Jacoby Brissett To Start If Deshaun Watson Is Suspended

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski clarified the team's quarterback depth chart on Wednesday. "Jacoby Brissett is our backup quarterback. If Deshaun Watson is unavailable, Jacoby's our starter." Brissett will get first-team repetitions in training camp practices just in case Watson is suspended for a good chunk (or all) of the 2022 season. Brissett proved […]

Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield Splitting First-Team Reps

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold took the first-team repetitions at training camp practice on Wednesday, and Baker Mayfield will get the first-team reps at practice on Thursday, according to head coach Matt Rhule. This was the expectation all along after the Panthers acquired Mayfield in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. The mere fact that […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Could Be Cut By 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping that a trade opportunity materializes for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) now that they are officially all-in on Trey Lance in 2022 and beyond. If the team can't trade Garoppolo, they will absolutely cut him before Week 1, when his $24.2 million salary would become fully guaranteed as termination pay […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Seattle Seahawks Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Taysom Hill To Play Multiple Roles, Including Quarterback

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen provided an update on the team's plans for its versatile offensive player Taysom Hill this week. Allen stated that Hill is "going to provide multiple roles for us" while adding that he'll "still take some snaps from the quarterback position." Hill threw 134 passes last season, but he […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Avoids PUP List

After taking his physical on Tuesday at training camp, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) wasn't placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Although Garoppolo isn't expected to get back on a practice field until mid-August after having offseason shoulder surgery, it's good news for his availability for the start of the regular […]

Jameis Winston To Take Part In Team Drills

New Orleans Saints head coach Dennis Allen said that quarterback Jameis Winston (knee) will participate in team drills at training camp after he didn't really take part in team drills during organized team activities this spring. Winston has made steady progress since tearing his ACL in Week 7 of 2021, and all signs point to […]

49ers Have Moved On From Jimmy Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he, general manager John Lynch and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) spoke on Tuesday morning, and everyone is on the same page: "We have moved on to Trey Lance." The Niners had been leaning this way since last season ended, but things have been complicated by the fact […]

Joe Burrow Having Surgery On Appendix

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (appendix) is undergoing surgery to remove his appendix, according to a source. He will miss some practice time at training camp as a result. Better now than during the regular season. The 25-year-old former first overall pick bounced back in a big way from a serious knee injury in his […]

Riley Reiff Agrees With Bears

Former Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Riley Reiff agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, according to a source. Reiff is likely to earn at least $10 million. The 33-year-old veteran played in 12 games for the Bengals in 2021 but suffered an ankle injury in Week […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Arizona Cardinals Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Patriots See "Dramatic" Improvement From Mac Jones

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has seen "dramatic" improvements heading into his sophomore season, according to head coach Bill Belichick. Jones has focused on his diet and body, as his "offseason work has been significant," said Belichick. The former Alabama collegiate star will be supported by a pass-catching group that consists of wide receivers […]

Bengals Focus Is To Extend Joe Burrow

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is one of the brightest young stars in the game right now. That being said, the organization mentioned that extending Burrow is the main focus of the team. The 25-year-old will be eligible for a contract extension at the end of the season. He'll certainly get a hefty contract with […]

Draft Targets and Fades from High-Stakes Fantasy Leagues - FFPC ADP Observations

We appreciate all of you who come to RotoBaller for our advice. Fantasy football players always want to get other viewpoints on their targeted players, and also want to consult those fantasy analysts who spend a lot of time uncovering guys to target and avoid. We are a source of confirmation for those who are […]

Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur Receive Extensions

The Green Bay Packers gave both general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur undisclosed contract extensions this offseason that will keep them within the organization for years to come, according to a league source. Executive vice president and director of football operations Russ Ball also received an extension. With LaFleur at the controls, […]

Denzelle Good To Retire

The Las Vegas Raiders placed veteran offensive guard/tackle Denzelle Good on the Reserve/Retired list on Monday. He started 43 games in seven NFL seasons after being taken in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts out of Mars Hill College. Good started a career-high 14 games for the Raiders in […]

Orlando Brown Won't Report To Training Camp

Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown will not report to training camp on Monday, which was the expected outcome after he couldn't come to a contract extension with the team this summer. Brown isn't expected to be at training camp with the Chiefs in St. Joseph, MO, anytime soon. He hasn't signed his franchise […]

Panthers Agree With Third-Rounder Matt Corral

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with third-round quarterback Matt Corral on his four-year rookie contract on Monday, according to a source. The former Ole Miss quarterback was one of the few remaining unsigned picks league-wide, but he'll be ready to report to training camp on Monday afternoon now. After the Panthers traded for Baker […]

Rams To Manage Matthew Stafford's Reps At Camp

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (elbow) required an anti-inflammatory shot at one point in the offseason, but he has resumed throwing now that training camp has gotten underway. Head coach Sean McVay said that there's a "pitch count" for Stafford, but that "it didn't restrict him from being able to do anything (on Sunday" […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 San Francisco 49ers Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, And Locks - San Francisco 49ers 2022 Outlook

Welcome to fantasy football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks, a series on RotoBaller where our writers look at three key players on each NFL team. Today, we're talking about the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers rode Jimmy Garoppolo into the playoffs and made it all the way to NFC Championship before losing to the eventual Super […]

Ed Ingram Inks Rookie Deal With Minnesota

Minnesota Vikings guard Ed Ingram signed his rookie deal on Sunday, putting pen to paper on a four-year contract. The former Tiger started 35 games during his time at LSU, lining up at left guard throughout his final two years at the collegiate level. Ingram should start right away in Minnesota, adding to an already […]

Michael Schofield Works Out With Bears

Free-agent guard Michael Schofield worked out with the Bears. The veteran started 12 of his 15 games with the Chargers last season, bringing his total to 81 career starts since entering the league in 2014. He can play multiple spots on the line, which would be ideal for the Bears, a team that desperately needs […]

Early NFL Preseason Overreactions and Noise for Fantasy Football Drafts - Melvin Gordon, Najee Harris, Nyheim Hines

The month of July has been a busy one. Most NFL free agents have signed contracts, the draft has come and gone, and OTAs are underway. As always, waves upon waves of NFL news will surface as teams continue to practice. Sometimes, digging into these storylines can uncover valuable knowledge that leads to fantasy football […]

Who Will Be QB for Cleveland if Deshaun Watson is Suspended?

Deshaun Watson is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the National Football League. After a successful collegiate career, he was selected as the No. 12 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Since then, he has appeared in 54 regular-season games, amassing 14,539 yards, 104 touchdowns, 36 interceptions, and completing an impressive 67.8% of […]

Rams Bring Back Luis Perez

Quarterback Luis Perez signed with the Rams on Saturday. This will be his second stop in L.A. after joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2018, spending some time with the practice squad. Since then, he had stops in the Alliance of American Football and XFL before most recently suiting up for the […]

David Bakhtiari Still Dealing With Knee Injury

Green Bay Packers tackle David Bakhtiari (knee) was placed on the PUP list. With training camp commencing, the veteran isn't 100% after tearing his ACL during practice on New Year's Eve in 2020. He only logged 27 snaps in 2021, the regular season finale, and was subsequently shut down for the playoffs. Nonetheless, the 30-year-old […]

La'el Collins Lands On Active/Non-Football Injury List

Cincinnati Bengals tackle La'el Collins will begin training camp on the active/non-football injury list. The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $30 million contract this offseason and was a key addition for Cincy as the team prioritized adding more protection for Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon in 2022-23. Collins can be activated anytime, and while it's not […]

NFL Coaching Matters: 2022 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Offense and Coaching Staff Preview

After every NFL season, NFL teams take the time to evaluate not only the players but also the coaching staff and front office as well. While many teams choose to retain the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and defensive coordinator, a few other teams opt to go in a new direction with their coaching staff. […]

Kyle Sloter Has Visit With Jags

Free-agent quarterback Kyle Sloter visited the Jaguars on Saturday. The 28-year-old went undrafted in 2017 and spent the following years on practice squads for various clubs. He recently suited up for the New Orleans Breakers of the USFL, finishing the 2022 campaign with 1,798 yards, 11 interceptions, and nine touchdowns while completing 57.7% of his […]