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Commanders | WAS hasn't had recent discussions with Terry McLaurin (2025-07-19 12:13:00) [jump to this story] Bears | Luther Burden under contract (2025-07-18 16:44:00) [jump to this story] Browns | Quinshon Judkins won't report (2025-07-18 10:57:00) [jump to this story] Chargers | Tre Harris agrees to rookie deal (2025-07-17 16:15:00) [jump to this story] |
Ravens | Mike Green officially signed Thu Jul 17, 04:08 PM
Baltimore Ravens second-round draft choice DE Mike Green signed a four-year contract with the Ravens Thursday, July 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Titans | Tyrion Davis-Price let go Thu Jul 17, 03:59 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyrion Davis-Price was waived Thursday, July 17.
| Footballguys view: Tyrion Davis-Price generated some preseason buzz during his rookie campaign. But he's totalled just nine touches over the last two years with the 49ers and Eagles. He's likely destined to bounce around practice squads for the next few years. |
Broncos | RJ Harvey reaches agreement on deal Thu Jul 17, 02:09 PM
Denver Broncos second-round draft choice RB RJ Harvey agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Broncos Thursday, July 17, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Harvey was the team's second-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft, and he's there to be a big part of the offense. How large of a role will depend on his pass protection ability. With JK Dobbins on the roster, the Broncos will likely use both in an RBBC. Harvey could emerge as the primary back, but we'll need more information from camp and the preseason. Both are flex options for Fantasy GMs at this time. |
Chiefs | Suspension likely for Rashee Rice Thu Jul 17, 02:08 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is expected to receive a multi-game suspension after pleading guilty to two felony charges.
| Footballguys view: With the legal process done, the NFL can now make moves to decide on a suspension for Rice. The length is unknown at this time, and the timing of the suspension will be something to monitor as well. Fantasy GMs are excited about Rice coming back this year after an injury-shortened 2024. Rice caught 24 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns before going down with a knee injury in Week 4. His current ADP of WR17 may take a bit of a fall with this news. |
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Bears | CHI, Ozzy Trapilo reach deal Thu Jul 17, 01:53 PM
Chicago Bears second-round draft choice OT Ozzy Trapilo agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Bears Thursday, July 17, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Chargers | Mike Williams set to retire Thu Jul 17, 01:37 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams has informed the team that he is retiring from professional football, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Williams came back to the Chargers this offseason with the idea that he could catch some deep passes on the outside. Now, the team is going to be looking elsewhere with Williams hanging up his cleats. Guys like rookie WRs Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith get more of an opportunity with Williams retiring. This also helps the opportunity and potential fantasy value for Quentin Johnston, the Chargers no.2 receiver (with Ladd McConkey being their primary target). |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson on track for camp Thu Jul 17, 01:35 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) is believed to have recovered from his shoulder injury but may still be limited during the early part of training camp, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Good news for Richardson as he's set to battle Daniel Jones for the starting job. Richardson has athletic talent and arm strength, but he struggles to stay healthy and thus has lacked the time to hone his talent as a passer. Jones is now there to win the job if Richardson struggles or gets banged up. |
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Ravens | Mike Green close to deal Thu Jul 17, 01:26 PM
Baltimore Ravens second-round draft choice DE Mike Green is expected to reach an agreement on a four-year contract with the Ravens Thursday, July 17, according to sources.
Link to story Chargers | Najee Harris officially on NFI list Thu Jul 17, 01:20 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Thursday, July 17.
| Footballguys view: Harris, injured in a 4th of July accident, can be activated at any time. The injury was thought to be superficial, but missing time in camp says it might be a bit more serious. In the meantime, 2025 first-round pick Omarion Hampton - who has 'stud' running back written all over him - gets the bulk of the first-team work. While Harris and Hampton were thought to be in a timeshare, this injury could open the door for Hampton to take over as the lead back. |
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Jaguars | Jack Kiser signs rookie deal Thu Jul 17, 01:18 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars fourth-round draft choice LB Jack Kiser signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars Thursday, July 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Bears | Shemar Turner under contract Thu Jul 17, 01:17 PM
Chicago Bears second-round draft choice DE Shemar Turner signed a four-year contract with the Bears Thursday, July 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Jordan Addison to plead guilty Thu Jul 17, 01:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison will plead guilty to a lesser charge after initially being charged with driving under the influence.
| Footballguys view: Fines and probation are coming up for Addison with this lesser sentence. Now, the NFL can step in and decide on further disciplinary action. A suspension in 2025 is now possible for Addison. His current ADP of WR36 could drop a bit with this news. |
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Chiefs | Rashee Rice pleads guilty Thu Jul 17, 01:09 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice has agreed to plead guilty to two felony charges stemming from a car crash in 2024 and has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and five years of deferred probation.
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Titans | Jordan Mims signs with Titans Thu Jul 17, 11:08 AM
Free-agent RB Jordan Mims (Saints) agreed to a two-year deal with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, July 17. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
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Commanders | Luke McCaffrey making strides Thu Jul 17, 02:18 AM
Washington Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey showed 'an improved understanding of the playbook and improved confidence' during offseason practices, in the opinion of The Athletic's Mike Jones, who writes that McCaffrey should 'carve out a meaningful role in 2025.'
| Footballguys view: Let's put a pin in this, and dynasty GMs need to certainly take note. McCaffrey is an athletic technician who knows how to get open, but he had a disappointing rookie season. The Commanders need some young talent to elevate as QB Jayden Daniels continues to grow in the NFL. McCaffrey is buried on the depth chart at this time, and we'll see if these strides taken help him earn more playing time. |
Commanders | One-year deal for Von Miller Thu Jul 17, 02:03 AM
Updating an earlier report, the Washington Commanders are signing free-agent LB Von Miller (Bills) to a one-year contract, though the two sides are still finalizing the terms, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Steelers | Kaleb Johnson an ideal fit in Pittsburgh Thu Jul 17, 01:19 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Kaleb Johnson is an 'ideal scheme fit' for the wide-zone runs favored by offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, in the opinion of The Athletic's Mike DeFabo, who adds that the rookie's 'patient running style' and 'bruising body type' give Johnson an 'excellent chance' to become the Steelers' 'feature back of the future' as the season plays out.
| Footballguys view: Johnson is an absolute hammer, and he wins with strength, decisiveness, and a hard-charging style that makes you think old-school Steelers football. In a wide-zone system, Johnson will be able to take advantage of defenders who get out of position. With his powerful stride and lateral agility, Johnson could be quite productive as a rookie. He's going to work as co-starters with Jaylen Warren in 2025. |
49ers | Jacob Cowing set for larger role? Thu Jul 17, 12:46 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jacob Cowing might 'carve out an important role' during training camp, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic, who writes that the team likes his 'toughness, speed, and nose for yards after catch.' Tafur adds that Cowing could inherit 'a lot' of the gadget plays that current Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel got during his time with the 49ers.
| Footballguys view: There has been a consistent drumbeat here. Nobody with the 49ers has taken advantage of the offseason like Cowing, according to reports. He's worked on his speed out of breaks, and Cowing has added weight to his frame. In deeper leagues, we like taking Cowing as a late-round flier pick with upside. |
Patriots | Stefon Diggs eyeing Week 1 Thu Jul 17, 12:46 AM
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (knee) is 'trending' towards playing in Week 1, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
| Footballguys view: Diggs suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 last year, but it looks like he could be ready for the season opener. The Patriots signed him to a big deal this offseason with the idea he could be a no.1 receiver for second-year QB Drake Maye. Expect the team to ramp Diggs up as the season goes on as he truly may not look like himself until the halfway point. From a fantasy perspective, Diggs is a 'what the heck' flex option with flex appeal (WR3) if he is healthy and plays up to his potential. |
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49ers | Alfred Collins under contract Wed Jul 16, 10:21 PM
San Francisco 49ers DT Alfred Collins reached an agreement on a four-year, $10.3 million deal that includes over $9 million guaranteed, per sources.
Link to story Commanders | Washington signs Von Miller Wed Jul 16, 10:07 PM
Free-agent LB Von Miller (Bills) is signing with the Washington Commanders, according to sources.
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Seahawks | Two receivers cleared to practice Wed Jul 16, 05:51 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyrone Broden (undisclosed) and WR Montorie Foster Jr. (undisclosed) passed their physicals Wednesday, July 16, and have been activated from the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
Link to story 49ers | Kurtis Rourke officially on NFI Wed Jul 16, 05:02 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) was placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 16.
Link to story Chargers | Offseason injury for Mike Williams Wed Jul 16, 04:57 PM
Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list because of a minor injury he suffered during the offseason, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
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Chargers | Tre Harris remains absent Wed Jul 16, 04:44 PM
Los Angeles Chargers second-round draft choice WR Tre Harris still has not reported to training camp, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
Link to story Chargers | Najee Harris likely to go on NFI list Wed Jul 16, 04:39 PM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) likely will start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list, according to general manager Joe Hortiz.
| Footballguys view: According to The Athletic's Daniel Popper, Harris has been receiving treatment from doctors at Stanford after suffering what's been characterized as a "superficial" injury in a Fourth of July fireworks accident. The Chargers do not need to decide on a reserve/NFI list placement -- which requires a four-game absence -- for more than a month, and such a decision is unlikely if what we've heard to this point is true. We'll continue to watch for more, but Harris can come off the list at any time, and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport suggests the stay will be short. |
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Chiefs | Justyn Ross let go Wed Jul 16, 04:34 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Justyn Ross was waived Wednesday, July 16.
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Bills | Landon Jackson may not miss much time Wed Jul 16, 03:00 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Landon Jackson (undisclosed) may be able to participate once the team starts practicing next week, according to a source. Jackson has been placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
| Footballguys view: Any player who may not be ready for the start of the regular season will need to be put on PUP now before camp. On the camp PUP is the only way to begin the year on PUP when the games count. The Bills will monitor Jackson, and if he's not ready when the 53-man roster is made then they have the option of placing him on PUP due to this move now. |
Seahawks | Elijah Arroyo does not report Wed Jul 16, 02:45 PM
Seattle Seahawks second-round draft choice TE Elijah Arroyo did not report for the start of training camp with the other rookies because he still has not signed his contract.
| Footballguys view: There are some aspects of rookie contracts that can be negotiated (see Jayden Higgins deal), and the amount of the total guarantee is what is leading to these standoffs between teams and their second-round picks. The team is excited about Arroyo, and dynasty GMs are over the moon as well. With Noah Fant still on the roster, re-draft GMs will likely have to wait for Arroyo to become fantasy relevant. |
Commanders | Terry McLaurin uncertain about camp Wed Jul 16, 01:27 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin said he is frustrated with his contract situation and is not sure if he will report for the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Earlier reports revealed McLaurin has been talking with Commanders HC Dan Quinn this offseason even though he skipped offseason workouts and the mandatory minicamp. Now with training camp looming, McLaurin is unsure because he has yet to have a new contract. He's not looking to reset the receiver's market, but McLaurin certainly wants a raise. Set to make $25.5MM this year, McLaurin may be seeking a deal that pays him around $30MM annually. |
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49ers | NFI list expected for Kurtis Rourke Wed Jul 16, 01:17 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Kurtis Rourke (knee) is expected to start training camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Rourke partially tore his ACL during practice prior to the start of Indiana's 2024 season. The Ohio State transfer (and 49ers' seventh-round draft pick) played through the injury during his senior year before undergoing surgery in January. There's some Aidan O'Connell to his game, and Rourke is clearly a developmental pick who 49ers GM John Lynch believes would have gone higher in the draft if not injured. Dynasty GMs (deeper leagues) take note. |
Seahawks | Two receivers on NFI list Wed Jul 16, 01:01 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyrone Broden (undisclosed) and WR Montorie Foster Jr. (undisclosed) were placed on the Active/Non-Football Injury list Wednesday, July 16.
| Footballguys view: Broden is a big-bodied wideout the Seahawks picked up out of Arkansas as an undrafted free agent this year. Also undrafted was Foster out of Michigan State, and he's a chain-mover who works shorter/intermediate routes. Both are able to come back at any point during the preseason, and Fantasy GMs in super crazy deep dynasty formats can monitor their careers. |
Broncos | Jahdae Barron terms Wed Jul 16, 11:32 AM
Updating an earlier report, Denver Broncos CB Jahdae Barron's rookie deal was for four years and worth $18,073,176. He received a signing bonus of $9,784,126.
| Footballguys view: Barron was arguably the best corner in the 2025 NFL draft, and he's a versatile player who will compete to be the Broncos no.3 corner. A "star" at Texas (their version of 'rover' on defense), Barron is smart and can play in sub-packages at safety if need be. |
Bengals | Shemar Stewart training at Texas A&M Wed Jul 16, 11:28 AM
Cincinnati Bengals first-round pick EDGE Shemar Stewart has been training on his own at Texas A&M preparing for the season. Stewart is the only unsigned first-round draft pick.
| Footballguys view: This situation is an absolute disaster, and it seems to be only getting worse. Reports suggest Stewart could go back to college for another year and then declare for the 2026 NFL draft. The Bengals would receive no compensation if Stewart does not sign with them. All of this drama is due to language the Bengals don't have in terms of protection in participation that other teams have. It looks like this thing is far from over. Stay tuned. |
Broncos | Jahdae Barron signs rookie deal Wed Jul 16, 09:06 AM
Denver Broncos first-round pick CB Jahdae Barron agreed to a four-year rookie deal Wednesday, July 16. Financial terms weren't disclosed, but all first-round picks receive a fifth-year option.
Link to story Jaguars | LeQuint Allen battling for receiving role Wed Jul 16, 08:29 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB LeQuint Allen could carve out a role in the passing game, in the opinion of Jaguars Wire's Paul Bretl.
| Footballguys view: Allen is a back we're interested in - especially in Liam Coen's offense. There's a dash of James Cook to his game, and Allen is more than just a screen-pass specialist. As a receiver, Allen can be moved across the formation...something that Coen is likely to utilize. Travis Etienne is still there as the lead back, but the Jaguars could use a multi-headed RBBC with Etienne, Allen, Bhayshul Tuten, and Tank Bigsby. |
Jets | Braelon Allen to be NY's David Montgomery? Wed Jul 16, 01:24 AM
New York Jets RB Braelon Allen could fill a 'David Montgomery, power-running type' for the Jets this year, in the opinion of Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, who writes that the Jets are modeling their offense on the Detroit Lions with RB Breece Hall filling the role of Jahmyr Gibbs. Rosenblatt adds that Allen will have 'plenty of opportunities in 2025 to make his mark and prove he can be the long-term starter' with Hall set for free agency after the season.
| Footballguys view: Allen is not the runner that Montgomery is in a 1-for-1 comparison (Allen still dances a bit too much despite his size), but we love this idea. We'll see how Allen performs in this new system, and if he does well not only will he be more fantasy relevant but his dynasty stock would rise if he's seen as a clear-cut starter of the future with the Jets. Allen has a current ADP of RB54. |
Rams | Terrance Ferguson has chance to contribute in 2025 Wed Jul 16, 12:47 AM
Los Angeles Rams TE Terrance Ferguson has a chance to 'emerge' as a playmaker in LA's offense, in the opinion of Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic, though that is rooted in head coach Sean McVay using more two-tight end sets this year. Rodrigue notes that McVay has expressed a desire to be more multiple in terms of position groupings in 2025, which is something he did more late last season when TE Tyler Higbee returned from injury.
| Footballguys view: Ferguson looks like the tight end of the future with the Rams, and we're excited about his potential in this offense. Higbee is the starter, but Ferguson should get worked into the offense as he ramps up in his rookie season. Even without a Higbee injury, Ferguson may be an option for Fantasy GMs in re-draft formats this year. The rookie currently has an ADP of TE32. |
Chiefs | Rashee Rice ready to be true WR1? Wed Jul 16, 12:09 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is the Chiefs' 'best bet' to become the No. 1 receiver the team has lacked since WR Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2022, in the opinion of The Athletic's Zak Keefer, who writes that Rice has 'future Pro Bowler written all over him.'
| Footballguys view: Plenty of Fantasy GMs are enticed by what Rice could be with a full season in this Chiefs offense. Last year, Rice caught 24 passes for 288 yards and two touchdowns in three games before injuring his knee in Week 4. He finished his rookie season as the no.28 fantasy receiver as a rookie in 2023 with 79 catches for 938 yards and seven touchdowns. Rice has a current ADP of WR17. |
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Bills | Landon Jackson put on PUP list Tue Jul 15, 04:56 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Landon Jackson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Tuesday, July 15.
Link to story Vikings | Jordan Addison's DUI Trial Delayed; WR To Return To Court Thursday Tue Jul 15, 03:45 PM
According to Footballguys legal analyst Drew Davenport, Jordan Addison's case took a step backward today as a jury was set to be impaneled in his pending DUI case. Instead, the case was reset for a pretrial date on July 17th.
| Footballguys view: This shift may suggest that unresolved matters need to be addressed before the trial, stemming from Addison's July 2024 DUI arrest, can begin. Addison pleaded not guilty last December to charges of driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. His exact blood-alcohol concentration has not been disclosed. Addison could face a league-mandated three-game suspension if he's convicted. We'll continue to monitor this situation, but previous reports have suggested that the Vikings are prepared for that outcome. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs hints at more work as a receiver Tue Jul 15, 03:05 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs recently told reporters that he was 'being split out (during offseason work)... way more than I was the past two years.''I gotta learn the formations for this, but I'm being split out ... like way more than I was the past two years. That's good, that's going to be fun. I've been waiting on that. (New offensive coordinator John Morton) wants me to be more involved in it, so that's what he plans on doing,' Gibbs said.
| Footballguys view: Morton replaced Ben Johnson as the team's OC this offseason. And while Morton has said he won't be making wholesale changes to an already-successful scheme (the Lions scored the most points in the league last season), this adjustment makes sense. As Profootballtalk.com put it, "Gibbs scored 20 touchdowns for the Lions last season, so there's not much need to elaborate on why the team would want to find more ways to put the ball in his hands." Gibbs, who caught 104 passes over his first two NFL seasons, is being drafted as the RB3 with the fifth pick overall. |
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Bears | Colston Loveland pronounces himself fit Tue Jul 15, 02:49 PM
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) recently told Mike Berman of NBC Chicago that his surgically repaired shoulder is 100% but that he did not know if he would be on the field at the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Loveland told MLive.com's Aaron McCann last week he will not have a full sense of how his recovery went until he reports to training camp. His latest comment suggests we might have to wait a bit longer for clarity. We'll continue to monitor developments on this, while reminding you that Loveland is being drafted as TE13 in the 10th round. |
Jets | Sauce Gardner lands record-setting extension Tue Jul 15, 02:36 PM
New York Jets CB Sauce Gardner reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $120.4 million on Tuesday, July 15. The deal makes Gardner the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
| Footballguys view: Twenty-four hours after reaching a long-term contract extension with WR Garrett Wilson, the Jets rewarded Gardner with his record-setting contract. Garnder surpasses Texans star Derek Stingley Jr., who received a three-year, $90 million extension in March, as the highest-paid at their position. The Jets have now secured two foundational players through 2030, taking a proactive approach seldom seen in the franchise's history. Gardner and Wilson became the first two former first-round picks under the NFL's current financial system, which went into effect in 2011, to receive extensions in their first year of eligibility (after three years). |
Giants | Russell Wilson not close to considering retirement Tue Jul 15, 02:29 PM
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson, who will turn 37 years old in November, recently confirmed to SI.com's Conor Orr that he wants to play 'five-plus years.'
| Footballguys view: Rookie Jaxson Dart is the future, but Wilson is clearly looking to put that on hold. More immediately, as Footballguy Jason Wood noted last week, we don't expect Wilson to be a fantasy star in 2025, but if he matches his numbers from Pittsburgh last season, it'll be a plus. Competent QB play would elevate Malik Nabers to a top-five receiver and create upside for Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Theo Johnson. |
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Chiefs | Trey Smith resets guard market with huge contract Tue Jul 15, 02:06 PM
Kansas City Chiefs OG Trey Smith reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $94 million - including $70 million guaranteed - on Tuesday, July 15. The deal keeps Smith from playing on the franchise tag and will make him the highest-paid guard in NFL history.
| Footballguys view: A sixth-round pick in 2021, Smith became an instant starter, playing 100 percent of the team's offensive snaps in his rookie year. In all, he has started 67 regular-season games and 13 postseason games for Kansas City. If Smith and the Chiefs had not come to an agreement before Tuesday's deadline, Smith would have been limited to playing on a one-year deal in 2025. Now that he's locked in long-term, it's worth noting Footballguy Matt Bitonti's latest Offensive Line Rankings have the Chiefs at No. 9 overall. Smith's presence is a factor in that ranking. |
Chargers | Najee Harris due back soon Tue Jul 15, 11:01 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to be on the field sooner rather than later and will not miss games, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Harris suffered an eye injury during a fireworks incident at a Fourth of July event. Assuming Harris makes good on the reporting, he'll likely open the season sharing the Chargers' backfield with 22nd overall draft pick Omarion Hampton. Again, Hampton is currently being drafted as RB16 in Round 4. Harris is RB34 with a ninth-round price. |
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Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. could join NFL's elite Tue Jul 15, 01:41 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. could be 'knocking on the door' as one of the NFL's 'premier receivers,' in the opinion of Jeff Howe of The Athletic, who writes that Thomas could 'explode' in 2025 if the pairing of QB Trevor Lawrence and new head coach Liam Coen 'works out the way it's been envisioned.'
| Footballguys view: Despite being the fourth rookie receiver off the board in last April's NFL Draft, Thomas was the most prolific of the class, with 82 receptions, 1,282 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He finished the year as WR5 with 280 fantasy points. Thomas had 13 weeks of WR3 or better production. That includes six games as WR12 or better with three top-5 finishes. He had five WR2 finishes. Meanwhile, new head coach Liam Coen has told reporters his passing game will "run through" Thomas. The second-year man, who was WR1 over the final three weeks last year, is being drafted as WR8. |
Panthers | Better days ahead for Xavier Legette? Tue Jul 15, 01:00 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette struggled as a rookie, which included eight dropped passes, but the selection of WR Tetairoa McMillan 'should take some pressure' off Legette, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Person, who writes that as QB Bryce Young 'develops' and McMillan 'draws coverage' that Legette should see his production improve in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Person went on to suggest we probably should have seen Legette's rookie struggles coming. After all, Legette wasn't a full-time starter until his fifth season at South Carolina. That said, Legette wasn't a total bust. The 6-3, 227-pounder caught 49 passes for 497 yards and four touchdowns. Legette's WR65 Average Draft Position and 14th-round price tag make it easy to invest if you believe a turnaround is coming. |
Texans | C.J. Stroud in better shape entering 2025 Tue Jul 15, 12:22 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud (shoulder) worked during the offseason to 'los[e] body fat, try to be faster, stronger' per comments from Stroud, who said that the training 'went really well,' though it did lead to soreness in his throwing shoulder that led to him missing practices during OTAs and minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Stroud felt the additional work was necessary after he saw dips in passing yards (3,727) and touchdowns (20) in Year 2 after being named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. Part of the issue last season was Stroud taking too many hits (he was sacked 52 times). So he worked on his speed to help evade defenders in the pocket. Meanwhile, HC DeMeco Ryans hopes for improvement under new OC Nick Caley to help them "get over the hump." If that happens, fantasy investors landing Stroud as QB18 in Round 11 will have made out. |
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