4 hours agoFormer Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark stayed in the AFC West by signing a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million on Thursday with the Denver Broncos, according to a source. The deal includes a $5.5 million guaranteed base salary, $1 million in makeable incentives and another challenging $1 million in incentives. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion became a free agent in March when the Chiefs released him. The 29-year-old pass-rusher finished the 2022 season with 39 tackles (25 solo), five sacks, eight tackles for loss, 13 QB hits, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 15 starts. Clark has only had two double-digit sack campaigns in his eight NFL seasons, with the last one coming in 2018 with the Seahawks. He won't really be much of an option in IDP fantasy leagues, but Clark's presence should boost their defense overall.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN - Adam Schefter

5 hours agoThe Los Angeles Chargers are placing a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of second-year cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor with the way their roster is constructed in 2023. Asante Samuel Jr. has spent most of his time this spring playing outside corner opposite Michael Davis, and Taylor has been the starter at slot corner. Bryce Callahan was the starter in the slot in 2022, but he's now a free agent, and Taylor played well in his one start in Week 14 against the Dolphins. Until J.C. Jackson is back and healthy, it will be Taylor's job in the slot. So far in organized team activities this offseason, The Athletic's Daniel Popper has been impressed with Taylor's coverage. "He's mature past his age," defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley said of Taylor. "He's a very quiet kid, very observant. He understands the big picture."--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper

5 hours agoLos Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (shoulder) was pushing the ball downfield regularly in the opening period of his return to organized team activities on Wednesday after having surgery in January on his left, non-throwing shoulder. He took around 25 repetitions over two 7-on-7 periods. Herbert tossed a pair of 50-yard touchdowns, so clearly his right arm is completely fine. He should enter training camp in late July with minimal limitations physically. "Obviously Justin has a cannon," receiver Keenan Allen said. "We're probably going to be going deep." Herbert should have more upside in new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore's system as he attempts to bounce back from a somewhat disappointing season in 2022.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Daniel Popper

7 hours agoChicago Bears wide receiver Chase Claypool is reportedly in a better place with the offense, according to offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. In early February, Getsy said he sees a chance for Claypool to see "a lot of opportunities" this season. However, that was before the Bears traded for wide receiver D.J. Moore. Despite that, Claypool should still be able to carve out a decent role in Chicago. The Bears gave up a second-round pick for Claypool, so he's expected to have a significant part on the team. It sounds like the 24-year-old is becoming more comfortable with his new team. His fantasy value seems bleak, but he could end up being a sleeper option heading into next season. Claypool did well during his first two seasons in Pittsburgh, so hopefully he can carry that over into Chicago.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports

7 hours agoChicago Bears safety Eddie Jackson (foot) recently returned to practice in OTAs. The two-time Pro Bowl safety suffered a Lisfranc injury near the end of November. Jackson appears to be in good shape and has been limited individual drills early in the week. It sounds like Jackson is heading in the right direction and he should be ready to go by training camp. Last season, Jackson recorded 80 tackles, six passes defended, and four interceptions in 12 games with the Bears. The stud safety is a big part of the Bears secondary, so hopefully he'll be healthy heading into the season.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic

8 hours agoFree-agent quarterback Carson Wentz is still searching for a new home as training camp quickly approaches. The former first round pick only played in eight games last season, but is still capable of contributing on an NFL roster. Recent rumors have Wentz as a possible option for the Las Vegas Raiders. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is dealing with a foot injury that could potentially sideline him for the beginning of the season. The Raiders have Brian Hoyer as their primary backup, so Wentz would certainly be an upgrade. The 30-year-old threw for 1,755 yards, 11 touchdowns, and nine interceptions in eight games with the Washington Commanders last season. He'd have legitimate weapons in Las Vegas, so maybe Wentz could bounce back, assuming Garoppolo is unable to play.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: ESPN

8 hours agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua has been impressive during practice, according to head coach Sean McVay. The rookie wideout has stood out in each of the three practices the team has held. The Rams selected Nacua in the fifth round during this year's NFL Draft. He was expected to be a depth option, but might be able to sneak his way up the depth chart. Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson, and Ben Skowronek stand in his way, so Nacua could very well have a role in this offense in Week 1. The 22-year-old might be worth a look as a late-round option for fantasy purposes.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic

8 hours agoLas Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow is reportedly on the trade block, but has been receiving little interest. The 27-year-old is heading into his second-to-last year of his contract extension. The Renfrow trade rumors started after the Raiders signed wideout Jakobi Meyers during free agency. The acquisition of Meyers made Renfrow expendable, but it doesn't sound like too many teams are interested in Renfrow. He's coming off a rough season where he only managed to play in 10 games due to injuries. The assumption is that Renfrow is fully healthy and ready to bounce back. However, he'll have to compete for targets with Davante Adams and Meyers, so his fantasy value might not be too great in Las Vegas.--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic

13 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles defensive end Derek Barnett (knee) was at Thursday's organized team activities. He's not doing individual drills on the field, but he did warm up with the team. Barnett's 2022 season was over before it really started after he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. The 26-year-old still might not be able to practice when training camp kicks off at the end of July, which could also affect his availability for the start of the 2023 season. The former first-rounder in 2017 had a career-high 46 tackles (20 solo), two sacks, seven tackles for loss and 11 QB hits in 16 games (15 starts) in 2021, and he has 21.5 career sacks in his six seasons in Philadelphia.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: 94WIP.com - Eliot Shorr-Parks

14 hours agoThe New York Giants canceled Thursday's organized team activities due to air-quality concerns caused by wildfires in Canada. The Giants are scheduled to hold another OTA session on Friday with mandatory minicamp coming next week. The Baltimore Ravens, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders have all moved their Thursday practices inside to avoid the poor air quality on the East coast. The hope is that conditions will improve in the coming days and practices will resume as scheduled.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL.com - Kevin Patra

14 hours agoPhiladelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni singled out wide receiver Quez Watkins as one player on the team that has stood out this spring during offseason workouts. Sirianni has praised Watkins for his mindset coming back from last year, when he caught 33 of his 51 targets for 354 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in 17 regular season games (eight starts) as the team's No. 3 wideout behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. It was a slight step back from his sophomore season in 2021 of 43 catches on 62 targets for 647 yards and one touchdown in 17 games. The 24-year-old former sixth-rounder could be the team's primary slot receiver again in 2023 if he beats out Olamide Zaccheaus in training camp, but even then, Watkins probably isn't draftable in standard-sized fantasy leagues in an offense with so many mouths to feed already.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Dave Zangaro

14 hours agoThe Los Angeles Rams agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver Demarcus Robinson on Thursday. Robinson will join the Rams after spending the 2022 season with the Baltimore Ravens. The 28-year-old former fourth-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2016 had a career-high 48 catches on 75 targets for 458 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (five starts) for Baltimore before undergoing sports-hernia surgery in February. Robinson should be fully ready for training camp and the start of the 2023 season, where he'll serve as receiving depth for a Rams offense that didn't make any notable additions this offseason. He'll be competing for a role behind Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson and Ben Skowronek and won't be worth drafting in standard 12-team leagues.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

16 hours agoDallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (leg) didn't finish practice on Wednesday after tweaking something in his leg, but the injury isn't considered serious. The Cowboys were likely just being extra cautious with their star No. 1 receiver, so fantasy managers considering drafting him this year shouldn't have anything to worry about. The former first-round pick in 2020 has improved in each of his three NFL seasons to this point, culminating in career-highs across the board in 2022 in receptions (107), targets (156), receiving yards (1,359) and touchdowns (nine) in 17 regular season starts. The 24-year-old pass-catcher now has back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and enters the 2023 campaign as a strong WR1 target in fantasy drafts.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence Hill Jr.

16 hours agoDallas Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph (back) left the team's practice on Wednesday with a tight back. It doesn't sound like the injury is very serious, but the Cowboys will take precaution at this point in the offseason. Joseph, a second-rounder in 2021, has mostly been a special teams player in his first two NFL seasons in Dallas, but he did take on a larger role toward the end of last season opposite Trevon Diggs in the secondary. The 23-year-old will open the 2023 campaign in a reserve role yet again after the Cowboys acquired Stephon Gilmore in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in the offseason. Joseph has only 36 tackles (30 solo), four passes defensed, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 26 games (three starts) the last two seasons.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Fort Worth Star-Telegram - Clarence Hill Jr.

16 hours agoLos Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (ankle) said on Tuesday that he's "feeling really good" as he returned to a full team practice for the first time this offseason while continuing to rehab his ankle. Kupp had season-ending surgery after suffering a high-ankle sprain in Week 10, and he finished 2022 with 75 catches for 812 yards and six TDs in nine games. He worked on the side with a trainer on Tuesday, running routes, sprinting around cones and pushing a wheeled sled. Kupp is leaving the decision to the medical team as to whether he's cleared to take part in full-speed drills in offseason workouts. The 29-year-old should be ready to go for training camp this summer and the start of the regular season. Even if LA's offense continues to struggle in 2023, Kupp should be a target hog and surefire WR1 in fantasy.--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com - Paolo Uggetti