Panthers Pursuing Duane Brown

The Carolina Panthers are pursuing free-agent left tackle Duane Brown, according to a league source. Brown is a five-time Pro Bowler and has been with the Seattle Seahawks since 2017. He was initially a first-round pick (26th overall) by the Houston Texans in 2008 out of Virginia Tech. The 36-year-old had a rough start to […]

Dolphins Pursuing Terron Armstead

The Miami Dolphins are pursuing free-agent left tackle Terron Armstead and are putting their pursuit of La'el Collins on hold, according to two trusted NFL sources. If the Dolphins land Armstead, they could play either Liam Eichenberg or Robert Hunt at right tackle this season. Miami could easily lure Armstead away from New Orleans, as […]

Sam Howell - NFL Draft Rookie Profile

The 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Profile series features prominent 2022 NFL Draft prospects with film analysis and scouting insights. I have experience working in college football and have been studying the NFL Draft for over 15 years. My analysis is based on film study and analytics. In 2021, I profiled nine of the top skill […]

Deshaun Watson Traded to Cleveland Browns: Fantasy Football Fallout

As if NFL fans everywhere didn't have enough highs and lows during the first week of free agency, out of nowhere Deshaun Watson waived his no-trade clause late on Friday afternoon and was sent to the Cleveland Browns for three first-round picks, a 2023 third-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-rounder. When I first saw Adam […]

Browns Expected To Sign Jacoby Brissett

A day after trading for quarterback Deshaun Watson, the Cleveland Browns are now expected to sign free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett to an undisclosed one-year deal to be Watson's backup, according to sources. The Browns also traded last year's backup, Case Keenum, to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday for a seventh-round pick. With two new QBs […]

Bills Acquire Case Keenum From Browns

The Buffalo Bills acquired quarterback Case Keenum from the Cleveland Browns on Saturday in exchange for a seventh-round pick, according to a source. Baker Mayfield is expected to be the next QB traded by the Browns after they acquired Deshaun Watson on Friday. Keenum, 34, will back up Josh Allen in 2022 after Mitchell Trubisky […]

Rams, Matthew Stafford Finalize Contract Extension

The Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford finalized a four-year, $160 million contract extension that includes $135 million guaranteed that should allow him to finish his career in Los Angeles, according to sources. Stafford will cash in after winning the Super Bowl in his first season in Los Angeles. He threw for 4,886 yards, […]

Derek Carr Begins Discussing Extension

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has begun discussing an extension with the organization. It's obvious that the Raiders are in win-now mode after acquiring superstar wide receiver Davante Adams. Carr only has one year left on his deal and they'd be doomed without him. That being said, it sounds like the Raiders are going […]

Garrett Gilbert Signs With Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed quarterback Garrett Gilbert. The 30-year-old has been a career backup, but has made two starts during his career. Most recently, he started with the Washington Commanders during their Week 15 matchup last season. Gilbert held his own and completed 20-of-31 passing attempts for 194 yards in the loss. Marcus […]

Best Landing Spot for Jameis Winston's Fantasy Football Value

Jameis Winston deserved a better ending to his 2021 season, just like fans of “Seinfeld” and “The Sopranos” deserved better endings to their shows. Winston was arguably on his way to one of the best years of his inconsistent NFL career, if not the best, in his second season with the New Orleans Saints. In […]

Browns Officially Trade For Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns officially acquired quarterback Deshaun Watson and a 2024 fifth-round pick from the Houston Texans on Friday in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, a 2024 first-round pick, a 2023 third-rounder and a 2024 fourth-rounder. The Browns were thought to be out of the running for Watson on Thursday, […]

Jameis Winston Back In Play For Saints

Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston is now expected to be back in play to re-sign with the New Orleans Saints, according to sources. The Saints were looking like the favorites to land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as of Friday morning, but the 26-year-old signal-caller changed his mind and decided to go play for the Cleveland […]

Panthers Agree With Bradley Bozeman

The Carolina Panthers agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with former Baltimore Ravens center Bradley Bozeman on Friday. Bozeman will be replacing Matt Paradis in Carolina after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Ravens. The Panthers have made the offensive line a priority this offseason, also adding right guard Austin Corbett […]

Baker Mayfield Prefers To Join Colts

Quarterback Baker Mayfield has informed the Cleveland Browns that he'd prefer to be traded to the Indianapolis Colts, according to sources. The Browns said earlier this week that they'd work with him on a trade prior to his request, but it remains to be seen if the Browns will accommodate such a move within the […]

Browns Give Deshaun Watson A Five-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns are giving new quarterback Deshaun Watson a fully guaranteed five-year, $230 million deal. It is $80 million more than the previous record for fully guaranteed money at signing ($150 million). The 26-year-old surprised everyone by changing his mind and deciding to waive his no-trade clause to play for the Browns. Stay tuned […]

Bengals Cut Trey Hopkins Friday

The Cincinnati Bengals cut center Trey Hopkins on Friday. Hopkins was one of the worst starting centers last year and contributed to the team's poor offensive line play in front of quarterback Joe Burrow. He allowed four sacks and 20 QB pressures while making 15 starts in 2021. The 29-year-old offensive lineman entered the league […]

Deshaun Watson Will Join The Browns

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has decided that he wants to play for the Cleveland Browns in a last-minute plot twist, according to sources. Watson has informed the Texans that he is willing to waive his no-trade clause to be dealt to Cleveland, and he will be joining the Browns in 2022 and beyond. The […]

Seahawks Have Called On Matt Ryan

The Seattle Seahawks would prefer to add an experienced veteran quarterback and they have inquired about Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield and others, according to a league source. Seattle traded Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos last week and would like to upgrade over Drew Lock heading into the 2022 […]

Gardner Minshew A Possibility For Panthers?

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew could be a trade possibility for the Carolina Panthers after they made a run at him last year. The Panthers are going back to the drawing board for a QB after they were informed that they are out of the running for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Minshew would be […]

La'el Collins Visits With Bengals

Free-agent offensive tackle La'el Collins visited with the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, according to sources. Collins was released by the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, but he could find a new home very quickly. The 28-year-old missed five games last year due to a suspension after missing the entire 2020 season after having hip surgery. Before […]

Falcons Push Back Decision On Matt Ryan

The Atlanta Falcons and quarterback Matt Ryan agreed to push back the $7.5 million roster bonus due to Ryan from Friday to next Tuesday, giving Ryan four extra days to vet his trade options, according to sources. The Falcons are a finalist to land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, with some saying that Atlanta is […]

Deshaun Watson Down To Two Teams

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is down to the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints as trade partners after the Carolina Panthers were informed on Thursday that they have been ruled out. The Cleveland Browns are also out. He's still going back and forth, but he could make his decision as soon as Friday. The […]

Top 5 NFL Rookie Running Backs - 2022 Fantasy Football Rankings

Bruce Matson (@MetricScout) breaks down his Top 5 fantasy football rookies at the running back position for the 2022 fantasy football season. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 7-9 PM, and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can also find […]

Browns Will Not Grant Baker Mayfield's Trade Request

The Cleveland Browns will not be granting quarterback Baker Mayfield with his trade request, according to sources of Ari Meirov of Pro Football Focus. Meirov reported that things are at a "stand off" between Mayfield and the organization. Mayfield requested a trade after the Browns came up as one of the potential teams interested in […]

Bengals Re-Sign Brandon Allen

The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed quarterback Brandon Allen to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to a source. Allen was the team's top choice to back up Joe Burrow in 2022, and they are excited to have him back. It will be Allen's third straight season in Cincinnati. The 29-year-old has gone 107-for-176 for 1,074 […]

Jameis Winston Has Talked With Colts

Free-agent quarterback Jameis Winston said he's had conversations with the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints. The Saints already made him an offer earlier this offseason. "I still view myself as a starter in this league and that's what I'm looking for," Winston said. The Saints are currently the favorites to land Houston Texans […]

Lions Re-Sign David Blough

The Detroit Lions re-signed quarterback David Blough to an undisclosed deal on Thursday, according to a source. Blough will compete for the backup job to Jared Goff with Tim Boyle and potentially a rookie in 2022. The 26-year-old played in just one game for the Lions last year and took one sack while not attempting […]

Eagles Sign Howie Roseman To Three-Year Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles signed general manager Howie Roseman to a three-year contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. Roseman has been the team's primary decision-maker since 2010. The Eagles won their first Super Bowl title in 2017 under Roseman after he fired former head coach Chip Kelly following the 2016 season. Philadelphia made the […]

Panthers Unlikely To Land Deshaun Watson

Barring a Hail Mary, it seems unlikely that the Carolina Panthers will land Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in a trade, according to The Athletic's Joe Person. The Cleveland Browns were also informed on Thursday that Watson won't waive his no-trade clause to play for them. The Panthers reportedly have offered a package for Watson […]

Browns Out On Deshaun Watson

The Cleveland Browns have been informed that they are out of the running for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, according to sources. The Browns still view Baker Mayfield as their quarterback going forward, and they told his agents at the combine that they'd only explore top-tier QBs like Watson. Watson has a no-trade clause in […]