tyrone Tracy and
Devin Singletary, but his physicality and versatility in the backfield makes him an intriguing dynasty/keeper prospect heading into his rookie season. At the very least, Skattebo could be in consideration for a bench spot in deep PPR fantasy leagues in 2025. His addition certainly isn't great news for Tracy.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Jeremy Fowler
May
7,
2025
The
Denver
Broncos
agreed
to
a
four-year
rookie
contract
with
third-round
wide
receiver
Pat
Bryant
on
Wednesday,
a
source
told
9
News'
Mike
Klis.
The
Broncos
selected
the
Illinois
product
with
the
74th
overall
pick
to
read more...
May
7,
2025
Minnesota
Vikings
head
coach
Kevin
O'Connell
didn't
really
acknowledge
whether
former
first-round
quarterback
J.J.
McCarthy
(knee)
will
face
competition
for
the
starting
job
in
2025.
"J.J.
is
going
to
be
in
a
great
position
to
assume
read more...
May 7, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks officially re-signed defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Hankins will return for his second season in Seattle after recording 30 tackles (15 solo), one sack, five tackles for loss and his first career interception in 17 games (eight starts). The 33-year-old former second-rounder (49th overall) by the New York Giants in 2013 out of Ohio State isn't on the fantasy radar in IDP fantasy leagues and will be competing for a starting spot at nose tackle this summer in training camp. Hankins had a career-high seven sacks back in his second season in the league in 2014. Since then, he hasn't had more than three sacks in a season with 18.5 total in his 169 games played (142 starts).
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
May 7, 2025
The Houston Texans claimed linebacker Jackson Woodard off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Woodard was the ninth-ranked linebacker on Chad Reuter's undrafted free-agent rookie list. The 22-year-old had signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of UNLV before being waived this week. Woodard began his college career playing at Arkansas before transferring to UNLV in 2023. He was named a first-team All-Mountain West selection twice and was the league's Defensive Player of the Year in 2024. Woodard will now try to further impress the Texans' coaching staff in training camp this summer as he looks to earn a 53-man roster spot.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
May
7,
2025
Miami
Dolphins
wide
receiver
Tyreek
Hill
(wrist)
announced
on
social
media
that
he
had
a
second
surgery
on
his
wrist
that
"went
amazing,"
according
to
NFL
Network's
Tom
Pelissero.
Hill's
second
procedure
was
part
of
his
read more...
May 7, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys have signed seventh-round rookie running back
Phil Mafah to a four-year, $4.31 million deal, per the team's transaction log. Mafah spent his entire college career at Clemson, garnering seven starts over his first three seasons before starting in all 14 games in 2024. He broke out last year, rushing for 1,115 yards and eight touchdowns across 216 carries (5.2 YPC). The 22-year-old wasn't much of a receiver over his first two campaigns, but he caught 21 balls in each of his junior and senior seasons, though he did not score any TDs there. Like his fellow rookie rusher
Jaydon Blue, Mafah will have the opportunity to crack Dallas' backfield due to the lack of competition in front of him. This RB room will be one to watch throughout the months leading up to the NFL season.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
May 7, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed undrafted free agent running back
Montrell Johnson Jr. to an undisclosed contract. Dylan Olive of Sports Illustrated reported the news. The former Florida Gator spent three seasons with the team in college after a rookie-year stint with the University of Louisiana. Johnson Jr. was better during his first three collegiate campaigns, rushing for at least 817 yards in each while lauding double-digit TD totals in two of them. However, his production ticked down in 2024 while operating as the lesser half of a timeshare with former teammate Jadan Baugh. The New Orleans native has good size and speed as a runner, but also a bevy of competent rushers ahead of him on the Eagles' depth chart.
--Alex CiullaSource: Dylan Olive
May 7, 2025
Per the team's transaction log, the Dallas Cowboys have signed fifth-round rookie running back
Jaydon Blue to a four-year, $4.62 million contract. The 21-year-old played second fiddle to teammate Quintrevion Wisner for the Texas Longhorns and is smaller in stature (5-foot-9) but has speed for days (4.38 40-yard dash). Blue has the odds stacked against him for playing time -- considering his draft capital -- but it isn't unheard of for late-round selections to make a splash in the league. Furthermore, the talent (or lack thereof) in front of him in
Miles Sanders and
Javonte Williams doesn't pose much of a threat in the way of competition. He'll undoubtedly have an opportunity to make his way to the field, but it won't be good for his prospects if he can't beat out the aforementioned veterans for playing time.
--Alex CiullaSource: ESPN
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