Jordan Whitehead Ruled Out For Week 1

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Jordan Whitehead (hamstring) will not play in the regular-season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list during training camp but suffered a hamstring injury after clearing NFL protocols. His next chance to return will be Week 2 against the Atlanta Falcons. The 24-year-old racked up […]

Danielle Hunter Ready To Go

Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (neck), who missed all of last season after suffering a cervical herniated disc in his neck during training camp, is back and ready to go for the 2021 season. Hunter will be needed for a Vikings defense that had a franchise-low 23 sacks in 2020. He should be rostered […]

IDP Leagues - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1

Hope springs eternal at the beginning of each fantasy football season. Regardless of what injuries, failures, and misguided trades might lie ahead, Week 1 is a time when everyone can dream of placing a plastic football trophy that cost $5.95 atop their mantle next to their war medals, photos of their kids, and grandma's ashes. […]

Josh Norman Signs With The 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers signed free-agent defensive back Josh Norman to a one-year, $2.5 million contract on Sunday. The former Pro Bowler was limited to nine games as he dealt with a hamstring injury and was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list last season. He racked up 24 tackles (21 solo), one interception, two fumble recoveries […]

Blessuan Austin Joins Seahawks Defense

Cornerback Blessuan Austin was a surprise cut of the New York Jets earlier this week, but it didn't take long for him to find a new organization -- Seattle. Austin started 10 games last season for the Jets, with 16 of his 18 career appearances having come as a starter. The Queens, N.Y., native now […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Opts To Become Free Agent

Safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is returning to the open market after not agreeing to join the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. Clinton-Dix has served primarily as a starter throughout his six-year NFL career, most of which has come as a member of the Packers. The move to become a free agent seems shrewd, as he […]

Jurrell Casey Announces Retirement From NFL

Longtime Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jurrell Casey announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday. Casey officially retired as a Titan, even if he did not get a chance to make it back onto the field for the organization. Most recently, Casey was recently by Denver in February after an injury plagued 2020 season in […]

Steelers Strike Deal For Ahkello Witherspoon

The Pittsburgh Steelers defense received a boost Friday when they swung a deal with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon. Witherspoon had inked a one-year deal worth $4 million with Seattle in free agency, but ultimately will not suit up for the franchise after four years spent as a division rival with the […]

CeeDee Lamb Activated From COVID-19 List

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was activated from the COVID-19 list on Thursday, along with safety Damontae Kazee and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins. The sophomore hasn't had a full practice with quarterback Dak Prescott since the middle of August, so the next week will be very important for the two to get some work […]

Patriots Place Stephon Gilmore On PUP List

The New England Patriots placed star cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quad) on the PUP list on Tuesday. As a result, he will miss the first six games of the regular season at a minimum. The 30-year-old is in the midst of recovering from a torn quad that he suffered late last season. J.C. Jackson and Jalen […]

Dolphins Release Linebacker Benardrick McKinney

The Dolphins have released linebacker Benardrick McKinney, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Miami acquired McKinney and a seventh-round pick from the Texans earlier this offseason, but the marriage is now over after less than six months. This preseason, the 28-year-old made two tackles and was listed as the starting linebacker on the Dolphins' […]

Malcolm Butler 'Mulling Retirement' Amidst Personal Situation

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Malcolm Butler "is dealing with a personal situation that has him mulling retirement," according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. While further details are unknown, Butler has been away from the team for several days. The Super Bowl-winning cornerback joined Arizona this offseason after four seasons with the Patriots and three with the […]

Cardinals-Saints Preseason Finale Canceled

The preseason game between the Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 28, has been canceled at the request of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards due to the impending impact of Hurricane Ida on the Gulf Coast region. DFS gamers that were planning on using players from this game on Saturday will […]

IDP One-Man Mock Draft for Fantasy Football

Whether you're an analyst or a casual fan, nearly everyone in fantasy football has what we call a "home league." These are the types of leagues where you gather with your oldest and closest friends to drink beer, make fun of each other’s anatomy, and eventually draft a fantasy team that you won’t recognize once […]

Nick Bosa Expected To Be Ready For Opener

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Nick Bosa (knee) was on the field at practice on Wednesday and participating in team drills, his first taste of such action since the beginning of training camp. The 23-year-old was a monster during his inaugural campaign, finishing with nine sacks to take home Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. […]

Greedy Williams Leaves Preseason Game With Groin Injury

Cleveland Browns defensive back Greedy Williams left his team's preseason game against the New York Giants on Sunday with a groin injury. Williams started the game across from rookie Greg Newsome II but left during the first quarter with the injury and did not return. The team turned to reserve cornerback AJ Green on the […]

Jacob Phillips Could Miss The Season With Biceps Injury

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jacob Phillips suffered a torn biceps tendon in practice on Thursday and his season could be in jeopardy. Phillips will need surgery to repair the tendon, although he has a chance to return to the field late in the season, according to a league source. The second-year player out of LSU was […]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Getting First-Team Reps

Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah is starting to get first-team reps with the defense during camp. During Cleveland's joint practice with the New York Giants on Thursday, Owusu-Koramoah got some run with the first team during some 11-on-11 drills. The talented rookie missed a portion of camp early while on the COVID-19 reserve list but […]

Grant Delpit Aggravates Hamstring Injury

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit left Wednesday's practice after aggravating his hamstring injury. Delpit just can't catch a break as that was just his second practice back after dealing with the same injury for much of camp. The second-year safety injured the hamstring while in coverage against a deep ball and walked off of the […]

Jamal Adams Signs Four-Year Extension With Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks signed defensive back Jamal Adams to a four-year, $70 million extension on Tuesday. The deal includes a $38 million guaranteed. The Seahawks traded two first-round picks to acquire Adams from the New York Jets in 2020. Adams was a candidate for the franchise tag and considered holding out. The 25-year-old reportedly was […]

Bradley McDougald, Clayton Geathers Sign With Titans

The Tennessee Titans signed free agent defensive backs Bradley McDougald and Clayton Geathers on Monday. The Titans waived tight end Deon Yelder, defensive back Reggie Floyd and punter James Smith in a corresponding move. McDougald was limited to seven games in 2020 due to a shoulder injury. The 30-year-old racked up 36 tackles (23 solos, […]

Keion Crossen Traded To The Giants

The Houston Texans traded defensive back Keion Crossen to the New York Giants for a 2023 sixth-round draft pick. He is reunited with Giants head coach Joe Judge, who was part of the New England Patriots special team unit when he selected Crossen in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. This is the […]

Mack Wilson Suffers Shoulder Strain

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson (shoulder) is listed as day-to-day. An MRI confirmed that the 23-year-old suffered a Grade 1 sprain of the AC joint in his shoulder, and it came during Saturday's preseason encounter with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wilson took to Twitter to report that he was "good," although he could miss some time […]

Steelers To Trade For Joe Schobert

According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Pittsburgh Steelers are finalizing a deal to acquire linebacker Joe Schobert from the Jacksonville Jaguars. The terms of the deal are not yet reported but it appears that Schobert will join Pittsburgh just one year into a five-year deal that he signed with the Jaguars last offseason. Schobert […]

Grant Delpit Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit has been sidelined by a hamstring injury over the past week and has taken just nine team reps in camp thus far. The former LSU safety was a second-round pick of the Browns in 2020 but he missed his entire rookie season with a ruptured Achilles. The Browns had been […]

Anthony Walker Returns To Practice

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker (knee) returned to practice on Tuesday. Walker left practice with trainers after suffering the injury on August 2 and missed five practices. Walker will be limited to individual work, for now, but his return to the field is good news for Cleveland. The Browns are counting on Walker to call […]

Myles Garrett Dealing With Hamstring Issue

Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is currently dealing with a hamstring issue, according to the team. Garrett did not practice on Tuesday and is being considered day-to-day. Signs indicate that this is not a serious issue that Garrett is dealing with but he is likely to take it easy over the next few days […]

Landon Collins To Play In First Preseason Game

Washington Football Team safety Landon Collins (Achilles) will participate in the team's first preseason game against the New England Patriots, just nine months after tearing his Achilles. For an injury that takes up to 12 months to fully heal, it is quite surprising that Collins was able to be cleared so quickly. "They gave me […]

T.J. Watt Willing To Hold Out If No Contract Extension

Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt wants a contract extension before the start of the season and is willing to continue to hold out of team activities until he sees one. Watt has yet to take part in team portions of practice, instead working by himself on the side with trainers. The star pass rusher […]

Denzel Ward, Browns Discussing Extension

The Cleveland Browns and cornerback Denzel Ward are reportedly discussing a contract extension, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Ward still has two years left on his contract before he can become an unrestricted free-agent but Cleveland is looking to lock the star defensive back up long-term. The former Ohio State star has shown that he […]