Darius Hodge Records Strip Sack, Sam Eguavoen Returns It For Touchdown

Miami Dolphins linebacker Darius Hodge stripped Kyle Trask during Saturday's preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Then, fellow linebacker Sam Eguavoen scooped up the loose football and returned it for a 32-yard touchdown. Miami's defense had an impressive 2021 season, racking up 48 sacks, 12 fumble recoveries, 14 interceptions, and five touchdowns. The unit […]

Elijah Campbell Picks Off Pass Saturday

Miami Dolphins cornerback Elijah Campbell intercepted Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Kyle Trask during Saturday's preseason opener. He also made three tackles and defended two passes. The 26-year-old is heading into his fourth NFL season. He has played in 10 games over the last two years but has been limited to a role on special teams. […]

Wyatt Hubert Announces Retirement

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Wyatt Hubert announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, citing his "physical health" as the primary reason for him stepping away. Hubert was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft and sustained a torn pectoral muscle during the offseason, which prevented him from appearing in any game […]

Samuel Womack III Intercepts Two Passes In Preseason Debut

San Francisco 49ers rookie cornerback Samuel Womack III snagged two interceptions in his preseason debut against the Green Bay Packers. He did not register a tackle but added two pass defenses in Friday's win. The fifth-round pick out of Toledo has been impressive in training camp and is fighting for a role as a nickel […]

Dee Alford Comes Up Big In Falcons' Win

Atlanta Falcons rookie cornerback Dee Alford put on a show during Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. He was all over the field, racking up Atlanta's lone interception and a team-most eight total tackles. Alford played collegiate football for Tusculum University, then dabbled in pro ball with the CFL's Winnipeg franchise in 2020 and […]

Jets Sign Duane Brown To Two-Year Deal

The New York Jets have signed offensive tackle Duane Brown to a two-year deal worth $22 million. The five-time Pro Bowler will fill in for Mekhi Becton (knee) who suffered a likely season-ending knee injury in training camp. The 36-year-old is some much-needed insurance for the Jets' offensive line, which projects to be a solid […]

Deandre Baker Works Out For Cards

Free-agent cornerback Deandre Baker worked out for the Cardinals on Wednesday. Baker was selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Giants and finished his rookie year with 61 total tackles (48 solo) and eight passes defensed. However, after he was charged with four counts of armed robbery in May 2020, […]

Christopher Allen Done For The Season

Denver Broncos linebacker Christopher Allen (foot) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday. The undrafted rookie suffered a fracture in September during a victory over the Miami Hurricanes, requiring surgery and ending his season. Allen also had two screws removed from his foot back in January, so it's unknown what the future holds for the […]

Roquan Smith Removed From PUP List

The Chicago Bears removed linebacker Roquan Smith from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Wednesday. Smith has requested a trade and is holding in during training camp due to contractual issues, and he's not expected to begin practicing despite coming off the PUP list. It remains to be seen if the Bears trade him […]

Introducing RotoBaller’s Standard IDP Scoring System and IDP Players to Target

Earlier this summer, I was given a tough mission. I was asked to come up with an IDP scoring system to use as a standard for doing analysis for RotoBaller. Now we are three weeks away from NFL kickoff. If you haven't set the scoring in your IDP league, you have to get on it. […]

Roquan Smith Requests A Trade

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith has been an integral part of the team's defense since he was drafted eighth overall in 2018. The Bears have traded away some big names from their once fierce defense, including Khalil Mack, and it appears Smith could be next. Smith released a statement officially requesting a trade, reporting the […]

No Timetable For Shaquille Leonard's Return

Indianapolis Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back), who previously went by Darius Leonard, watched training camp practice on Monday in street clothes as he recovers from June back surgery. There is no set timetable for his return, but the Colts expect him back at "some point" this year, according to a source. The Colts won't […]

Daboll Expects All Healthy Players To Suit Up Against Pats

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll reported he expects everyone healthy to suit up for Thursday's preseason opener against the Patriots. Daboll hopes to expose his players to as many live reps as possible, allowing everyone to become familiar with the new coaching staff. Although it's unknown how much work guys like Daniel Jones, […]

Giants Starters Expected To Play In Preseason Opener

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll said, "I anticipate all of our guys playing Thursday" in the team's preseason opener against the New England Patriots next week. Hopefully for the Giants sake, none of their starters suffer significant injuries after their wide receiver corps was decimated by injuries in 2021. Quarterback Daniel Jones also […]

Saints Sign Kiko Alonso

Free-agent linebacker Kiko Alonso will join the Saints on a one-year deal, marking his second stint with the club. The 31-year-old was selected in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Bills. Since then, he had stops in Philadelphia and Miami. He last suited up for New Orleans in 2019, so his […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Returns To Practice On Thursday

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (wrist) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list on Thursday. The defensive specialist hurt his wrist while on vacation during the offseason, although it didn't take him long to shed his NFI designation and re-join his team. Fitzpatrick appeared in 16 games in 2021, finishing with a career-high 124 tackles […]

Commanders Waive Drew White

The Commanders waived linebacker Drew White (knee) on Wednesday. He will revert to injured reserve after clearing waivers. The rookie out of Notre Dame tore his ACL during training camp on Tuesday, ending his inaugural season before it potentially began. Despite his efficient collegiate career, White wasn't a lock to make the Week 1 roster. […]

Tyrann Mathieu Rejoins Team At Training Camp

New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu (personal) rejoined the team at training camp on Tuesday after missing the last week for a personal family matter, according to a source. Even with Mathieu away, the Saints secondary has been perhaps the best group in camp, and now they have one of the best players back on […]

Jordan Poyer To Miss A Few Weeks

Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) suffered a hyperextended elbow in training camp practice on Tuesday and will miss what one source described as "a few weeks." Poyer is expected to return for the start of the regular season. It's not great news for one of the standouts of Buffalo's defense, but the good […]

Jordan Poyer Suffers Elbow Injury

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer (elbow) left the field at training camp practice on Tuesday with an elbow injury that will require an MRI exam. We'll have more information once the results of Poyer's MRI exam become available. Fellow safety Micah Hyde (hip) is also injured in camp, and the 31-year-old Poyer is perhaps even […]

Jamal Adams Returns To Practice

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (hand) returned to training camp practice on Monday after missing the last two practices. He wore a cast over the left hand that he re-injured at the end of the team's first camp practice. Adams didn't appear to be limited in practice on Monday, and any surgery that he has […]

No Concern Over Chandler Jones

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Chandler Jones has now missed the last four training camp practices, but there is no concern or anything to worry about with Jones. The Raiders aren't disclosing any further information about why Jones isn't participating, but it's obviously a personal issue that isn't deemed serious. The 32-year-old is entering his first […]

Travon Walker Flashes In Saturday's Practice

Jacksonville Jaguars rookie pass-rusher Travon Walker, the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft, flashed his potential in Saturday's training camp practice. He managed to find his way into the backfield on multiple occasions, whether against the run or pass. Walker quickly disposed of the second-team offensive line and tight ends when given a […]

Micah Hyde Suffers Hip Injury

Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde (hip, glute) suffered an injury in Friday's training camp practice, according to the team. Hyde is still being evaluated, but the injury is considered relatively minor. Head coach Sean McDermott labeled Hyde day-to-day on Saturday, so hopefully he won't be out of practice for too long. The 31-year-old was carted […]

Jamal Adams Expected To Wear A Cast During Games

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (finger), who broke a finger during a recent practice when it got stuck in a helmet, is expected to be back practicing with a club and a special cast for games, according to sources. If Adams ultimately requires surgery, which is likely, the plan is for him to go under […]

Ryan Jensen Could Miss A Couple Of Months

Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Ryan Jensen (knee) is expected to be out for months after suffering a knee injury early on in training camp. However, the team is waiting on the results of the Pro-Bowler's MRI before they will say how long he is expected to be out. Head coach Todd Bowles said "I do […]

Lucas Patrick Suffers Broken Thumb

Chicago Bears center Lucas Patrick (thumb) suffered a broken thumb in training camp and is expected to require surgery. According to head coach Matt Eberflus, there is no timetable for his return to action. Rookie center Doug Kramer got reps with the first-team offense in Patrick's absence, so he could be relied on to fill […]

Ryan Kerrigan Retires After 11 Seasons

Ryan Kerrigan announced his retirement from the NFL after playing 11 seasons. The four-time Pro Bowler played 10 seasons in Washington and holds the team's all-time record for sacks with 95.5. He amassed three interceptions and 26 forced fumbles over his career while adding 333 solo tackles and 149 quarterback hits. After spending his final […]

Commanders Expect Chase Young To Miss Time

When asked in his radio appearance with 106.7 The Fan about Washington Commanders defensive end Chase Young (knee), head coach Ron Rivera said his injury is "a little more severe" and he expects Young to "miss a bit of time." This adds further pessimism to the outlook of their budding superstar, who operates as the […]

Antwaun Woods Signs With Cardinals

Free-agent defensive tackle Antwaun Woods inked a one-year deal with the Cardinals on Thursday. The 29-year-old has been in the league since 2016, suiting up for the Titans, Cowboys, and most recently, the Colts. During that span, he has compiled 88 total tackles and 2.5 sacks across 47 games. While Woods has a shot to […]