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Bills | James Cook expected at camp (Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM) [jump to this story] Steelers | Aaron Rodgers working with teammates (Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM) [jump to this story] Jets | Justin Fields showing off his arm (Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM) [jump to this story] |
Titans | Cam Ward learning lessons Thu Jul 3, 09:39 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward said he is learning to move defenders with his eyes and adjusting to the closing speed of defenders.
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Vikings | Ty Chandler not a lock for roster? Thu Jul 3, 09:29 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Ty Chandler likely needs an 'inspiring training camp' in order to secure a roster spot, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
Link to story Vikings | Myles Price could return kicks Thu Jul 3, 09:26 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Myles Price will have a chance to return kicks and punts during training camp and the preseason, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
Link to story Vikings | Tai Felton to have limited role? Thu Jul 3, 09:22 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Tai Felton's rookie season will be 'spent mostly on special teams,' according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic.
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Rams | Kyren Williams outstanding in red zone Thu Jul 3, 06:45 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams recorded all 14 of his rushing touchdowns in the red zone during the 2024 NFL season. He also caught both of his receiving touchdowns in the red zone.
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Eagles | Saquon Barkley better in second half of games Thu Jul 3, 06:16 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley rushed for 1,245 yards and eight touchdowns during the second half of games during the 2024 season. He posted 760 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in the first half of games.
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Raiders | Two rookie WRs should have early roles Thu Jul 3, 05:33 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jack Bech and WR Dont'e Thornton Jr. likely will have roles in the passing game during their rookie seasons since the Raiders did not make any big moves at the position during the offseason, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Ryan McFadden.
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Steelers | Jonnu Smith excited about joining team Thu Jul 3, 04:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith said he is excited about his move to the Steelers because he believes the team values him as a player.
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Saints | Tyler Shough expects contract soon Thu Jul 3, 04:14 PM
New Orleans Saints second-round draft choice QB Tyler Shough said he expects to sign his rookie contract before the start of training camp.
Link to story Steelers | T.J. Watt on the verge of record-setting deal? Thu Jul 3, 03:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt is expected to sign a long-term contract that will exceed the four-year, $160 million extension Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett signed earlier this offseason, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Per Pelissero, the 'most likely' outcome is that the two sides will agree to an extension before the season opener.
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Bengals | Kris Jenkins feeling better than he did in 2024 Thu Jul 3, 02:47 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DT Kris Jenkins told Dan Hoard - the team's radio voice - that he is 100% and no longer bothered by the broken right thumb he played with as a rookie last season.
Link to story Steelers | Pittsburgh extends Omar Khan Thu Jul 3, 02:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Omar Khan signed a three-year contract extension - which will keep Khan in his current post through the 2028 season - on Thursday, July 3. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: We know that Mike Tomlin is probably unfireable at this point. Any suggestion that Khan might be on the hot seat after a string on moves that could be interpreted as desperate should be put to rest by this announcement. |
Jaguars | Rookie RB could handle third-down role Thu Jul 3, 01:08 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RBs Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen 'make sense as potential fill-ins on third downs thanks to their abilities as pass-catchers out of the backfield and the success each had pass-blocking in college,' according to SI.com's John Shipley.
| Footballguys view: Tuten is an exciting player with the ball in his hands. He loves the East-West cuts as a runner, and Tuten can be difficult for defenders to line up for a tackle. He had zero drops in 2024 and can be a reliable receiver out of the backfield. Allen has some James Cook to his game. He's got build-up speed, and Allen can make quick cuts with creativity as a runner. We like both rookie runners in dynasty formats. |
Chiefs | Elijah Mitchell should make team Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Kansas City Chiefs RB Elijah Mitchell should make the team, given good health, in the opinion of beat writer Jesse Newell.
| Footballguys view: It will be interesting to see if Mitchell can stay healthy because everyone knows he has talent to produce in the NFL. As a rookie in 2021, Mitchell was nearly a 1,000-yard rusher for the 49ers but he's only played in 16 games over the next three years (and missed all of 2024 due to a hamstring injury). If healthy, Mitchell will work into the backfield rotation with Isiah Pacheco and Kareem Hunt. |
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Jets | Justin Fields showing off his arm Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
New York Jets QB Justin Fields has been making throws on the level of Aaron Rodgers, according to CB Sauce Gardner. 'And it's like Justin had made a few throws where I'm like, 'OK, he really been in the lab, for real,'' Gardner said.
| Footballguys view: Fields is a QB1 for Fantasy GMs because of his rushing ability. He's a low-end QB1, but there's an upside if he develops as a passer. Fields will be running a more creative offense than he did with the Steelers last year. ESPN's Rich Cimini reports the Jets offense under OC Tanner Engstrand will have a "Lions flavor to it." |
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Ravens | DeAndre Hopkins brings new element Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Baltimore Ravens WR DeAndre Hopkins believes he could be the 'piece that's been missing' from the offense, and QB Lamar Jackson said he can already tell that Hopkins is a different type of receiver.
| Footballguys view: It's good that Hopkins believes that, but he's simply not the player he used to be anymore. Perhaps he's found a fountain of youth in Baltimore, but the Chiefs phased him out of their offense last year after they traded for him. Projecting him for 30 or so catches this year seems appropriate...and that makes him a player Fantasy GMs will be leaving on the waiver wire. |
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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers working with teammates Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers has been working out with several of his receivers and tight ends in Malibu.
| Footballguys view: It's offseason "fluff" time when all the reports are about quarterbacks holding camps with their receivers away from the facility. It's no surprise that a veteran like Rodgers is doing this, especially since he needs all the time he can get to build chemistry with his new teammates. Rodgers with Steelers OC Arthur Smith is somewhat of an odd pairing, and we've got him as a low-end QB2 for the 2025 season. |
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Bills | James Cook expected at camp Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Buffalo Bills RB James Cook is expected to report for the start of training camp despite his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: Repeat after me; "deals get done at deadlines." The deadline is the beginning of training camp coming up at the end of the month. We'll see if the two sides can come to an agreement before then. Reports indicate Cook wants a new contract that pays him around $15 million annually. |
Packers | Josh Jacobs a big factor in back half of 2024 Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs rushed for 12 of his 15 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 NFL season even though he rushed for 667 yards in the first half and 662 yards in the second half.
| Footballguys view: Jacobs was a stud for the Packers last year. In 17 games, Jacobs ran 301 times for 1329 yards and a career-high 15 touchdowns. He also added a career-best 9.5 yards per reception on 43 targets. This year, Fantasy GMs are taking Jabobs off the board in the second or third round with a current ADP of RB10. |
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Saints | QBs working out with receivers Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
New Orleans Saints QBs Tyler Shough, Jake Haener and Hunter Dekkers worked out with WR Chris Olave, WR Rashid Shaheed, WR Brandin Cooks and other pass catchers earlier this week. QB Spencer Rattler did not attend because of a previous commitment, but Cooks said he worked out with Rattler earlier in the offseason and another throwing session is expected before training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Saints have a bad quarterback situation, and that could hold back the numbers of the passing game in 2025. Shough, the rookie who played in college for seven years, is in line to be the starter but offers limited upside. The best player from the Saints passing game (Olave) is going off the board at WR35 due to the question marks about any of the Saints quarterbacks (and his injury concerns). |
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Lions | Jameson Williams made big plays in 2024 Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams caught only one of his seven touchdowns inside the red zone during the 2024 season. He caught four of his touchdowns from the team's own side of the 50-yard line.
| Footballguys view: Williams can do even more this season if he continues to develop. Fantasy GMs see him as a WR2 with upside, and he's got a current ADP of WR24. Lions HC Dan Campbell named Williams as a player who stood out this spring. |
Lions | David Montgomery found end zone early in 2024 Thu Jul 3, 11:47 AM
Detroit Lions RB David Montgomery recorded nine of his 12 rushing touchdowns in the first half of games during the 2024 NFL season.
| Footballguys view: Montgomery is a player who sets the tone for the Lions offense. In 2025, Montgomery will once again work in tandem with Jahmyr Gibbs to give Detroit one of the best 1-2 punches in the league. While Gibbs is going off the board at RB3 in fantasy drafts, you can get Montgomery around RB24. |
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Broncos | P.J. Locke underwent rare surgery Thu Jul 3, 09:32 AM
Denver Broncos CB P.J. Locke (back) shared on YouTube that he is one of the first players to undergo spinal fusion surgery in his back. Locke shared a meeting with his surgeon, Dr. Chad Prusmack, on Feb. 10 after surgery. The degenerated discs in Locke's L4 and L5 vertebrae led to bone-on-bone, and Prusmack fused the spine with a 'cage' and screws. Five months later, Locke said he's pain free.
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Vikings | Jalen Nailor in peak condition Thu Jul 3, 01:45 AM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jalen Nailor came to OTAs 'in the best shape of his life,' per The Athletic's Chad Graff, who affirms that Nailor will be the team's No. 3 receiver as he enters a contract year.
| Footballguys view: He's a depth piece for Fantasy GMs as the no.3 receiver for the Vikings. Last year, Nailor caught 28 passes for 414 yards and six touchdowns. In this year's training camp and preseason, we want to see what kind of chemistry Nailor (and the rest of the Vikings receivers) has with QB JJ McCarthy. |
Browns | Cedric Tillman still ascending? Thu Jul 3, 12:54 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman is viewed internally as an 'ascending player,' according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, who notes that Tillman offers 'size that no one else in the receiving group has.' Jackson adds that while WR Jerry Jeudy is the team's undisputed No. 1 receiver, Tillman should have a 'full-time role' this season as a complement to Jeudy.
| Footballguys view: Tillman was sidelined during mandatory minicamp with what is believed to be a minor injury. If healthy, he's going to have a role on this offense as the starter opposite of Jeudy. However, the Browns quarterback situation is up in the air (and may not be that great even if one of the four options emerges) and that holds back the potential of the passing attack. Tillman is a WR6 for Fantasy GMs, and we like projecting him for around 40 catches in 2025. |
Broncos | Marvin Mims working with the first team Thu Jul 3, 12:07 AM
Denver Broncos WR Marvin Mims worked as one of the starting receivers during the offseason alongside WRs Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin, per ESPN's Jeff Legwold, though what role he ends up in when the regular season starts 'remains to be seen.' Legwold adds the competition will be 'stiff' at receiver in camp with Mims, Franklin, Devaughn Vele, and rookie Pat Bryant all looking for a spot.
| Footballguys view: Mims is not to be overlooked by Fantasy GMs based on what he did last year. He forced his way into the lineup because of his playmaking ability, and the Broncos began using Mims as a runner and receiver in the second half of the season. In addition to Pro Bowl returner ability (take note if your league scores special teams), Mims is a late-round 'what the heck' flex you can take a chance on with the upside to be more in 2025. |
Lions | Jared Goff plays well in second half of 2024 Wed Jul 2, 03:35 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff threw for 2,789 yards and 23 touchdowns during the second half of the 2024 season. He threw for 1,840 yards and 14 touchdowns during the first half.
| Footballguys view: Goff proved exceptional at reading defenses, making quick decisions, and letting his playmakers do the heavy lifting. Those attributes contributed to his QB7 finish last year. This year, he is being drafted as QB10 in the ninth round. A reminder: Goff has finished in the top 10 (including a QB7 finish in 2023 and winding up as QB10 in 2022) in the last three years. Although he has a new offensive coordinator this season, the price seems plenty reasonable. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams productive in final quarter Wed Jul 2, 03:33 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams threw for 1,108 yards and 10 touchdowns in the fourth quarter of games during the 2024 season. He finished the season with 20 passing touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Although he finished 2024 as QB14, Williams had multiple weeks in QB1 territory. The then-rookie had three top-five weeks at his position. He scored well over 20 points in all three (24.9 points in Week 12, 26.1 points in Week 13, and 24.8 points in Week 16). So, we've seen Williams' upside, and the last three seasons offer ample evidence of new coach and play caller Ben Johnson's ability to get the most out of the position. Williams is being drafted as QB12 in Round 9. |
Giants | NYG unlikely to add Odell Beckham Wed Jul 2, 01:47 PM
Free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Dolphins) is not expected to be an option for the New York Giants, according to ESPN.com's Jordan Raanan.
| Footballguys view: Raanan conceded that maybe, somewhere along the line, Beckham signs a one-day contract and retires as a Giant. But Raanan added: "I don't see, based on talking to people, that Beckham coming back to the Giants this year is something that's realistic and makes a ton of sense." From a fantasy perspective, Beckham hasn't had a top-10 fantasy season at his position since 2016. He hasn't been relevant since 2019. |
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Patriots | DeMario Douglas in line to be slot WR Wed Jul 2, 01:16 PM
New England Patriots WR DeMario Douglas is the leading candidate for the slot receiver job entering training camp, in the opinion of PatriotsWire's Jordy McElroy.
| Footballguys view: According to local observers, Douglas was a favorite target of Drake Maye as OTAs wound down last month. Douglas' WR73 Average Draft Position is appealing in PPR formats, given the potential volume. At the very least, he'll turn out to be a bargain at that price if he handles the kind of role we've slot receivers handle under Patriots coordinator Josh McDaniels in the past. |
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Jaguars | Bhayshul Tuten needs to improve pass blocking Wed Jul 2, 11:28 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten needs to improve his pass protection, according to head coach Liam Coen. 'From protection systems in college to the pros, that's usually where you see some of the tempo slow down for them - playing slower, thinking more - is when pass-pro starts to kind of bog the mind,' Coen said in June, explaining that teaching the 'why' for backs to learn several variations of footwork that pair with pass proection can slow down a back in that phase of the offseason.
| Footballguys view: Often compared to Miami's De'Von Achane, Tuten can take one cut and use his 4.32-second speed to explode down the field with ease. But he'll need to prove he can protect Trevor Lawrence -- and secure the football. Tuten fumbled the ball nine times over his last two seasons at Virginia Tech. Then, on Day 1 of Jaguars organized team activities, Tuten proved that it remains an issue, as he lost the ball on his first rep of the day. So, the athleticism and play-making ability are there. But Tuten has work to do. |
Dolphins | Darren Waller compensation update Wed Jul 2, 01:22 AM
Updating an earlier report, the Miami Dolphins acquired TE Darren Waller and a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick from the New York Giants in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Waller will come out of retirement to join the Dolphins.
| Footballguys view: Waller will fill the vacancy created when Jonnu Smith was traded to Pittsburgh. The 32-year-old Waller was one of the league's best tight ends in 2019 and 2020. In addition to missing 21 games over his past three seasons (2021, '22, and '23), Waller sat out last season altogether. He opens as TE31 on the Footballguys Projections. |
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Panthers | Less work moving forward for Chuba Hubbard? Wed Jul 2, 12:52 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard finished with 250 carries in 2024 - the 11th most in the league and second most among all running backs who played 15 games or fewer. It is a number that will drop in 2025 in part because the Panthers want Hubbard to be fresh for four more seasons at a minimum, according to Alex Zietlow of the Charlotte Observer.
| Footballguys view: With Jonathon Brooks slow to return from his 2023 ACL tear, Hubbard was the starter from Day 1 last season. He was fed a ton as the team tried to figure out how good he could be and whether he was worth an extension. He was good enough to earn a four-year deal. Zietlow acknowledges Hubbard will still receive a majority of the touches -- most notably at the goal line, where Hubbard running behind Robert Hunt was one of the most reliable plays in the Dave Canales playbook. Even with a slightly lighter workload, Hubbard's priced right at RB18. |
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Jaguars | Make or break season for Trevor Lawrence? Wed Jul 2, 12:43 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence possesses the 'tools to be a top-10 quarterback,' in the opinion of Jeff Howe of The Athletic, if Lawrence can reach his potential under new head coach Liam Coen. If the pairing fails, however, it will lead to an 'organizational reset.'
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Patriots | Efton Chism posing serious threat Wed Jul 2, 12:41 AM
New England Patriots WR Efton Chism III is 'posing a serious threat' to WRs Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker for a roster spot, in the opinion of Patriots Wire's Jordy McElroy.
| Footballguys view: Chism, who broke Cooper Kupp's Eastern Washington school single-season record for catches with 120 last year, quickly became a favorite of Drake Maye, who estimated he found the 5-10, 195-pound target for "like 50 catches" in organized team activities. That only means so much before the start of training camp. Still, it unquestionably highlighted Chism's potential value, given the Patriots' desire to put Drake, the 2024 No. 3 overall pick, in more favorable positions after a rookie year marked by challenges. Chism isn't fantasy-relevant yet. But he's worth watching. |
Browns | Deshaun Watson to begin practicing around midseason? Wed Jul 2, 12:38 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) could be ready to practice sometime in October, according to a source via Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| Footballguys view: Cabot went on to note the Browns won't even entertain the notion of activating Watson, who will start the season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, until doctors have cleared him to play. Even then, it seems like a long shot for him to land on the active roster this season, let alone see game action. In the meantime, sources tell Cabot that Watson has been awesome inside the quarterback and meeting rooms, helping the four quarterbacks vying for the starting job -- Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel, and Shedeur Sanders. |
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Broncos | Denver hoping for consistency from J.K. Dobbins Wed Jul 2, 12:16 AM
Denver Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins will be needed to 'deliver a consistent presence in the backfield,' in the opinion of The Athletic's Nick Kosmider, who writes that Dobbins could be an 'every-down staple' for the offense.
| Footballguys view: Dobbins posted nine touchdowns and more than 1,000 yards from scrimmage as he was the runner-up for Comeback Player of the Year honors with the Chargers in 2024. He ranked fourth in the NFL in percentage of rush attempts that resulted in a gain of at least 10 yards. Head coach Sean Payton said Dobbins' running balance and instincts stand out on film. There is competition in Denver. Rookie RJ Harvey will play a prominent role and the Broncos return four running backs who had carries last season: Audric Estime, Jaleel McLaughlin, Blake Watson, and Tyler Badie. |
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Broncos | Troy Franklin bigger, better in 2025 Tue Jul 1, 01:54 PM
Denver Broncos WR Troy Franklin was 'playing with a much greater awareness (this spring)' and showed off to offseason workouts 'a little thicker,' according to head coach Sean Payton. 'There's that (saying that) repetition is the mother of learning. You're seeing him play faster with a much greater awareness within each play. He's extremely explosive, and I think he's, I would say, five pounds heavier. A little thicker. He's had a good spring,' Payton told reporters last month.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today pointed out, Marvin Mims made a significant leap on offense in his second year, and Payton believes Franklin could make a similar jump in 2025. "I think you're going to see those types of ascensions with players like Troy," Payton said. "There are a number of young players competing for not so much spots, but competing for touches. He's one of them." We'll see. Franklin is WR84 on the Footballguys projections, making him more of a late-round flier or waiver-wire watchlist candidate than a viable front-line player. |
Dolphins | Darren Waller acquired by Miami Tue Jul 1, 11:34 AM
New York Giants TE Darren Waller was acquired by the Miami Dolphins Tuesday, July 1, in exchange for a conditional 2026 seventh-round draft pick
| Footballguys view: Waller was one of the league's best tight ends in 2019 and 2020, recording a combined 197 receptions for 2,341 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns for the Raiders, who rewarded him with a three-year, $51 million extension in 2022. However, they traded him to the Giants the following year, and Waller, who missed 21 games over his past three seasons, retired after just one season in New York. The 32-year-old is familiar with Dolphins' offensive coordinator Frank Smith, who coached the Raiders' tight ends from 2018 to 2020 -- Waller's prime, but fantasy investors shouldn't overreact here; he's not a front-line asset. |
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Steelers | Tyler Boyd has talked to PIT Tue Jul 1, 11:22 AM
Free-agent WR Tyler Boyd (Titans) had conversations with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, according to team insider Mark Kaboly on 93.7 The Fan. Kaboly said he was not sure if a formal offer was made during those conversations. He added that the money that Boyd has been offered around the league this offseason from any team has not been in the neighborhood he's looking for and that he's continuing to wait to see if a better offer can come his way.
| Footballguys view: While he might be waiting to see if more money becomes available, Boyd recently stated that he'd "absolutely" be interested in playing for the Steelers this season. DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin, Roman Wilson, Robert Woods, Scotty Miller, and Ben Skowronek are the current wideouts for the Steelers. Boyd spent eight seasons with the Bengals before moving to the Titans last season. He had 39 catches for 390 yards in Tennessee. We'll watch for more. |
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Raiders | Michael Mayer not being dealt Tue Jul 1, 09:45 AM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer isn't a player the team is interested in trading.
| Footballguys view: While reports suggested the Dolphins might be interested in acquiring Mayer after shipping Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh, Miami instead went with a former Raider, Darren Waller, who will come out of retirement to play for the Dolphins. For now, we'll assume Mayer remains the No. 2 TE in Las Vegas -- behind Brock Bowers -- until further notice. |
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Giants | Good start critical for Russell Wilson? Tue Jul 1, 01:40 AM
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson faces a daunting first four weeks with games against the Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Chargers. If Wilson looks 'competent' and wins 'at least one' game during that four-game stretch 'he could start all of 2025,' in the opinion of The Athletic's Jacob Robinson. If not, however, Robinson suggests that rookie QB Jaxson Dart 'could start earlier than anticipated.'
| Footballguys view: Wilson's QB30 Footballguys projection is indicative of his job security here. Nobody should be investing in him -- or Dart, for that matter -- in redraft formats. We'll continue to monitor this situation and make necessary adjustments, but as Robinson suggests, a move is unlikely until well into the season. |
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Commanders | Brian Robinson Jr. a standout in camp Tue Jul 1, 01:06 AM
Washington Commanders RB Brian Robinson Jr. has had 'a good offseason,' per head coach Dan Quinn, who added that you could feel the running back's 'urgency and intensity.' Robinson is healthy as well heading into a contract year.
| Footballguys view: If healthy, Washington's lead runner could recapture his early-season form (he averaged 4.6 yards per carry through Week 9). The Athletic's Jacob Robinson advised readers to keep an eye on rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt, too, as he's the only back who could unseat Robinson. Meanwhile, Robinson is being drafted as RB30 in ongoing drafts. |
Eagles | Saquon Barkley matched carries mark in 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:26 AM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley totaled 436 carries, including the playoffs, during the 2024 season, which matched the highest number of carries in a season since 2000 -- former Dallas Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray logged an identical 436 carries in 2014.
| Footballguys view: Despite the massive workload, Barkley claims there are no aftereffects. "I feel really good," he said last month. "Like I'm entering my prime." But the concern is obvious. As Footballguy Gary Davenport pointed out, of the 30 running backs to surpass 370 carries in a season since 1980, only one, Eric Dickerson in 1984 (when he set the NFL all-time rushing record), gained more rushing yards the following year. Forty percent saw their production drop by over half. That said, Barkley is still this year's RB1, according to current ADP data, going with the second pick overall. |
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Texans | Joe Mixon consistent in 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:23 AM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon rushed for 503 yards and five touchdowns during the first half of the 2024 season and rushed for 513 yards and six touchdowns during the second half of the season.
| Footballguys view: Mixon's 1,016 rushing yards were his fourth time crossing the 1,000-yard mark, though they were the fewest of those instances. His 4.1 yards per carry were a step up from the season prior, and he added another 309 yards on 36 receptions. His 11 touchdowns were the second-most in his career. Still, with Mixon's age (he'll turn 29 this month) and previous workload, the Texans could mix in other backs -- including the recently signed Nick Chubb -- to keep the veteran fresh. Mixon, who was RB10 last year. He is being drafted as RB19 in early Round 5. |
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Panthers | Chuba Hubbard terrific on first down in 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:13 AM
Carolina Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard rushed for 803 yards and seven touchdowns on first down during the 2024 season.
| Footballguys view: Hubbard proved to be a perfect fit for Dave Canales' offense. He set career highs in rushing attempts (250), rushing yards (1,195), rushing touchdowns (10), and receptions (43) while recording 171 receiving yards and an additional touchdown in his 15 starts. Hubbard, who finished 2024 as RB15 in total points (and RB13 in points per game), is being drafted as RB18 in Round 4 this year. |
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Saints | No TDs for Alvin Kamara in back half of 2024 Tue Jul 1, 12:07 AM
New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed for 505 yards and six touchdowns in the first eight games of the 2024 season but posted 445 yards and zero rushing touchdowns during the second half of the season. He did catch 28 passes for 236 yards and one touchdown during the second half.
| Footballguys view: Kamara also set a career-high in rushing last year and had his best season in terms of yards per carry since 2020. He caught 68 passes and had almost 1,500 total yards. New coach Kellen Moore has discussed wanting to center the Saints' offense around Kamara in 2025, which could help ease the burden on rookie QB Tyler Shough, who is expected to win the starting job. Kamara, who finished last season as RB5, is projected to finish as RB14. He's currently being drafted as RB16 in Round 5. |
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Commanders | Limited progress between WAS, Terry McLaurin Tue Jul 1, 12:07 AM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has not made much progress in contract extension talks with the Commanders at this point, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Even without progress on a new deal, local observers still contend McLaurin, coming off a season in which he caught a career-high 13 touchdown passes and added three more in the playoffs, isn't going anywhere. The expectation is the Commanders will do right by him. As we approach camp, both sides will be increasingly eager to finalize a deal, which could lead to a new agreement for McLaurin. We'll be watching for more. |
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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence working out with WRs Tue Jul 1, 12:06 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence recently participated in workouts with WRs Brian Thomas Jr., WR/CB Travis Hunter and Dyami Brown.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today noted, one of the crucial elements of the Jaguars' offense under Liam Coen will be multiplicity. At the receiver position, this means having Thomas, Brown, and Hunter all able to line up across the formation, attack different levels of the field, and do so in various ways. There's a level of unpredictability that the offense gains when each wideout can fill a variety of roles. But the QB needs to be in sync with his receivers, and the extra work they're putting in together in June and July will ensure that's the case this fall. |
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Colts | No extension close for Alec Pierce Tue Jul 1, 12:05 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce is entering the final year of his current contract and is not have any contract extension talks with the team at this point, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Since Pierce entered the league in 2022, he leads all players in yards per catch at 17.6. One out of every 10 receptions in his career has produced a touchdown. And his seven catches of 40 yards or longer is second only to the Cincinnati Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase (8) since 2022. But Pierce has long maintained he's more than just a deep threat, and he's looking to prove it in 2025. And if he does? The Colts might be more willing to be the team paying him when this deal expires. |