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Browns | Chubb sprints, does agility drills as team films Fri Jul 26, 03:20 PM
Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports that Cleveland RB Nick Chubb did agility drills and sprinted at full speed while being filmed by the team at times during practice on July 26.
| Footballguys view: Chubb's ADP is sure to rise on this news, and it should. Beat writers described the session as "impressive" and "remarkable", and said that team owner Jimmy Haslam looked "very pleased". Chubb had two knee surgeries and damage to his ACL, MCL, and meniscus repaired, but he could just be built different like Adrian Peterson. Chubb starting the year on the PUP list is still possible, but now it appears not starting the season on the PUP is in play, if not being active for Week 1. |
Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa gets his long-awaited payday Fri Jul 26, 03:16 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $212.4 million on Friday, July 26.
| Footballguys view: It's Tua's turn, and he earned it, with an assist from Tyreek Hill and Mike McDaniel. He is a terrific fit for McDaniel's system and should keep this offense humming. He's still available outside of the top 12 quarterbacks because he doesn't add much as a runner. He'll all be a dicey Week 17 play at Cleveland. |
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Steelers | No practice again for Russell Wilson Fri Jul 26, 01:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) was held out of practice again on Friday, July 26, but head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters afterward that Wilson did not practice so he could 'keep a minor thing from becoming major.'
| Footballguys view: Justin Fields has been inconsistent in Wilson's place, so the door to Fields overtaking him isn't exactly open. Fields and Wilson are both mere late round picks with the strong possibility that the Steelers have a hyperconservative pass offense and use both quarterbacks over the course of the game. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson out with illness again Fri Jul 26, 01:47 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson (illness) did not participate in practice on Friday, July 26, due to illness. Jackson missed the first three training camp practices due to an illness and left practice early upon returning to work on Wednesday.
| Footballguys view: This has now risen to the "probably nothing, but should be monitored" level. Josh Johnson is the backup in Baltimore and will be getting extra work with the first team while Jackson and the Ravens get this figured out. Stay tuned. |
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Lions | Double duty for Jahmyr Gibbs Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs took part in wide receiver drills during practice Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: This is actually good news for David Montgomery, because if Gibbs is deployed more often as a receiver, Montgomery will get more snaps in the backfield. Both Lions backs are worth taking at their ADPs in what could be the best offense in the league. |
Browns | David Njoku limited Thursday Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku (undisclosed) worked on the side during practice Thursday, July 25, due to an undisclosed injury.
| Footballguys view: Myles Garrett is on the same "ramp up" program as Njoku, so we're not worried about the tight end. If anything changes to up the concern level here, we'll make sure to tell you about it. |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins expected to sit out preseason Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins said he wants to play during the preseason but that head coach Raheem Morris does not plan on playing him during those games.
| Footballguys view: Cousins knows the Zac Robinson well after he played under fellow Sean McVay disciple Kevin O'Connell in Minnesota and he avoided the PUP list to open camp after an achilles tear ended his 2023. We don't need to see him in the preseason. It will be exciting to watch #8 overall Michael Penix Jr. play with the first team in his place. |
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Broncos | Bo Nix works with starters Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix worked with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Nix only has to beat out Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson to start Week 1 at Seattle. Unlike JJ McCarthy and Drake Maye, the veteran bridge quarterback options for the Broncos won't be compelling enough to keep Nix off of the field unless he faceplants in the preseason. |
Titans | Tyler Boyd building chemistry with QB Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Tyler Boyd appears to have developed a good connection with QB Will Levis during the early part of training camp, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: Boyd probably won't be fantasy relevant in redraft leagues, but he could be an important part of this pass offense and lower the target volume and ceiling of Calvin Ridley and DeAndre Hopkins. He will be running shorter, quick opening routes from the slot, which should help establish confidence for Levis. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson will continue running Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson will not have any limitations on his running this season because it is one of the strengths of his game, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: This could be the best thing for Richardson's value, or the worst. But if you are taking Richardson at ADP in a redraft league, it's what you want to hear, because his rushing upside along with Steichen's offensive wizardry is what gives the 2023 #4 overall pick #1 overall fantasy quarterback upside. This is also a confirmation that Steichen is aggressive as an offense designer and game planner, which we always prefer in fantasy football. |
Bengals | No injury for Ja'Marr Chase Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's absence from practice Thursday, July 25, was not injury related, according to head coach Zak Taylor. Chase would not say if his absence from practice was related to his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: This confirms something we basically already knew. Part of the reason the Bengals didn't sign Tee Higgins to a long term deal is because Chase is also due for a deal and more essential to the team's success. This situation is much farther from escalating than the CeeDee Lamb holdout, but we'll be monitoring in case there are any changes and hoping the Bengals and Chase can figure something out soon. In the meantime, players like 2023 sixth round pick Andrei Iosivas and 2024 third rounder Jermaine Burton will get more reps with Joe Burrow and the ones. |
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Jets | Two linemen may be more involved soon Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
New York Jets OG Alijah Vera-Tucker (pectoral) and OT Morgan Moses (pectoral) may be able to participate in team drills next week, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
| Footballguys view: The Jets added Moses to play right tackle and oft-injured Tyron Smith to play left tackle, and Vera-Tucker was their best offensive lineman before going down with a torn achilles last season. Health has not been a strong suit on the offensive line lately, but the team added tackle depth at #11 overall when they drafted Olu Fashanu in April. We'll be watching to see if this line can come together before Week 1 to help Aaron Rodgers and the offense. |
Giants | Jermaine Eluemunor limited Fri Jul 26, 01:07 PM
New York Giants OT Jermaine Eluemunor (undisclosed) was scheduled to be a limited participant during practice Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Eluemenor is a contender to start at right tackle as 2022 first round pick Evan Neal is still injured and has underwhelmed to date. This news should be accompanied by a sigh of relief as the Giants line is being overhauled and can't afford too many setbacks. |
Jets | Xavier Gipson out a week or two Fri Jul 26, 11:20 AM
New York Jets WR Xavier Gipson (lower body) will miss a week or two due to an unspecified lower body injury, according to sources Friday, July 26.
| Footballguys view: Gipson is set as the team's #3 receiver and top slot receiver, so this should give third round pick Malachi Corley a chance to show what he can do. Garrett Wilson and free agent signing Mike Williams (currently on the PUP recovering from a torn ACL) are the starters. |
Browns | Surgery upcoming for Dalvin Tomlinson Fri Jul 26, 09:34 AM
Cleveland Browns DT Dalvin Tomlinson (knee) is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery in the near future, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.
| Footballguys view: Tomlinson and starting corner Greg Newsome (hamstring) both are having minor surgeries. Those are two key starters in one of the NFL's best defenses. Cleveland has good defensive line depth, but the cornerback depth could be tested in the season opener against Dallas and Week 2 against Jacksonville if Newsome doesn't return or is limited when he gets back on the field. |
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Chargers | Quentin Johnston making a good impression Fri Jul 26, 09:34 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston 'is going to be problem for people,' according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.'I just think he got a bad rap. I look at some of the clips coming out of training camp last year. Whatever it was, it just seemed like in somebody's mind he was a disappointment. He hasn't been that at all in my eyes. I see big, fast, strong, getting stronger. I think that's a piece that's really been addressed in the offseason with coach (Ben) Herbert. And Quentin, just getting stronger to go with that. With that speed, the agility, his ability to catch the ball, he plucks it out of the air. He's as good as anybody doing it. But then combining that speed and agility, getting that strength component to go along with it, he's going to be a problem. He's going to be a problem for people,' Harbaugh said about Johnston.
| Footballguys view: Johnston is still playing behind free agent D.J. Chark to open camp, and he is a work in progress as an outside receiver, so don't overreact to this in redraft leagues. If you're holding Johnston in dynasty, it is encouraging to hear positive words from a new head coach when Johnston's selection came during the previous regime. |
Browns | Kevin Stefanski calling the shots on offense in 2024 Fri Jul 26, 09:34 AM
Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Thursday, July 25, that he intends to serve as the play-caller on offense this season.
| Footballguys view: Some comments from backup quarterback Jameis Winston earlier this offseason indicated that new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey could be the Browns playcaller, but we can put that to rest. The Browns offense could be much improved this season with better quarterback play and offensive line health. |
Lions | Michael Badgley out for season Fri Jul 26, 08:55 AM
Detroit Lions PK Michael Badgley (undisclosed) suffered a severe injury preparing for practice Thursday, July 25, and will miss the entire season.
| Footballguys view: It looks like UFL star Jake Bates, who did his kicking at Ford Field, will be the kicker for the Lions. With the quality of the Lions offense and most of their games coming indoors this year, Bates is a viable choice once Justin Tucker is off of the board. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers to be the focal point offensively? Fri Jul 26, 01:29 AM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers was targeted four times and carried the ball once in 20 plays run by the first-team offense on Thursday, July 25, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan, who opined it's possible that Nabers could see 150 targets as New York's No. 1 receiver.
| Footballguys view: It would be more surprising if the Giants didn't make Nabers the focal point of the offense. Whether he pays off on the third round pick it costs to get him in redraft and best ball leagues depends on the quality of play from him and more importantly Daniel Jones, along with a rebuilt Giants offensive line that failed Jones and the other quarterbacks so often last season. |
Chargers | Ladd McConkey working with the starters Fri Jul 26, 01:14 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey was one of the three receivers for starter-on-starter reps on Thursday, July 25, joining WRs Joshua Palmer and DJ Chark Jr.
| Footballguys view: McConkey has generated positive buzz from day one, and there's a real chance that he's Justin Herbert's favorite wide receiver right away. He's worth the 6th/7th round pick it would take to get him in best ball and redraft leagues right now. |
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Cowboys | Dallas confident it can keep Dak Prescott Thu Jul 25, 03:24 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott is entering the final year of his contract, but team owner Jerry Jones emphasized to reporters on Thursday, July 25, that he does not believe 2024 will be Prescott's final season with the team.
| Footballguys view: What Jones wants, Jones usually gets. The team has prioritized WR CeeDee Lamb when it comes to contract extensions but Prescott is not far behind. The entire offense will flow through the passing game, and that means Prescott could be a value for Fantasy GMs this season. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh not actively seeking WR help Thu Jul 25, 03:07 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WRs Roman Wilson, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin are not expected to face any outside competition for the time being, according to comments made by general manager Omar Khan on Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers have some interesting options when it comes to depth in the wide receiver room. Jefferson is a solid veteran, and Austin has some intriguing athletic ability. Wilson has some Hines Ward to his game and is tough to bring down after the catch. Let's see how these guys can perform in training camp and the preseason. |
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Saints | Hamstring issue for Kendre Miller Thu Jul 25, 03:07 PM
Updating an earlier report, New Orleans Saints RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) dropped out of practice on Wednesday, July 24, due to a hamstring issue, per head coach Dennis Allen, who said afterwards that it was 'hard to make the team when you're in the training room all the time.'
| Footballguys view: Miller missed nine games last season because of hamstring and ankle issues. Based on Allen's comment, the second-year man can't afford to miss much time this summer. The more he misses, the more difficult it'll be to catch Alvin Kamara, Jamaal Williams, and even Jordan Mims, who spent last season on the Saints practice squad after playing with Jake Haener at Fresno State in college. Miller is supposed to be competing with Williams, but pre-practice team walkthroughs suggest Mims is Miller's actual competition. NewOrleans. Football's Nick Underhill observed that Mims was working ahead of Miller with the second-string offense. According to USA Today's Darrion Gray, we shouldn't look too deeply into this given how early it is in camp, but it also shouldn't be ignored. We'll continue to monitor. |
Lions | Hendon Hooker solid to open camp Thu Jul 25, 03:07 PM
Detroit Lions QB Hendon Hooker 'looked sharp' as the No. 2 quarterback during practice Wednesday, July 24, according to Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press.
| Footballguys view: According to Seidel, Hooker tossed some nice, crisp sideline passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jalon Calhoun, and Kalif Raymond and was quick and steady in the pocket. Seidel went on to advise us to expect Hooker and Nate Sudfeld to alternate as the No. 2 as camp progresses. We'll monitor the competition in the coming weeks. |
Bengals | Andrei Iosivas primed for major role? Thu Jul 25, 01:45 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas opened training camp in the slot and took every snap there on the first day of practice, according to Jay Morrison of Pro Football Network.
| Footballguys view: Iosivas is a player we like in dynasty formats. He's flashed before in his pro career, and now without WR Tyler Boyd, he's in line to do more. He may not catch four touchdowns like he did last year but count on Iosivas to get around 30 targets this season. |
Steelers | Russell Wilson day-to-day Thu Jul 25, 12:46 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson (calf) is considered day-to-day with a calf injury, according to sources Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Wilson is a seasoned veteran, so he doesn't need every rep in training camp. Even though he's seen as the starter, Wilson needs to get healthy, stay healthy, and play better than he did over the last two years with the Broncos. In Wilson's absence, Justin Fields took first-team reps at quarterback. |
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Broncos | Courtland Sutton restructures Thu Jul 25, 11:10 AM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton agreed to a restructured contract that can pay him up to $15.2 million in 2024, including $1.5 million in new incentives, according to sources Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: Sutton wanted a raise, but the Broncos did not cave to his demands. Instead, they give him incentives they will be happy to pay if Sutton plays up to his potential. The Sean Payton offense should look better this year, and Sutton should become a favorite target of QB Bo Nix (and QB Jarrett Stidham if he begin the season as the starter). |
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins cleared Thu Jul 25, 11:07 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles) was medically cleared to practice, according to sources Thursday, July 25.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons will be diligent with his workload, but Cousins is still expected to receive all first-team reps. We'll see how much first-round QB Michael Penix gets in the preseason as Cousins doesn't need a ton of reps in the exhibition portion of the summer. |
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Jets | Allen Lazard looking to rebound Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
New York Jets WR Allen Lazard was among the standouts during the team's first practice, in the opinion of ESPN's Rich Cimini, who points out that Lazard will get a lot of time working with the starters due to WR Mike Williams (knee) being on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Cimini also notes that some in the organization believe Lazard lost confidence a year ago, and a strong camp could do a lot to rebuild that.
| Footballguys view: Lazard has talent, but his game is inconsistent. With better quarterback play, so long as Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy, that should help Lazard greatly. He's competing to establish a pecking order behind Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams. |
Broncos | Big role for Greg Dulcich? Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos TE Greg Dulcich (hamstring) 'looked the part of an important weapon' in the offense during practice Wednesday, July 24, according to Nick Kosmider of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Dulcich had a good first day of practice. He's got the speed to get open, and he can stretch the field as a 'joker' in Sean Payton's offense. Dulcich has talent, that's easy to see, but he needs to stay healthy to earn his spot and make plays for his team. |
Broncos | Audric Estime a full go Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos RB Audric Estime (knee) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Estime looks like The Hulk out there on the football field. He's a powerful runner with a faster 10-yard split than fellow Broncos rookie Troy Franklin (wide receiver from Oregon). Estime is a staff favorite, and he'll push Javonte Williams for the starting job. |
Broncos | Javonte Williams dropped weight Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Denver Broncos RB Javonte Williams has slimmed down to his college playing weight of 220 pounds to begin training camp, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'He looks trim and I thought he looked sharp today,' Payton said.
| Footballguys view: Things change pretty quickly around here. Williams did not look good with bad weight in the spring. He's clearly trimmed up, and he has put together two good days to begin training camp. Williams is competing with rookie RB Audric Estime for the starting job. |
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Lions | Jameson Williams thriving Thu Jul 25, 01:51 AM
Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams was 'one of the most impressive players on the field' during practice Wednesday, July 24, according to Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press.
| Footballguys view: Williams has an impressive skill set, and we're looking forward to his continued growth in the NFL. If healthy, we could see Williams snaring around 45-50 passes this season. That makes him worth a late-round flier in fantasy leagues. |
Texans | No Joe Mixon on the field Wed Jul 24, 04:08 PM
Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: The team is going to ease Mixon into action. He's expecting a heavy workload per seemingly dozens of offseason reports. Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said Mixon "will be fine" despite missing a few days of practice. |
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Dolphins | Tua Tagovailoa may be limited at practice Wed Jul 24, 03:47 PM
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa may not participate in 11-on-11 drills during practice while he is waiting for a contract extension, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins are set to make Tagovailoa a highly-paid quarterback. Until that happens, it's wise to limit his participation and minimize the risk of injury. ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Dolphins "want to pay" Tagovailoa, but at a "fair market value." |
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Chargers | Gus Edwards to be eased into practice Wed Jul 24, 03:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Gus Edwards (undisclosed) is recovering from offseason surgery and will not be a full participant in practice right away, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Edwards is a seasoned veteran who can take on defenders between the tackles regularly. We'll see Edwards and JK Dobbins lead the way on the ground for the Chargers this season. We also like taking a late-round flier on rookie RB Kimani Vidal as he could thrive with a larger opportunity. |
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Ravens | Lamar Jackson back at practice Wed Jul 24, 01:54 PM
Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, July 24, after missing three days due to an unspecified illness.
| Footballguys view: Jackson is back out there just like we expected. Fantasy GMs are once again are excited for Jackson to be one of the top quarterbacks this season. We have Jackson ranked as the no.3 fantasy quarterback in 2024. |
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Patriots | No concern for Antonio Gibson Wed Jul 24, 01:01 PM
New England Patriots RB Antonio Gibson (undisclosed) being placed on the active/non-football injury list isn't a concern for head coach Jerod Mayo, he said on Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Gibson has plenty of experience, so when he gets out there he should be good to go. He'll serve as the primary backup to starting RB Rhamondre Stevenson, and Gibson may not be in line to do much as Stevenson doesn't need to come off the field. |
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Colts | No limitations for Anthony Richardson Wed Jul 24, 12:56 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is not expected to see any limitations at the start of camp and will likely play in the preseason, general manager Chris Ballard said on Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Colts here. Richardson has fantastic ability as a runner, and he could finish as a top-5 fantasy quarterback if he stays healthy. The problem is the playing style Richardson has. He runs with little regard for his personal safety and tends to take a beating because of it. |
Packers | Jayden Reed cleared Wed Jul 24, 12:54 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Jayden Reed (toe) is expected to be activated off the active/non-football injury list on Wednesday, July 24, head coach Matt LaFleur said.
| Footballguys view: Reed is a player that excites some Fantasy GMs out there. We like him as a WR3/flex option in PPR formats. Reed is our no.36 fantasy receiver in 2024. |
Panthers | Xavier Legette back on the field Wed Jul 24, 12:26 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette took part in practice at training camp on Wednesday, July 24, after missing time earlier this offseason with a hamstring injury.
| Footballguys view: Legette has a fine size/speed combination, and we're excited about the first-round rookie from a dynasty perspective. We'll see if he can stay healthy and become a favorite target of QB Bryce Young. |
Rams | Tutu Atwell excited to return kicks Wed Jul 24, 11:38 AM
Los Angeles Rams WR Tutu Atwell believes he will be the team's primary kick returner in 2024, although the team has yet to determine who will begin the season with the job.'Yeah, no doubt. I'm going to be back there this year. We're going to see some Tutu at kick return. When I found out about the new rule, I was like, 'Man, dang. Knowing you got guys coming down full speed but they've got to wait until I catch the ball, it's going to be dangerous. I'll take a chance at that this year,' Atwell said.
| Footballguys view: Atwell provides more fantasy value in leagues that reward return yardage points. He's tough to bring down in the open field because of his speed and quickness. In most leagues, Atwell will be left on the waiver wire as he's the Rams' no.4 wide receiver. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears, Tony Pollard both considered starters? Wed Jul 24, 11:38 AM
Tennessee Titans RBs Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard are 'both starting players to me,' according to head coach Brian Callahan.'The fun part for me is: How are we going to deploy those guys? Maybe they both play at the same time, maybe one gets hot and you let him run, maybe we just rotate back and forth. I don't know what that's going to look like yet. But they are both going to play quite a bit of football for us, and I don't view either one of them as a starter or a back-up. They are both starting players to me,' Callahan said.
| Footballguys view: That is frustrating for Fantasy GMs out there. Both are low-end RB2 options in 2024, but there is upside to do more if one gets banged up. Currently, Pollard ranks as our no.26 fantasy back in PPR formats while Spears is no.29. |
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Raiders | No leading candidate in QB competition Wed Jul 24, 11:38 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell and QB Gardner Minshew will be competing for the starting quarterback job during training camp, and head coach Antonio Pierce said there is no frontrunner for the job, according to ESPN.com's Paul Gutierrez. Pierce said he is not in a hurry to name a starter at this point.
| Footballguys view: Minshew is there as the seasoned veteran, and he can start if O'Connell fails to win the job. However, if the competition is close it makes more sense for the Raiders to roll with the young guy. O'Connell enters his second pro season after flashing a bit during his rookie season in 2023. |
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49ers | Ricky Pearsall expected back soon Wed Jul 24, 11:38 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) is expected to be cleared for practice soon after their off day Sunday, July 28.
| Footballguys view: Pearsall was the team's first-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft. He can make plays when the ball is in his hands after the catch, plus he's got speed to attack a defense vertically. He's currently no.3 on the depth chart behind Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk. |
Chiefs | Xavier Worthy remains idle Wed Jul 24, 10:44 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy (illness) remains out of practice Wednesday, July 24.
| Footballguys view: Worthy is super fast, and he basically teleports down the field (think young DeSean Jackson). However, he's missed time this offseason due to hamstring problems and now is out of action due to illness. We are quite a way from the start of the regular season, but Worthy is a player we're excited about - when he's healthy. |
Rams | Tyler Higbee a no-go for the start of camp Tue Jul 23, 03:50 PM
Los Angeles Rams TE Tyler Higbee (knee) will begin training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list, according to head coach Sean McVay.
| Footballguys view: While on the PUP list, Higbee, recovering from a torn ACL, cannot practice but can participate in other team activities. He can also be activated at any time, at which point he can practice. This designation does not guarantee that he will miss any regular-season games. If the Rams keep Higbee on the reserve/PUP list when final roster cuts are made, however, he will be required to miss at least the season's first four games. |
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Rams | Matthew Stafford Agrees To New Deal; QB Reports To Camp Tue Jul 23, 03:50 PM
Sean McVay says the Rams agreed on a new deal with QB Matthew Stafford. He'll be in camp. "I am relieved." McVay added how it was done was "healthy" for all involved.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Mike Garafolo notes that McVay isn't diving too much into the details of the agreement but says it's not an extension. Assuming that's the case, the quarterback still has three years remaining on the $40-million-per-year extension he signed in 2022, but this season was supposed to be the final year with a guaranteed salary. As Stafford enters his age-36 season, he was seeking more security. We'll be watching for more details, but it appears Stafford now has that desired security. |
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Browns | Amari Cooper finds his way to camp Tue Jul 23, 03:08 PM
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper reported to the start of training camp after the team handed him a $5 million raise and guaranteed his original base salary of $20 million on Tuesday, July 23.
| Footballguys view: No years were added to Cooper's contract, so he remains on track to hit free agency in 2025. With a productive 2024 campaign, Cooper could set himself up for a big payday in eight months. Despite playing with a revolving cast of quarterbacks, the 30-year-old Cooper had a career-high 1,250 receiving yards last season. He has been Cleveland's best offensive player since arriving in a trade two years ago, and now the Browns are rewarding him for that. Fantasy managers should note his WR26 Average Draft Position, which he's outperformed in his two seasons as a Brown. |
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Titans | Treylon Burks motivated to make his mark Tue Jul 23, 02:54 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks 'has really grown up' this offseason, according to general manager Ran Carthon.'I think Treylon has really grown up. He sent us a picture during the offseason, this little break here, showing his new physique. He came in and he really took to heart the conversation that he had with myself and coach (Brian Callahan). And he's completely bought in. I've messaged with him throughout the offseason and I think he's in a really good spot. ... So I'm expecting things from him and just his unselfishness. I know there was some talk about him taking gunner reps (on special teams), but that was because he wanted to. He wants to prove that he can stay healthy and play top-level football,' Carthon told Turron Davenport of ESPN.
| Footballguys view: Through two seasons, Burks has caught 49 passes for 665 yards with one touchdown. In 11 games last year, he had just 16 receptions for 221 yards. With high-priced free-agent addition Calvin Ridley and veteran holdover DeAndre Hopkins at the top of the receiving pecking order, fantasy managers should believe Burks is ready to make a mark when they see signs of it. |