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Chiefs | ShunDerrick Powell let go Wed Apr 29, 04:55 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB ShunDerrick Powell was waived Wednesday, April 29.
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Dolphins | Chris Bell could start on reserve list Wed Apr 29, 04:44 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Chris Bell (knee) is a candidate to start the 2026 season on either the Reserve/Injured list or the Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of DolphinsWire's Jason Sarney.
| Footballguys view: Bell tore his ACL in late November last year. Before the injury, he was projected by some to be a first-round pick. Because of his injury, 17 receivers were taken ahead of him. As SBNation reported, Bell plans to use that as motivation. "[The injury] had me frustrated [during the draft], just knowing that I was better than some of the guys that went off the board [ahead of me]," he said. Bell is just four and a half months out of surgery right now. It might not be this year, but he could have a high ceiling once healthy. |
Lions | Joe Bachie, Jay Tufele signed Wed Apr 29, 04:35 PM
Free-agent LB Joe Bachie (Titans) and DT Jay Tufele (Jets) signed with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, April 29. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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NFL | Two interested in Johnny Pascuzzi Wed Apr 29, 03:35 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Johnny Pascuzzi (Tulane) has been invited to participate in the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story Lions | James Proche worked out Wed Apr 29, 03:19 PM
Free-agent WR James Proche (Titans) worked out for the Detroit Lions Tuesday, April 28, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Now that the NFL Draft has concluded, the Lions' personnel department is continuing their search for talent. On Tuesday, it was veteran receiver Scotty Miller. Today, Proche, 29, a sixth-round draft pick back in 2020, gets a look. After spending three seasons in Baltimore, he was cut following the 2023 preseason. He had a stint with the Cleveland Browns (2023-2024) prior to spending the 2025 season with the Tennessee Titans. |
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NFL | Matt Henry invited to two minicamps Wed Apr 29, 03:13 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Matt Henry (Western Kentucky) has been invited to participate in the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans rookie minicamps on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Two teams interested in Gavin Wimsatt Wed Apr 29, 02:49 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Gavin Wimsatt (Jacksonville State) is scheduled to participate in the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.
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Steelers | Dean Lowry not joining Steelers Wed Apr 29, 02:40 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Dean Lowry (Steelers) had decided not to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers at this point because he wants to get into game shape before signing with a team. He has been medically cleared to play again.
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Rams | LAR officially adding four UDFAs Wed Apr 29, 02:20 PM
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Matthew Caldwell (Texas), RB Dean Connors (Houston), TE Rohan Jones (Arkansas) and TE Dan Villari (Syracuse) officially agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Rams Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Bears | Scotty Miller to work out Wed Apr 29, 02:14 PM
Free-agent WR Scotty Miller (Steelers) is scheduled to work out for the Chicago Bears next week.
| Footballguys view: Miller is known for good speed but has had more than 11 receptions in a season only once since his lone big year, a 33-catch second season with Tom Brady at quarterback for the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers in 2020. Miller, who visited Detroit on Tuesday, has been at the bottom of three teams' rosters or on the practice squad, and there are several backup receivers already on the Bears' 90-man roster who have the advantage of system knowledge. |
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Cardinals | Two UDFAs officially agree to deals Wed Apr 29, 02:10 PM
Undrafted free-agent TE Jameson Geers (Minnesota) and WR Harrison Wallace (Ole Miss) officially agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Jets | Will McDonald's option exercised Wed Apr 29, 01:38 PM
New York Jets DE Will McDonald had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 29.
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Panthers | Carolina picks up Bryce Young's option Wed Apr 29, 01:37 PM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young had his fifth-year option exercised Wednesday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: General manager Dan Morgan said on January 13 that the Panthers would pick up Young's option. The paperwork was filed on Wednesday and keeps him on the roster through the 2027 season. Young's coming off a career season, setting new highs in passing yards (3,011), touchdowns (23), and completion percentage (63.6). He also had six of his 12 game-winning drives in the fourth quarter or overtime last year, the most of any quarterback in the league since 2023, when he entered the league. But until he becomes a more consistent producer, Young remains a low-end QB2 in fantasy. |
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Texans | Extension for Azeez Al-Shaair Wed Apr 29, 01:18 PM
Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with the Texans Wednesday, April 29. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Al-Shaair had his first Pro Bowl season in 2025 after totaling 103 tackles, two interceptions, and nine pass deflections. He wore the "green dot" on defense as he relayed the playcalls from Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke for the No. 1-ranked total defense (277.2 yards per game) and No. 2 scoring defense (17.4 points per game) last season. There were also times when Al-Shaair called the plays himself when the opposing offense was in hurry-up mode, so he's an important contributor. |
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NFL | Two AFC South teams interested in Derek Robertson Wed Apr 29, 01:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Derek Robertson (Monmouth) is scheduled to participate in the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Maverick McIvor to take part in two minicamps Wed Apr 29, 01:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) has agreed to participate in the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears rookie minicamps, according to a source.
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Browns | Deshaun Watson on the inside track Wed Apr 29, 11:47 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson emerged from voluntary minicamp last week with an edge over QB Shedeur Sanders in the starting quarterback competition, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: One year after calling the trade for Watson a "big swing-and-miss," Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said in March that Watson has a "great chance" and a "fresh start" with offensive-minded first-year coach Todd Monken. According to Cleveland.com's Mary Kay Cabot, Monken hopes to declare -- or at least identify -- his starter by the end of Browns minicamp (June 11). Shedeur Sanders has time to close the gap with a former three-time Pro Bowler. But as things stand now, Watson is the most likely candidate to be atop the depth chart heading into training camp. |
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Giants | Shelby Harris joining Giants Wed Apr 29, 10:37 AM
Free-agent DT Shelby Harris (Browns) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants Wednesday, April 29.
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Broncos | Justin Simmons retires Wed Apr 29, 10:34 AM
Former Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons announced his retirement Wednesday, April 29.
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Broncos | Bo Nix on schedule after ankle check-in Wed Apr 29, 12:30 AM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix had a follow-up, cleanup procedure on his fractured right ankle last week. The 26-year-old broke it in the Broncos' divisional-round victory over Buffalo, and is 'firmly on track to be ready for the start of training camp,' according to the report.
| Footballguys view: Nix fractured his right ankle near the end of the Broncos' divisional round playoff victory over the Bills. Before his Jan. 20 surgery, Nix called his injury a "simple fracture" that would require only a 4-6 week recovery. He did not mention a necessary follow-up procedure, and team owner Greg Penner said in March that the Broncos were confident Nix would participate in organized team activities as the quarterback was ahead of schedule in his rehab. Now, the timeline is training camp as the Broncos will be "conservative" with his participation in the offseason program. We'll be watching for more. |
Eagles | A.J. Brown to net first-round pick from Pats Wed Apr 29, 12:24 AM
Philadelphia Eagles A.J. Brown will likely be traded to the New England Patriots for a first-round draft pick when the trade 'comes together' on June 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: The two sides have discussed a deal, according to Schefter, but neither has been willing to commit to it before June 1 -- when the Eagles could split Brown's $43 million dead salary cap charge between this year and next. But everything is lining up for a move to happen. The Eagles drafted rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and they also signed three veterans in Elijah Moore, Marquise "Hollywood" Brown, and Dontayvion Wicks. Meanwhile, the Patriots passed completely on drafting a wide receiver. Stay tuned. |
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Lions | Scotty Miller meets with Detroit Wed Apr 29, 12:17 AM
Free agent (Steelers) WR Scotty Miller met with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, April 29. He will also try out for the Chicago Bears next week.
| Footballguys view: Miller originally signed with the Steelers back in May, 2024. He spent the season with Pittsburgh but was released in January of 2025. The Steelers then brought Miller later that month. Miller appeared in 11 games last season and even got one start. Miller finished with nine receptions for 62 receiving yards. The Lions don't have a pressing need at receiver right now. Their three starters are Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, and Isaac TeSlaa. In total, Detroit has nine receivers on its roster, so the team may be updating its scouting reports on future additions. |
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Titans | Chad Brinker leaving Tennessee's front office Tue Apr 28, 08:48 PM
Tennessee Titans president of football 0perations Chad Brinker announced Tuesday, April 28, that he is stepping down from his post.
Link to story NFL | Cole Hutson to attend minicamps Tue Apr 28, 06:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent OT Cole Hutson (Texas) has been invited and will attend both the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns' minicamps, according to a source on Tuesday, April 28.
Link to story Lions | DET declines fifth-year option on Jack Campbell Tue Apr 28, 06:01 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell will not have his fifth-year option picked up by the Detroit Lions, according to a source on Tuesday, April 28.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs' Fifth-Year Option Picked Up Tue Apr 28, 05:39 PM
The Lions have exercised the fifth-year option for Jahmyr Gibbs.
| Footballguys view: This should come as no surprise. Gibbs became a full-time starter in 2025, and the Lions traded David Montgomery in the offseason. Gibbs rushed 243 times for 1,223 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2025. He also caught 77 passes for 616 yards with five touchdowns. He previously led the league with 20 rushing and receiving touchdowns in 2024. He's RB2 in the current Footballguys projections, and he's being drafted with the second pick overall in early drafts. |
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Steelers | Gabe Nwosu invited to minicamp Tue Apr 28, 05:38 PM
Undrafted free-agent P Gabe Nwosu (Penn State) has been invited to the Pittsburgh Steelers' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Tuesday, April 28.
Link to story NFL | Nikko Taylor attending two minicamps Tue Apr 28, 05:22 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Nikko Taylor (Oregon St.) has been invited and has accepted two minicamp invitations from the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears, according to a source on Tuesday, April 28.
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston gets option exercised by LAC Tue Apr 28, 04:54 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston had his fifth-year option exercised by the Chargers on Tuesday, April 28.
| Footballguys view: The move fully guarantees Johnston's $18 million salary for 2027. The Chargers made Johnston a first-round pick in 2023. He led the team in touchdowns the past two seasons and posted a career-high 735 receiving yards in 14 games last season. Johnston has 144 catches for 1,877 yards and 18 touchdowns since entering the league. The Chargers have a deep wide receivers room with Ladd McConkey, Johnston, Tre' Harris, and KeAndre Lambert-Smith. |
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49ers | Patrick McMorris signs with SF Tue Apr 28, 04:49 PM
Free-agent S Patrick McMorris (Giants) was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Patriots | NE exercises Christian Gonzalez's option Tue Apr 28, 04:44 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez had his fifth-year option exercised on Tuesday, April 28.
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Eagles | Jaheim Bell waived Tue Apr 28, 04:34 PM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Jaheim Bell was waived on Tuesday, April 28.
Link to story Titans | Latrell McCutchin Sr. signs with TEN Tue Apr 28, 04:34 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Latrell McCutchin Sr. agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, April 28, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Jets | Russell Wilson in for visit with NYJ Tue Apr 28, 04:29 PM
Free-agent QB Russell Wilson (Giants) was hosted for a visit by the New York Jets and is reportedly being considered as an option to be Geno Smith's backup, according to The Athletic's Zack Rosenblatt on Tuesday, April 28.
| Footballguys view: As the Jets sorted through potential backup options -- which also included Carson Wentz at one point -- GM Darren Mougey and head coach Aaron Glenn discussed potential options with Smith. Per Rosenblatt's source, Smith mentioned that he enjoyed working with Wilson when they were with the Seahawks in 2020-21, when Smith backed up Wilson. We'll watch for more. |
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Vikings | Scooby Williams inks pact with MIN Tue Apr 28, 04:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Scooby Williams agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, April 28, according to a source. Williams' deal includes $210,000 of his base salary guaranteed and a $10,000 signing bonus.
Link to story Steelers | John Rhys Plumlee cut loose by PIT Tue Apr 28, 04:06 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR John Rhys Plumlee was released on Tuesday, April 28.
Link to story Patriots | Elijah Mitchell released Tue Apr 28, 04:01 PM
New England Patriots RB Elijah Mitchell was released on Tuesday, April 28.
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Panthers | RB Jonathon Brooks Fully Cleared For OTAs Tue Apr 28, 03:23 PM
Panthers RB Jonathon Brooks is cleared to participate in the entire offseason program by his surgeon, he told reporters on Tuesday.
| Footballguys view: The Panthers selected Brooks, who was coming off a torn ACL suffered during his final season at Texas, in the second round of the 2024 draft. He made his debut in the middle of his rookie season, but tore the same ACL in his third game back. He then missed all of last season while recovering. Chuba Hubbard and Trevor Etienne return from last season, and Carolina signed AJ Dillon as a free agent. How Brooks will fit into that backfield mix will be one of the things to watch as the Panthers' offseason continues to play out. |
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Saints | Martin Emerson signing with New Orleans Tue Apr 28, 03:06 PM
Free agent CB Martin Emerson (Browns) is signing with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday, April 28. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Free Agent WR Jauan Jennings to Visit Vikings Tue Apr 28, 03:05 PM
49ers free-agent wide receiver Jauan Jennings is visiting tonight and Wednesday with the Minnesota Vikings, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Jennings, 28, had spent his entire career with the 49ers, with the club having selected him in the seventh round of the 2020 draft. Jennings played 75 games with 32 starts for San Francisco, including 55 receptions for 643 yards with nine touchdowns in 2025. The Vikings did not select a receiver in this year's draft over the weekend, which puts them in the market for more depth at the position. The Dolphins are also said to be interested. But Miami doesn't appear to have the cap room necessary to be a viable bidder. |
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Ravens | Diego Pavia signs deal with Baltimore Tue Apr 28, 02:18 PM
Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia is signing a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, April 28. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: As reported here on Monday, Pavia was previously invited to participate in the Ravens' rookie minicamp on a tryout basis. The Ravens also agreed to sign UDFA quarterback Joe Fagnano out of UConn earlier on Tuesday. That gives the club a pair of young QBs behind starter Lamar Jackson and backup Tyler Huntley. |
Saints | Evan Hull waived by New Orleans Tue Apr 28, 01:30 PM
New Orleans Saints RB Evan Hull was waived by the team on Tuesday, April 28.
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Chiefs | Kansas City 'shocked' to have Emmett Johnson Tue Apr 28, 01:19 PM
Chiefs vice president of player personnel Ryne Nutt says the team was 'shocked' they could select RB Emmett Johnson in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: According to SBNation's Ron Kopp Jr., Johnson is projected to be the immediate backup to free-agent addition Ken Walker III, who will handle the lead role. But don't be surprised if Johnson earns his way onto the field on pass downs or in other situations. While there's a path to a role here, Footballguy Dave Kluge, in the 2026 Rookie Draft Guide 3.0, suggests "the floor for Johnson is low." |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers tagged with rare tender Tue Apr 28, 10:46 AM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) received a right-of-first-refusal tender Tuesday, April 28, which means he can accept a 10% raise off last year's salary, which would pay him about $15 million this season. It also means the Steelers can match any offer he signs with another team, and forbidding him the ability to sign with another team once training camp begins.
| Footballguys view: Rodgers, who spent the 2025 season with the Steelers after a prolonged offseason courtship, has been weighing his options for the upcoming season over the past three months. GM Omar Khan and coach Mike McCarthy indicated last week that there isn't a timeline or a deadline to hear from the 42-year-old quarterback. The Steelers selected QB Drew Allar in the third round of the NFL draft, but McCarthy said the move was unrelated to Rodgers' decision. But today's move is directly related. Essentially, Rodgers is locked in with the Steelers for when he decides if he wants to play. |
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Rams | Ty Simpson had private meetings with Sean McVay Tue Apr 28, 10:41 AM
Los Angeles Rams first-round pick QB Ty Simpson said he had private meetings with head coach Sean McVay before they selected him in the first round of the NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: "They wanted to make it private and didn't want people to know that they were interested," Simpson said Monday via ESPN's Sarah Barshop. "I was trying to be on script and do what everybody told me and not to tell anybody." Telling the QB not to say anything about meeting with McVay makes sense. It also adds further context to McVay's body language immediately after the pick, which made it seem as if the coach wasn't on board with selecting Simpson 13th overall. All of this looks increasingly like an effort to be respectful of current starter Matthew Stafford. |
Cardinals | Tyler Allgeier thought he was starting Tue Apr 28, 09:49 AM
Arizona Cardinals RB Tyler Allgeier signed with the Cardinals in the offseason because he believed he would be the lead running back.
| Footballguys view: The arrival of Jeremiyah Love, the third pick overall in last week's draft, puts Allgeier in familiar territory. He spent the past three years playing behind Bijan Robinson in Atlanta. Barring injury issues for Love, Allgeier has almost no path to a front-line fantasy role this season. All that said, Allgeier did benefit from a goal-line role in Atlanta. He scored a career-high eight touchdowns last season. We may see a similar role if the Cardinals find themselves near the goal line this fall. For now, Allgeier is RB48 on the Footballguys projections. Love opens as RB10. |
Dolphins | Miami interested in Jauan Jennings Tue Apr 28, 12:51 AM
Free-agent WR Jauan Jennings (49ers) has been receiving interest from the Miami Dolphins this offseason, but the Dolphins to not have the salary cap space to sign him at this point, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins, who traded Jaylen Waddle and released Tyreek Hill and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, have been adding wideouts on the cheap since. They signed Jalen Tolbert and Tutu Atwell in the first wave of free agency, then selected three -- Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, and Kevin Coleman Jr. -- in last week's NFL Draft. While it's a reach financially, if he lands in Miami, Jennings, who caught a career-high nine touchdowns with the Niners last season, would likely be the team's top wideout. |
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Bills | Buffalo not moving Keon Coleman Tue Apr 28, 12:44 AM
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman has received trade interest this offseason, but general manager Brandon Beane said the team is not interested in trading Coleman.
| Footballguys view: Coleman has had two inconsistent seasons with the Bills. He was disciplined last November for being late to a meeting and was a healthy scratch for four games. By the end of 2025, Coleman was Buffalo's sixth wide receiver. He had 38 catches for 404 yards and four touchdowns in 13 games this past season. Even if he's sticking around, the team used a fourth-round pick this year on UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell to add to a receiver room that also includes DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, and Joshua Palmer. |
Panthers | Tony Grimes invited to CAR minicamp Mon Apr 27, 09:53 PM
Undrafted CB Tony Grimes (Purdue) has been invited to the Carolina Panthers' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Monday, April 27.
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Undrafted OT Derrell Bailey (Georgia State) has been invited to the Carolina Panthers' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Monday, April 27.
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