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Patriots | Myles Montgomery was highly sought after Sun May 17, 10:53 PM

New England Patriots RB Myles Montgomery, an undrafted rookie from UCF, received a guaranteed contract of $272,500, the richest of 12 UDFAs the teams signed. That's a reflection of the competition from other teams to ink Montgomery. He is expected to challenge for the No. 3 RB job with Terrell Jennings, Lan Larison and Jam Miller.

Patriots | Alijah Vera-Tucker makes big impression Sun May 17, 10:50 PM

New England Patriots OG Alijah Vera-Tucker (triceps) is making his way back from a torn triceps in 2025. He was signed to a three-year, $42 million deal in March, and he has made a big impressive on his teammates, particularly C Jared Wilson. 'He's an athletic freak. His feet are crazy,' Wilson said.

Patriots | Kayshon Boutte not at team facility Sun May 17, 10:44 PM

New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is not at the team's facility for the offseason program, and he has been working out away from the team.

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Buccaneers | Sean Tucker will have to bid his time Sun May 17, 09:00 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker appears to be in line to be the No. 3 back behind RBs Bucky Irving (shoulder) and newcomer Kenneth Gainwell. 'Right now, Bucky is on track to be ready to go. I think the combination of Kenny and Bucky are very similar as far as the skill set. Weight, size, all that,' running backs coach Skip Peete said. 'They're both capable of running the ball and running routes, catching and all that. They're not very large people, but they're willing pass protectors. Sean has continued to improve. He flashes sometimes, and he does a good job, and I think he will continue to get better.'

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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers looks to finish up strong Sun May 17, 08:17 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, who didn't have a single 300-yard game in 2025, is back for one season, and he can make up to $25 million. He also threw for less than 200 yards in seven of his starts last season, while completing just 39.3% of his pass attempts under pressure. He also targeted players below 10 air yards on 71.5% of his pass attempts, the highest rate of any quarterback in the past three seasons.

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Texans | Woody Marks excited about competition Sun May 17, 07:55 PM

Houston Texans RB Woody Marks said he is 'very excited' about the addition of RB David Montgomery to the running backs' room, and he is already forming a dynamic partnership with him. 'Just looking back at the clips with him and (Detroit Lions RB) Jahmyr Gibbs, it looked like they was having so much fun out there,' Marks said. 'When the running back room doing good and everybody blocking, it's a party in the running back room. So, we're looking to have that same joy him and (Gibbs) had bringing it down here in Houston.

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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence considered elite by veteran DL Sun May 17, 07:21 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is '100 percent' in the conservation of elite quarterbacks in the NFL, according to teammate DL Arik Armstead. 'The steps that he's taken this year to improve. A big area for me and what solidified it for me was that Denver game on the road,' Armstead said. 'Denver coming in, an elite defense, one of the best defenses in the leagues, pass rush, blitzes, playmakers all over the field. They were sending pressure at him, they were throwing zero looks, they were rushing with four with some great guys.'

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Buccaneers | Jalon Daniels turning heads for Bucs Sun May 17, 06:57 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jalon Daniels, an undrafted free agent, has turned head in the team's offseason program. Veteran QB Jake Browning is the favorite for the primary backup job behind QB Baker Mayfield, while QB Connor Bazelak is also in the mix. Daniels has stood out with his strong arm and 4.65-second 40-yard dash time.

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Jets | Brady Cook in battle for QB2 job Sun May 17, 06:55 PM

New York Jets QB Brady Cook, who started games down the stretch in 2025 due to injuries, is battling rookie QB Cade Klubnik and veteran journeyman QB Bailey Zappe for the backup job to starter QB Geno Smith.

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Browns | Deshaun Watson jelling with new coaching staff Sun May 17, 06:07 PM

Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has reportedly enjoyed his early time with head coach Todd Monken and his coaching staff. 'I'm told he's hit it off with (Monken), who's got an offensive concept, some elements that Watson has run in the past and been his best at,' ESPN national reporter Jeremy Fowler remarked. The team begins organized team activities (OTAs) this week.

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Commanders | Antonio Williams could move around Sun May 17, 05:58 PM

Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams was used mostly as a slot receiver during his college career, but head coach Dan Quinn said Williams can line up at multiple spots for the team.

Footballguys view: Williams should be a contributor, but whether he does enough to matter in fantasy leagues depends on his adjustment to the NFL quality of cornerbacks. College corners gave his speed a lot of respect, while outside corners in the NFL won't be afraid of Williams and do a lot to disrupt his route close to the line of scrimmage. The Commanders could also trade for Brandon Aiyuk, wait for Aiyuk's release, or sign Stefon Diggs to slow down the Williams hype train.

Cowboys | DeMarvion Overshown completely healthy Sun May 17, 05:58 PM

Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee) said that he is completely healthy and is no longer wearing a knee brace. He missed the bulk of the 2025 season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, a torn medial collateral ligament and a torn posterior cruciate ligament in his knee.

Footballguys view: The Cowboys could also get much bigger contributions from 2025 third round pick Shavon Revel, a long, fast corner who was also on the mend from previous injuries last year. This defense is going to get faster and more aggressive, and they have a rising star Christian Parker as their new defensive coordinator. The Dallas D/ST could be a factor in fantasy leagues this year.

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Panthers | Tershawn Wharton out 'a while' after neck procedure Sun May 17, 05:58 PM

Carolina Panthers DE Tershawn Wharton will reportedly be out 'a while' after undergoing a neck procedure and is expected to begin training camp on the physically unable to perform list, according to Mike Kaye of the Charlotte Observer on Friday, May 15.

Footballguys view: This shouldn't be a big issue for the defense even though the team gave Wharton a three-year, $45 million contract last year because they drafted a top defensive tackle prospect - Lee Hunter from Texas Tech - in the second round. It's possible, if not likely, that the Panthers factored this injury into their draft plans.

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Steelers | Mason Rudolph on roster bubble? Sun May 17, 03:39 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Mason Rudolph could be on 'borrowed time' with the return of QB Aaron Rodgers, and given the draft pick investment of QB Will Howard and rookie QB Drew Allar, the Steelers are unlikely to carry four quarterbacks, in the opinion of Joe Clark of Steelers Depot on Sunday, May 17.

Footballguys view: The Steelers would be smart to wait until training camp opens, when teams could become dissatisfied with the quality of their backup quarterback or suffer an injury to their backup, which would give Rudolph trade value. If the Steelers keep Rudolph into the season, it means they don't trust Will Howard yet - a bad sign for his development.

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Rams | Rams to bolster OL depth? Sun May 17, 02:21 PM

Free-agent OG James Daniels (Dolphins) could be a target for the Los Angeles Rams to bolster their offensive line depth, in the opinion of Steven Ridings of Turf Show Times on Sunday, May 17.

49ers | Joey Bosa a possibility for SF? Sun May 17, 01:14 PM

Free-agent DE Joey Bosa (Bills) may be signed by the San Francisco 49ers 'at some point in July' once offseason team activities finish up, in the opinion of Sports Illustrated's Grant Cohn on Sunday, May 17.

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Panthers | Miles Davis working out for Carolina Sun May 17, 11:47 AM

Undrafted free-agent RB Miles Davis (Utah State) will work out for the Carolina Panthers, according to a source.

Jaguars | Travis Hunter's role hasn't changed Sun May 17, 10:52 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter's role with the team has not changed despite rumors that he would have a greater role on the defensive side of the ball in 2026, according to head coach Liam Coen.

Footballguys view: Hunter is worth a late round pick to see if he gets enough involvement and makes enough plays to be relevant in fantasy leagues despite being a two-way player. He also makes Trevor Lawrence an even more attractive target to be your QB1 once 6-7 quarterbacks are off of the board.

Buccaneers | Bucky Irving to be limited in OTAs Sun May 17, 10:15 AM

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving (shoulder) will be a limited participant in organized team activities and should be completely healthy by the beginning of training camp.

Footballguys view: In the meantime, free agent pickup Kenneth Gainwell and RB3 extraordinaire Sean Tucker will get a head start in new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's offense. Irving is still the most valuable fantasy running back on the Bucs, but after Robinson called the backs interchangeable, the ADP spread between him and Gainwell shouldn't be five rounds.

Steelers | Contract details for Aaron Rodgers Sat May 16, 08:14 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $25 million on Saturday, May 16.

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Steelers | Aaron Rodgers agrees to one-year deal; QB returns for another season Sat May 16, 08:07 PM

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers have reached an agreement on a one-year contract. Rodgers officially is reuniting with the Steelers and their new head coach, Mike McCarthy, for the 2026 season.

Footballguys view: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Rodgers' deal is worth up to $25 million. It's expected to include a base salary between $22 and $23 million, with up to a few million more in incentives. Meanwhile, the Steelers' voluntary offseason practice sessions begin Monday, and Rodgers is expected to be there. Rodgers didn't commit to the Steelers last year until their mandatory minicamp in June. This year, he will be there earlier. The good news, of course, is that Rodgers is well-versed in McCarthy's offense after the two worked together for 13 of the QB's 18 years in Green Bay.

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Cardinals | Carson Beck could play in 2026 Sat May 16, 04:56 PM

Arizona Cardinals QB Carson Beck could see some playing time during the second half of the 2026 season if the Cardinals are not competing for a playoff spot, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Josh Weinfuss.

Footballguys view: That would make sense if the rookie got out there in the latter half of the season. The Cardinals are in a rebuild mode (again), and Jacoby Brissett is their starter to open the year. When out of contention, the Cardinals can turn to Beck to see if anything is there long term. With a great quarterback class coming in 2027, the Cardinals could be in position to draft one with a premium pick.

Raiders | Mike Washington could see early role Sat May 16, 04:06 PM

Las Vegas Raiders RB Mike Washington Jr. should have a chance to earn a solid role as a change-of-pace back for the Raiders during his rookie season, in the opinion of Raiders.com's Levi Edwards.

Footballguys view: Washington has a great size/speed combination. He's a powerful back who can punish defenders or run by them. Washington needs to be better in pass protection and ball security if he's going to play as a change-of-pace option behind Ashton Jeanty.

Broncos | Denver did not sign Sean Brown Sat May 16, 03:01 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Sean Brown (Charlotte) did not sign with the Denver Broncos after the 2026 NFL Draft because of a failed physical.

Ravens | Justice Hill has good chance to be No. 2 RB Sat May 16, 02:18 PM

Baltimore Ravens RB Justice Hill will likely be the No. 2 running back for the Ravens in 2026 if he can show that he is healthy, in the opinion of BaltimoreRavens.com's Clifton Brown.

Footballguys view: Hill is a seasoned veteran who can be relied on as a three-down player. He won't get on the field much unless Derrick Henry is banged up or needs a breather. That means his fantasy value would be low unless the opportunity changes - and then Hill could at least be an RB3/flex option with a larger role. Rasheen Ali and rookie Adam Randall will push Hill for the no.2 job.

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Patriots | Rhamondre Stevenson expected to increase production in 2026 Sat May 16, 01:15 PM

New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to increase his production in 2026, in the opinion of Matt Legros of Patriots Wire on Saturday, May 16.

Footballguys view: Stevenson will continue to work in tandem with TreVeyon Henderson, just like he did last season. In 2025, Stevenson finished the year as the no.22 fantasy back in standard-scoring leagues. Expect him to finish in a similar spot despite the speculation that he could see an increase in production.

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Texans | Woody Marks working on routes Sat May 16, 01:09 PM

Houston Texans RB Woody Marks said offensive coordinator Nick Caley has had him working on his route running this offseason.

Footballguys view: Marks has big-play ability anytime he touches the ball. It would make sense for the Texans to have him work on his receiving ability. David Montgomery was added to work with Marks in an RBBC. With Montgomery likely the lead back, and Marks playing more of a receiving-back role, we could see Marks settling in as a deep flex play for Fantasy GMs.

Browns | Denzel Boston looking to improve Sat May 16, 11:50 AM

Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston said he has been working on improving his quickness out of routes this offseason.

Footballguys view: The big-bodied rookie can move around smaller defenders on contested catches. Working on getting in and out of his routes quicker will only make him better. The Browns' passing game is a bit of an unknown right now (is Deshaun Watson good anymore?), but we love Boston in dynasty formats.

Steelers | PIT tried to move up to draft Makai Lemon Sat May 16, 11:25 AM

Former USC WR Makai Lemon was almost selected in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 15th overall selection in the first round, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac. The pick belonged to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the two sides were close to finalizing a deal which would have allowed the Steelers to move up from the 21st overall pick but the Buccaneers instead selected former Miami (FL) LB Rueben Bain Jr., whom they had not expected to fall to them. The Philadelphia Eagles eventually chose Lemon with the 20th pick after moving up and the Steelers selected former Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the following pick.

Footballguys view: The Eagles moved up to no.20 to select Lemon, and they couldn't get him on the phone because he was talking to the Steelers. If you snooze, you lose, especially when Howie Roseman is always lurking around looking to make deals.

Patriots | Stefon Diggs open to returning Sat May 16, 10:58 AM

Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) 'would love' to re-sign with the New England Patriots this offseason but a deal with the team could be contingent on whether the Patriots are able to complete a trade for Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.

Footballguys view: Brown to the Patriots has been a thing for a minute, but no deal has yet come to fruition. Now that his signing won't impact compensatory picks, Diggs should find a new home before training camp. We'll see if that happens with the Patriots or elsewhere for the 2026 season.

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Cowboys | Sam Williams to be used outside Sat May 16, 10:34 AM

Dallas Cowboys LB Sam Williams will be used as an outside linebacker in the team's new 3-4 defensive scheme. He had previously played the position at the University of Mississippi.

Panthers | CAR plan to bring in Tywone Malone Fri May 15, 08:30 PM

Undrafted free-agent DL Tywone Malone (Ohio State) is planned to be brought in by the Carolina Panthers next week, according to a source on Friday, May 15.

Giants | Khalid Kareem inks contract with NYG Fri May 15, 08:15 PM

Free-agent DE Khalid Kareem (Falcons) signed a contract with the New York Giants, according to a source on Friday, May 15.

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Raiders | Brodric Martin reverts to injured reserve Fri May 15, 08:07 PM

Las Vegas Raiders DL Brodric Martin reverts to injured reserve from a waived-injured designation, according to a source on Friday, May 15.

NFL | Joejuan Williams retiring Fri May 15, 05:29 PM

Free-agent CB Joejuan Williams (Saints) announced his retirement from professional football Friday, May 15.

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Packers | Micah Parsons may be PUP candidate Fri May 15, 04:42 PM

Green Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons (knee) is a candidate to start the 2026 season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

Footballguys view: Minnesota, the Jets, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Dallas would dodge Parsons if he starts the season on the PUP list. The Packers don't have another proven edge rusher after they traded Rashan Gary to the Cowboys in the offseason. We'll be monitoring the reports on 2023 first round pick Lukas Van Ness and this year's fourth round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton to see if edge rush help is on the way while Parsons is on the mend.

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Titans | Tennessee signs Anthony Hill Fri May 15, 04:16 PM

Tennessee Titans second-round draft choice LB Anthony Hill Jr. signed a four-year contract with the Titans Friday, May 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Hill is on track to be Robert Saleh's green dot linebacker after the Titans traded back into the second round to get him. He has a three-down skillset and should complement fellow Longhorn Cedric Gray well at inside linebacker in Saleh's 3-4 scheme. He's worth a late first or early second round pick in IDP dynasty rookie drafts.

Steelers | Max Iheanachor signs contract Fri May 15, 04:09 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice OT Max Iheanachor signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Friday, May 15, worth $20.692 million, according to a source. The deal includes a fifth-year option.

Footballguys view: Iheanachor has the highest ceiling of the first round tackles, but he is also the most raw. The Steelers have two excellent offensive line coaches in James Campen and Jahri Evans, and they have already started to focus on his hand usage. Don't expect to see Iheanachor much this year unless the Steelers have injury problems on the line, but he could be a starting tackle for them for years to come.

Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka could see a production uptick Fri May 15, 03:10 PM

ESPN's Ben Solak thinks that Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka could lead the NFL in targets and receptions in 2026.

Footballguys view: Third round pick Ted Hurst is slated to play at the "X" receiver position vacated by Mike Evans, so Egbuka can move back to his best spot at "Z" receiver or flanker, which is the wide receiver spot that can be moved around the formation. Egbuka got off to a very hot start last year, but once he was playing more in Evans spot and Baker Mayfield got banged up, his production dropped off. Egbuka could be one of the biggest breakout players of 2026 and he should be a consideration in the fourth round of drafts.

Raiders | Las Vegas using different personnel to help Ashton Jeanty Fri May 15, 02:57 PM

Las Vegas Raiders head coach should be expected to use more 12 and 13 personnel plays to help out RB Ashton Jeanty in 2026, according to ESPN's Ben Solak.

Footballguys view: The Raiders best pass catcher is a tight end - Brock Bowers - and they also have 2023 second round pick Michael Mayer and experienced journeyman Ian Thomas. Jack Bech is a good blocker at wide receiver and he could be used all over the formation as both a blocker and receiver. We should trust Klint Kubiak to set Jeanty up for success, making him worth a late first or early second round pick even though the Raiders offense let him and his fantasy teams down last year.

Panthers | Carolina signs Lee Hunter to rookie deal Fri May 15, 01:47 PM

Carolina Panthers DL Lee Hunter signed his rookie contract with the team on Friday, May 15. It is for four years, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Hunter will be a stout presence against the run and he can get after the quarterback, just like his new running mate Derrick Brown. They should make each other more effective and give opposing offenses trouble once Hunter is up to speed.

Cowboys | Malik Davis favored to be RB2 Fri May 15, 01:11 PM

Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis is believed to be the favorite to land the team's RB2 role, according to Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Nick Harris.

Footballguys view: This is an important backup running back battle to watch. The Cowboys were among the league leaders in running back scores, with 16, and their offensive line had some bad injury luck. Their defense should also be improved, so this might be a plug and play situation if Javonte Williams misses time. 2025 fifth round pick Jaydon Blue and seventh round pick Phil Mafah are also contenders to be the top backup to Williams.

Chargers | Chad Alexander declines GM interview request Fri May 15, 01:10 PM

Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander has declined the Minnesota Vikings' request to interview for their general manager vacancy.

Footballguys view: Alexander was considered a top prospect for the general manager. While he might just be happy with the Chargers working under Joe Horitz, that he wouldn't even interview could be a bad sign for the Vikings. There might be a perception that the general manager would report to Kevin O'Connell or otherwise not have decision-making freedom. The Vikings have nine other candidates with Alexander out of the pool, including interim GM Rob Brzezinski.

Vikings | Terrill Davis signed Thu May 14, 06:54 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Terrill Davis (Oklahoma State) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Seahawks | Michael Briscoe off roster Thu May 14, 06:25 PM

Seattle Seahawks WR Michael Briscoe was waived Thursday, May 14, with a failure to disclose physical condition designation.

Giants | Thaddeus Dixon placed on IR Thu May 14, 05:12 PM

New York Giants CB Thaddeus Dixon (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, May 14.

Dolphins | James Ester claimed off waivers Thu May 14, 05:12 PM

Former Green Bay Packers DE James Ester was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins Thursday, May 14.

Packers | Brandon Cisse signs rookie deal Thu May 14, 04:50 PM

Green Bay Packers second-round draft choice CB Brandon Cisse signed a four-year contract with the Packers Thursday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Cisse thrived as a perimeter corner in the SEC. Quarterbacks averaged only 34.6 percent completion percentage when throwing in Cisse's direction. His size/athleticism combination makes him a perfect pick for the Packers.

Packers | Luke Lachey let go Thu May 14, 04:35 PM

Green Bay Packers TE Luke Lachey (undisclosed) was waived Thursday, May 14, with a failed physical designation.

Chargers | Mante' Morrow joins Chargers Thu May 14, 04:27 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Mante' Morrow (Upper Iowa) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.