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49ers | Optimism for a Deebo extension (Wed Jun 29, 12:01 PM) [jump to this story] Seahawks | DK Metcalf expected to get paid (Wed Jun 29, 11:58 AM) [jump to this story] Browns | NFL could accept 6-8 games for Deshaun Watson? (Wed Jun 29, 10:51 AM) [jump to this story] |
Cardinals | DeAndre Hopkins to be eased back Wed Jun 29, 07:33 PM
Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) will be eased back into practice early in training camp because he is coming back from a knee injury. He will not practice every day and the team has a plan for him since he will miss the first six games of the season because of his suspension.
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Saints | Payton Turner cleared for camp Wed Jun 29, 05:20 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Payton Turner (shoulder) said he has been medically cleared to participate in training camp.
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NFL | Joe Haden has received offers Wed Jun 29, 04:45 PM
Free-agent CB Joe Haden (Steelers) has received contract offers this offseason but has not signed with a team at this point, according to a source.
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Eagles | RB Sanders Wants to be Used More Wed Jun 29, 03:52 PM
John Clark, from NBC Sports Philly, had Philadelphia Eagles RB Miles Sanders as a guest on his podcast. During the show, Clark asked Sanders if he wants to be used more on offense. "I would love to." Sanders answered.
| Footballguys view: Sanders didn't score a touchdown last year as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. The Eagles will still rely on QB Jalen Hurts near pay dirt, so he takes away some opportunity at the goal line. This year, Sanders should get into the end zone 5-7 times combined and lead the way for the Eagles on the ground. Sanders is a RB3 with upside for Fantasy GMs with a current ADP of RB27 (5.12) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Seahawks | K.J. Wright wants to finish career in Seattle Wed Jun 29, 02:46 PM
Free-agent LB K.J. Wright (Raiders) said he wants to finish his career with the Seattle Seahawks. 'I love ball but I'm not willing to pick up and leave my family like I did last year [playing for the Raiders],' Wright said. 'I'm not doing that again. So I think it's pretty well known where I stand... how I want to end my career. If it's not in Seattle, then I'll be all good.' The Tacoma News Tribune's Gregg Bell writes that a reunion between Wright and the Seahawks is unlikely.
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Commanders | RB Robinson Featured Near Pay Dirt? Wed Jun 29, 02:33 PM
Ben Standig, from The Athletic, reports Washington Commanders rookie RB Brian Robinson could be an answer for Washington in goal-line or short-yardage situations.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders want to keep RB Antonio Gibson fresh and could give more carries to the big-bodied rookie when the yards are tougher inside. Gibson is the starter, but Washington's backfield has the looks of a RBBC which could frustrate Fantasy GMs in 2022. Oh yeah, in addition to Gibson and Robinson, J.D. McKissic is there to catch quite a few passes out of the backfield this season. Gibson is getting drafted at RB16 (3.06), McKissic is getting drafted at RB44 (10.03) while Robinson is falling undrafted in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Browns | NFL won't accept 6-8 games for Deshaun Watson Wed Jun 29, 02:06 PM
The NFL won't accept a suspension of six to eight games for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson if that's what disciplinary officer Sue L. Robinson decides after hearings, according to a source. It was previously reported that the NFL would likely accept such a ban.
| Footballguys view: Oh boy, here we go again. The back-and-forth in this situation is nauseating, and we're just waiting for the league to make a *sorry Joe* decision. Watson could be suspended indefinitely, or he could be suspended for the entire 2022 season or he could get a 6-8 game suspension. Nobody knows and there are various reports about what's going to happen. Hopefully soon a decision is made. |
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Seahawks | K.J. Wright endorses Geno Smith Wed Jun 29, 01:05 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith got an endorsement for the starting job from former teammate and free-agent LB K.J. Wright. 'I'll tell you not Baker Mayfield,' Wright said. 'Not Drew Lock. We ain't gonna play those games. I'm team Geno all day.' Wright went on to explain why Smith is his choice. 'Geno was good.. He was scout team quarterback. The dude has a cannon for an arm. He's intellectual, you know, having those two-minute drills during practice throughout the week, the man can play. Just trust him, just trust Geno.'
| Footballguys view: Wright knows Smith's game, and there are plenty of players who feel he deserves a shot as the starter. Lock came over in part of the deal with the Broncos for QB Russell Wilson, but there were rumblings that he was a throw in that Seattle didn't necessarily want. No matter if that's true or not, Lock is there to push Smith for the starting job...and neither one is a great starting option for Seattle in 2022. |
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Browns | CLE confident in Jacoby Brissett Wed Jun 29, 12:56 PM
The Cleveland Browns are confident in QB Jacoby Brissett's ability to run the offense if QB Deshaun Watson misses time due to suspension, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Brissett has plenty of starting experience, 37 games over the course of his career with most of those starts coming with the Colts (2017 and 2019). He did start five games last year for the Dolphins, setting a career high in completion percentage (62.9 percent). Brissett is not a great starting option, but he can run the system and won't get too rattled by what defenses throw at him. |
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Browns | Kareem Hunt '100 percent' healthy Wed Jun 29, 12:41 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Kareem Hunt says he's fully healthy after battling calf issues last season. 'I'm good, I'm 100 percent, I have some time to heal this offseason and get back to it,' Hunt said. 'So body is feeling good, nothing's bothering me.' Hunt also reiterated that he's hoping to get a contract extension from Cleveland. 'I hope I get paid,' Hunt added. 'So you know, whatever they decide, they know I'm going to come out there and give it my all and I'll do whatever I can to help the team win.'
| Footballguys view: The veteran back is now looking for a new deal...maybe with the Browns. Hunt said he hopes to sign contract extension with the Browns at some point but is not sure of the team's interest level. He said his agent has had some discussions with the Browns but does not know how far the talks have gone. Nick Chubb is atop the depth chart, but expect the Browns to use Hunt plenty in what could be his final year with the team. Hunt has a current ADP of RB29 (6.07) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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49ers | Optimism for a Deebo extension Wed Jun 29, 12:01 PM
There is optimism that the San Francisco 49ers and WR Deebo Samuel will reach an agreement on a 'potentially huge deal,' according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. It's all been posturing up to this point with Samuel un-following then re-following the team on social networking. 49ers GM John Lynch has constantly stated that they will work something out with Samuel. His role should change in 2022 as Samuel doesn't want to be used as much as a runner. The 49ers cobbled together an offense last year because they can't fully run the Kyle Shanahan system (mostly due to QB Jimmy Garoppolo) and made it one game from the Super Bowl. That was mostly due to the play of Samuel...and the team will make it right this season...both financially and on the field. |
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Seahawks | DK Metcalf expected to get paid Wed Jun 29, 11:58 AM
Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf is expected to be one of the next wide receivers to get a contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the league, per sources.
| Footballguys view: With Terry McLaurin getting a three-year, $71 million extension ($53.5 million fully guaranteed) on Tuesday it's now Metcalf's turn to break the bank. Seattle has had conversations, but head coach Pete Carroll termed the talks as 'quiet' with things ramping up in the month of July. Metcalf needs to get his money now as catching passes from QB Geno Smith or QB Drew Lock won't do much to enhance his value. |
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Browns | NFL could accept 6-8 games for Deshaun Watson? Wed Jun 29, 10:51 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson could be subject to a six-to-eight-game suspension, according to a source. The NFL wants to avoid the appeals process and could be satisfied with the reduced ban.
| Footballguys view: So much for the 'NFL is going for an indefinite suspension' talk. We'll all be watching this situation to see what actually happens with Watson. The league talks tough, but avoiding the appeals process could mean they just pop Watson for half the season....like most expected they would. The Browns are ready to move forward with QB Jacoby Brissett as the starter when Watson is suspended. QB Baker Mayfield should be deal at some point, perhaps to a team like the Panthers before the start of training camp. |
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Commanders | More on Terry McLaurin deal Wed Jun 29, 08:56 AM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin received $34.6 million fully guaranteed at signing and another $12.5 million guaranteed in March 2023. The total guarantee is $53.154 million with a $28 million signing bonus. He has roster bonuses at the start of each year and $250,000 escalators each year except the final year based on Pro Bowl appearances.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin gets his big-money deal, and there's a chance he posts career-best numbers in 2022. It may sound odd to some, but QB Carson Wentz is the best passer McLaurin has had throwing him the ball in his entire career. Wentz isn't slinging Sammy Baugh, but he should know to get McLaurin the ball early and often. Over his first three pro seasons, McLaurin has finished as the no.24, no.20, and no.24 fantasy receiver (standard leagues). This year, expect McLaurin to break into the top-20 as a consistent WR2 with upside. |
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Packers | AJ Dillon's role to expand? Tue Jun 28, 11:35 PM
Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon should see his role expand in 2022, Zach Kruse of Packers Wire writes. 'The Packers gave [Dillon] 221 touches but he could handle much more. Expect his role to expand. There's a good chance Dillon and Jones will handle 500 or more total touches in 2022.'
| Footballguys view: It's an interesting report, and one that has been speculated about in the fantasy community. What would the Packers look like with Dillon and Jones splitting time? We may find out this season. Without WR Davante Adams, Jones could see increased work in the passing game while Dillon should hold onto the early-down work. Jones is currently RB11 (2.05) while Dillon is RB26 (5.08) in 12-team PPR formats. Those draft positions could draw closer together in training camp and the preseason. |
Commanders | Dyami Brown showing more confidence Tue Jun 28, 11:15 PM
Washington Commanders WR Dyami Brown is showing more confidence going into Year 2, wide receivers coach Drew Terrell revealed. 'This year, he's come in with a complete different confidence,' Terrell said. 'He knows he can play at this level. He knows he can be a big-time play threat. He knows he can go out there and beat pro bowl corners one-on-one.'
| Footballguys view: Brown was a third-round pick out of North Carolina last year, and in college he was known as a speed merchant who could gash defenses for big plays. As a rookie in 2021, Brown caught only 12 passes for 165 yards and looked like anything but a deep threat as a knee injury plagued him for some time. There were a couple of catches late in the year that showed what he could do, and Brown wants to build off that. We'll keep monitoring him in dynasty formats. |
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Giants | Giants WRs talk new offense Tue Jun 28, 11:04 PM
New York Giants WRs Kadarius Toney and Sterling Shepard recently spoke about the new offense being installed by head coach Brian Daboll. 'Moving parts all day long,' Shepard said. 'It kind of gets overwhelming whenever you look at the motion list, too. They have it broken down on our [tablets], so when you look at the motion list, it's so many different motions that you can do. It'll be good getting a lot of our playmakers moving around. It's going to be tough on defenses.' Toney added, 'you're able to just win. You don't have to run the pen-and-paper version of your route every time. 'It's not set in stone, like, no matter which way the cornerback is playing you have to run that route.'
| Footballguys view: This offense should be night-and-day when compared to what these players had to deal with under former head coach Joe Judge. Daboll knows how to build a high-powered offense, and he tasks his players with things they do best. The entire Giants offense should look much better this season, but the whole thing hinges on the play of QB Daniel Jones. He flashed a bit as a rookie a few years ago, but the last two years have been terrible for the young passer. If he plays up to his potential in this offense, Toney, Shepard, RB Saquon Barkley and others will have better seasons statistically. |
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Browns | NFL wants indefinite ban for Deshaun Watson Tue Jun 28, 09:19 PM
The NFL insisted on an indefinite suspension for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson during a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, June 28, per sources.
| Footballguys view: Watson's legal team argued there is no basis for such a ban. The hearing is set to resume on Wednesday, June 29. |
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Browns | Baker Mayfield ready to move on Tue Jun 28, 05:08 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield said he is ready to move on from the Browns and believes the team feels the same way.
| Footballguys view: It's just a waiting game now with Mayfield and the Browns. If the Browns pay the majority of Mayfield's salary in 2022, then he could get dealt in the near future. So far, teams like the Panthers and the Seahawks are playing hardball and refusing to work with the Browns on eating his salary. Reports indicate the Browns are willing to pay half of Mayfield's $18 million salary but apparently that's not enough. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin agrees to huge three-year pact Tue Jun 28, 02:55 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin reportedly agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension worth up to $71 million in new money Tuesday, June 28. The deal reportedly includes a $28 million signing bonus - the largest amount ever given to a receiver - according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Everyone knew a deal would get done, but we felt the Commanders might stretch this thing out at least past the 4th of July if not to the end of the month - right before training camp. Instead, the two sides wrap things up earlier than expected so McLaurin will get all the reps he possibly can with QB Carson Wentz. Fantasy GMs know McLaurin can get it done, and Wentz is the best quarterback he's ever played with. McLaurin has a current ADP of WR19 (4.09) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Seahawks | TE Fant More Involved? Tue Jun 28, 02:30 PM
Brady Henderson, from ESPN.com, believes Seattle Seahawks TE Noah Fant could be more involved this year regardless of who the quarterback is. Henderson reports that "there's a belief in the organization that whichever quarterback ends up starting for Seattle will be more inclined to throw to tight ends than [Russell] Wilson was."
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs have a higher-than-expected outlook for Fant this season. His current ADP of TE15 (13.01) is a bit alarming as we don't know yet who is going to be the starting quarterback for the Seahawks....and the current choices of Geno Smith or Drew Lock aren't great. Fant flashed talent with the Broncos but former Denver OC Pat Shurmur didn't know how to use him properly. Perhaps that changes and he flourishes, regardless of the QB situation, now that he's in Seattle. |
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Steelers | Top-10 Season Coming for TE Freiermuth? Tue Jun 28, 02:28 PM
Mark Kaboly, from The Athletic, reports Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth could take a big leap in his second season. "He will be a top-10 tight end in the NFL, or maybe higher, at the end of the season," Kaboly reports.
| Footballguys view: Freiermuth was the no.11 fantasy tight end last year as a rookie. It usually takes time for rookie tight ends to get up to speed, but Freiermuth was the exception to the rule. That means he could continue to take more strides forward with his career in 2022. The Steelers don't have an established no.3 wide receiver, and QB Mitchell Trubisky could be looking to the tight end early and often when under pressure. Freiermuth's current ADP of TE10 (9.01) in 12-team PPR leagues seems about right. |
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Vikings | QB Cousins From Good to Elite? Tue Jun 28, 02:25 PM
Arif Hasan and Chad Graff, from The Athletic, report the Minnesota Vikings offense under new head coach Kevin O'Connell is going to be 'pass happy' this season. That means QB Kirk Cousins is going to have a chance to post elite numbers in 2022.
| Footballguys view: While not elite per se, Cousins has been the no.11 and no.9 fantasy quarterback over the last two seasons. This offense is much more explosive, and Cousins has a chance to push higher up the rankings if he masters the system. We like Cousins as a high-end QB2 with upside to finish inside the top-10. His current ADP is likely to rise, as he now sits at QB17 (11.05) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Steelers | QB Pickett Exclusively with Third Team Tue Jun 28, 02:23 PM
Mark Kaboly, from The Athletic, reports Pittsburgh Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett worked exclusively with the third-team offense in OTAs and mandatory minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Pickett was the team's first-round pick in the 2022 NFL draft, and he was the only quarterback selected on Day 1. However, the Steelers aren't just going to hand him the job as veteran Mitchell Trubisky is expected to win the starting job to begin the regular season. If/when the Steelers are out of it, or if/when Trubisky struggles, then Pittsburgh could turn things over to Pickett as he's seen as the QB of the future. |
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Ravens | WR Duvernay Hopes to Earn Starting Role Tue Jun 28, 02:17 PM
Clifton Brown, from BaltimoreRavens.com, reports Baltimore Ravens WR Devin Duvernay hopes to earn a starting role in training camp.
| Footballguys view: A Pro Bowler as a special teams player last year, Duvernay is looking to do more as a receiver. He's shown flashes, and Duvernay certainly has the speed to take the top off a defense. If your leagues allow fantasy points for return yards, Duvernay is an interesting fantasy option for leagues that have expanded rosters. |
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49ers | Jimmy Garoppolo to negotiate with interested teams Tue Jun 28, 10:56 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo will receive permission to negotiate his contract with other teams ahead of a potential trade.
| Footballguys view: Another day, and another story about Garoppolo potentially getting traded. We get it, he's likely to be dealt as the 49ers are moving forward with QB Trey Lance as their starter. Garoppolo should draw interest from a team like the Panthers, but they may be in the mix - perhaps the front-runners - for QB Baker Mayfield. At some point in the next month we could see Garoppolo finally dealt. |
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Commanders | Carson Wentz impressing Tue Jun 28, 10:31 AM
Washington Commanders QB Carson Wentz impressed the team with a strong arm, his worth ethics and his cognitive abilities. 'There's a lot of different things he's capable of doing,' offensive coordinator Scott Turner said. 'Obviously a very skilled player. You see him out at practice, he's a big, physical guy. He can really push the ball down the field.'
| Footballguys view: You know the offseason fluff is hitting an all-time high when "Wentz impressing" is the headline. Turner is right about Wentz - his physical skill set has always been impressive. He's a big, strong-armed quarterback who can attack a defense deep. However, the physical skill is easy to see. It's the mental side of the game Wentz needs to get better at. That, and he needs to stay healthy in order to play up to his potential in 2022. Wentz is currently going undrafted in 12-team PPR leagues, and we see him as a low-end QB2 with limited upside. |
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Jets | Carl Lawson on track for opener Mon Jun 27, 10:11 PM
New York Jets DE Carl Lawson (Achilles) is expected to be ready for the start of the regular season, according to ESPN.
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Patriots | Cameron McGrone a limited participant Mon Jun 27, 07:55 PM
New England Patriots LB Cameron McGrone (undisclosed) was a limited participant during offseason workouts because of an undisclosed injury.
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49ers | Jauan Jennings shows connection with QB Mon Jun 27, 05:52 PM
San Francisco 49ers Jauan Jennings showed a good chemistry with QB Trey Lance during offseason workouts and was a popular red zone target for Lance during practice, according to ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner.
| Footballguys view: Jennings, a seventh-round pick in the 2020 NFL draft, has mostly been praised for his blocking ability during his pro career. However, last year with opportunity he did more than some thought he could as a receiver. Jennings caught 6-of-7 targets for 94 yards and two touchdowns in the 49ers' Week 18 win against the Rams and then had a few grabs during their playoff run. This season, Jennings will be competing for the no.3 spot on the depth chart behind Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. |
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NFL | AJ McCarron ready to play Mon Jun 27, 05:16 PM
Free-agent QB AJ McCarron (knee) said he has been medically cleared to play again and hopes to hear from a team at some point.
| Footballguys view: Entering training camp last year, McCarron was looking like the primary backup to Matt Ryan with the Falcons. Then, McCarron suffered a torn ACL in the Falcons' second preseason game against the Dolphins and missed the 2021 season. Now, McCarron is looking to land on another team but he may never get another opportunity like he was set to get in Atlanta last year. |
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Saints | Bryce Thompson making some noise again Mon Jun 27, 04:52 PM
New Orleans Saints DB Bryce Thompson flashed during organized team activities and minicamp practices, according to ESPN.com's Mike Triplett, who adds that the second-year player also had a strong summer as an undrafted rookie last year before going on injured reserve.
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Chiefs | Juan Thornhill making a statement Mon Jun 27, 03:42 PM
Kansas City Chiefs S Juan Thornhill was 'impressive' during offseason workouts and will be asked to do more on defense now that Tyrann Mathieu is no longer on the roster, according to ESPN.com's Adam Teicher.
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Broncos | Denver thrilled with Michael Ojemudia's spring work Mon Jun 27, 03:34 PM
Denver Broncos CB Michael Ojemudia quickly grabbed the attention of the team's new defensive coaching staff and worked with the starters when the Broncos took a precautionary approach to Ronald Darby's shoulder injury in organized team activities, according to ESPN's Jeff Legwold. Per Legwold, arguably no player drew more praise than Ojemudia during organized team activities and minicamp.
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Colts | Parris Campbell made a statement in spring Mon Jun 27, 03:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Parris Campbell spent 'a good portion' of offseason workouts working with the first unit, according to ESPN.com's Mike Wells.
| Footballguys view: The regular drumbeat this offseason with the Colts is that Campbell has been impressing. We get it, Campbell has plenty of speed and can fly by defenders. Injuries and inconsistencies have kept him from playing up to his potential in the pros. With WR Michael Pittman taking away the attention of the defense, Campbell could set career-best numbers in 2022. As the team's primary slot receiver, Campbell has fantasy value but is currently going undrafted. Keep him on your waiver wire speed dial or take Campbell as a late-round flier in deeper leagues. |
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Steelers | Connor Heyward looked the part in spring Mon Jun 27, 03:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Connor Heyward 'impressed in offseason workouts' and figures to be in a hybrid tight end/fullback role in an offense that values versatility in its skill players, according to ESPN.com's Brooke Pryor.
| Footballguys view: A sixth-round pick out of Michigan State in the 2022 NFL draft, Heyward is a player who can be moved around the formation. His role for the Steelers could vary on formations they're using, and his fantasy value is much lower than the value Heyward has to the offense if he makes the 53-man roster. |
Texans | Nico Collins poised for second-year breakout? Mon Jun 27, 02:21 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins has a 'good grasp of this offense' and 'his talent is off the charts,' according to quarterback Davis Mills, who added the second-year receiver is a player that Houston needs to 'find ways to get the ball.'
| Footballguys view: Collins certainly had flashes during his rookie campaign, catching 33 passes for 446 yards and one touchdown. This year, any sort of 'breakout' could include him pushing for 50 or so catches with around 650 yards and a few touchdowns. That's not incredible fantasy value, but Collins is a player we do appreciate in deep dynasty formats where we can continue watching his career grow. He's got a good connection with Mills, and that should help him continue to be an important part of the Texans offense. |
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Ravens | Isaiah Likely made strong first impression Mon Jun 27, 01:39 PM
Baltimore Ravens TE Isaiah Likely 'impressed this offseason with his ability to get open and his large catch radius,' according to ESPN.com's Jamison Hensley.'Watch out for this guy. He's going to be really good,' Ravens safety Tony Jefferson told reporters at the completion of spring workouts.
| Footballguys view: Likely was one of the most impressive tight ends to come out in the 2022 NFL draft, so it's not a surprise he's impressing with the Ravens. Mark Andrews is their starter, and he's clearly a top tight end for Fantasy GMs so long as he's on the field. That means Likely will have to wait for his time to shine in the pros. |
Patriots | Tre Nixon impressive during spring work Mon Jun 27, 01:26 PM
New England Patriots WR Tre Nixon 'made an early case as a player to watch when training camp begins,' according to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss.
| Footballguys view: When Reiss talks, all Fantasy GMs should listen. A seventh-round pick out of UCF/Ole Miss in the 2021 NFL draft, Nixon has speed to attack all three levels of the defense. He does little things well, like squaring his frame to the line and coming back to the quarterback, but Nixon had to work on his routes when he came out of college. The Patriots have mostly 'meh' wide receivers on the roster, but Nixon is a player we will monitor in deep dynasty formats. |
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Bills | Jamison Crowder making push for main slot job Mon Jun 27, 01:18 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Jamison Crowder looked 'solid' during offseason work and 'might have found a good fit' in Buffalo, according to ESPN.com's Alaina Getzenberg.
| Footballguys view: Crowder should be able to bounce back from a down season in his final year with the Jets in 2021. Now with the Bills, Crowder takes the place of Cole Beasley in the offense and will work underneath routes with WRs Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis on the outside. Crowder has some deep flex appeal in PPR formats, and he's got a current ADP of WR69 (14.06) in 12-team PPR leagues. |
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Patriots | Julian Edelman talks potential comeback again Mon Jun 27, 12:11 PM
Retired WR Julian Edelman once again spoke about a potential return to the NFL. 'The amount of work I have to put into my body to train, to make me confident -- like, that's so much for the output because of the injuries, my knees, this, that. I'm not getting the same output,' Edelman said. 'So now that I've taken a year off and I'm not loading my body, compounding loads every single day, my body feels pretty straight, you know? I've gone and dabbled out and you go run routes. But then, you see when you run routes, the next day, like, all right, I'm not too bad, but I'm already like 10,000 reps behind I feel in my mind.' Edelman has previously said 'we'll see' when asked about a potential comeback and noted he would 'probably' play for the New England Patriots if he does return.
| Footballguys view: Edelman has talked about coming out of retirement a couple of times over the last month or so. We'll see if it actually comes to fruition and where Edelman winds up. We always thought he'd wind up with the Buccaneers to be reunited with QB Tom Brady, but staying with the New England Patriots is a possibility as well. First, let's see if Edelman does come out of retirement then we'll see where he goes. |
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Titans | Treylon Burks missing practice 'definitely hurts' Mon Jun 27, 11:58 AM
Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks missing offseason practices 'definitely hurts,' according to QB Ryan Tannehill. 'It definitely hurts, right, not to be out there,' Tannehill said. 'But I think everyone in the building is trying to do their best to prepare, even the guys that aren't out there - mentally, making sure they're staying up on their scripts, and the walk-throughs and the jog-throughs and learning from the full-speed reps on tape. That's all you can do at this point is to try to learn each and every way you can, and then when the time comes, you're able to step on the grass and it's time to go.'
| Footballguys view: Burks was a first-round pick for the Titans in the 2022 NFL draft, and he enters the league with a lot of hype and expectations around him. He's had arguably the worst offseason of any rookie, missing time in practice, having conditioning issues and problems with drops when he was out there. The Titans aren't going to fill the air with footballs in their run-heavy offense, so temper the expectations for the rookie. |
49ers | Jimmy G hoping for quick resolution Mon Jun 27, 11:31 AM
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is hoping to be traded quickly once he shows he's able to make all the throws, per source. Garoppolo remains on schedule in his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery and is expected to start throwing in early July.
| Footballguys view: There's no guarantee that Garoppolo is traded away. The team has to have been shopping Garoppolo and feeling out interest across the league this offseason. Nothing has happened yet, but Garoppolo is also still banged up. He should be back at training camp, so perhaps something will get done then. However, the 49ers could hold onto Garoppolo as veteran insurance behind projected starter QB Trey Lance. |
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Buccaneers | Cade Otton the top TE option Mon Jun 27, 10:17 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fourth-round pick TE Cade Otton is the best option to be the starting tight end, in the opinion of beat writer Scott Smith. Otton dealt with injuries and inconsistent quarterback play at Washington, and many draft analysts believe his college receiving numbers aren't a true indication of his potential. He's also an above-average and willing blocker.
| Footballguys view: Otton will have to beat out TE Cameron Brate for the top spot on the Buccaneers depth chart. He's missed offseason workouts due to ankle surgery, so the team will ease him back into action. Otton will be eight months removed from surgery when training camp begins. The rookie has a ton of upside, but injuries held him back in college at Washington. No Buccaneers tight end is being drafted right now, so keep Otton on your waiver wire speed dial. |
Browns | Jacoby Brissett the next man up? Sun Jun 26, 06:18 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Jacoby Brissett will likely start in place of QB Deshaun Watson if he gets suspended, ESPN's Jake Trotter said. Trotter notes that QB Baker Mayfield has 'no intention of playing for the Browns again,' and 'Cleveland has no plans for this to happen, either.'
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Mayfield is likely to be traded either to the Seahawks or the Panthers, and that leaves Brissett as their starter. Watson is expected to face a lengthy suspension, perhaps as long as the entire 2022 season, meaning Brissett should have plenty of time under center this year for the Browns. Adjust expectations for the offense accordingly. |
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49ers | Deebo hasn't rescinded trade demand Sun Jun 26, 04:44 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel has not rescinded his trade request, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, but the Niners remain hopeful they can fix their relationship with him. Fowler also notes 'there's not a lot of league-wide chatter about a potential trade right now.'
| Footballguys view: Samuel is being drafted at WR7 (2.05) in 12-team PPR leagues, even with the uncertainty about where he could be playing. The 49ers and GM John Lynch have insisted all offseason that they would not be trading Samuel. He wants to be paid like a top wide receiver, and Samuel wants to run the ball less as a running back going forward. We'll see if the two sides can come to an agreement in the near future. |
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Rams | Cautious approach with Tyler Higbee Sat Jun 25, 10:21 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (knee) said the Rams plans to bring him along slowly, 'knowing we have some time before the season.'
| Footballguys view: Higbee had surgery after his injury in the NFC Championship game and missed the Super Bowl. He's cheap in redraft leagues for a proven tight end in a great offense, but that's because he wasn't consistent or even that explosive in fantasy leagues last year in the same situation. He's a better late round pick in best ball than redraft right now and could get off to a slow start with the team's cautious approach to his recovery. |
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Panthers | Terrace Marshall Jr. making strides Sat Jun 25, 09:35 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Terrace Marshall Jr. has made a 'massive leap' from his rookie year, RB Christian McCaffrey said during OTAs.
| Footballguys view: Marshall was a massive disappointment last year, but appears to have reversed course. This offense won't support three fantasy relevant receivers, and even without Christian McCaffrey for most of last year, they were only able to support one. This news is important for dynasty players, who shouldn't give up on Marshall too quickly, but he's unlikely to have any redraft impact in 2022. |
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Panthers | High expectations for Robbie Anderson? Sat Jun 25, 09:30 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Robbie Anderson should provide a 'ton of production' this season, according to head coach Matt Rhule.
| Footballguys view: There were high hopes for Anderson last year when he was reunited with Sam Darnold, but the season was a disaster for both players. Baker Mayfield has been linked to the Panthers, but he wasn't good for the deep passing game in Cleveland. Consider Anderson a late round flier because of his proven ability, but be ready to move on quickly if the passing game doesn't improve in early games against Cleveland, the Jets, and Pittsburgh. |
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Vikings | Growing role for Kene Nwangwu? Sat Jun 25, 09:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings RB Kene Nwangwu 'figures to get more involved in the offense' this season, according to Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: Nwangwu has great straight line speed, and he is at least part of the long term plan at running back with top notch backup Alexander Mattison set to hit free agency next year. The team also drafted Ty Chandler in the fifth round, a pick that belongs to the new regime, while Nwangwu was a pick of the previous regime, so we'll be watching the reports out of camp and preseason performances of both backs. |
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