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Lions | Sam LaPorta dangerous after the catch Fri Jul 10, 09:13 PM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta led all tight ends last season with 6.9 yards after the catch per reception.
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49ers | George Kittle in exclusive company Fri Jul 10, 08:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle is one of three players with at least six touchdown catches in each of the past five seasons.
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Raiders | Brock Bowers the top tight end? Fri Jul 10, 08:35 PM
Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers is the league's top tight end when it comes to receiving skills, according to an NFL coordinator. 'As far as route running, separation, zone instincts, yards-after-catch ability combination, he's better than the field in those areas,' the coordinator said.
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Colts | Daniel Jones a full go for camp Fri Jul 10, 08:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones (Achilles) said he is 'cleared to do everything' as he rehabs from a torn Achilles. 'I think it's just about, at this point, sharpening that,' Jones said.
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Dolphins | Miami to have competition for No. 2 RB job Fri Jul 10, 05:03 PM
Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon II and RB Jaylen Wright will compete for the No. 2 running back job during training camp.
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Cowboys | George Pickens working out with teammates Fri Jul 10, 04:27 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens is working out with QB Dak Prescott and other offensive teammates in Utah, according to DLLS Sports' Clarence Hill Jr.
| Footballguys view: There was some early offseason concern about Pickens not playing on his franchise tag, but that doesn't appear to be an issue anymore. He was at OTAs and is practicing with teammates before training camp. Entering his age-25 season, another strong campaign could set him up for a monstrous contract in 2026. Pickens was a steady WR1 with Dallas last year, and could hopefully pick up where he left off. He's being drafted at the 2/3 turn in fantasy drafts, a fair cost given his upside. |
Bears | Sam Roush signs rookie contract Fri Jul 10, 04:06 PM
Chicago Bears third-round draft choice TE Sam Roush signed a four-year contract with the Bears Friday, July 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rousch is cut from the same cloth as Cole Kmet, an in-line tight end with the versatility and length to be an above-average receiver. While Colston Loveland is the top tight end here, Roush is set to be Kmet's heir apparent. Ben Johnson showed a penchant for multiple-tight-end sets in both Detroit and Chicago, and he's setting himself up to have that flexibility for years to come with the Bears. Roush is off the fantasy radar for now, but he's a name to know in dynasty leagues. |
Saints | Tyler Shough designated as an x-factor Fri Jul 10, 02:10 PM
New Orleans Saints QB Tyler Shough was labeled as an x-factor for the 2026 season by ESPN's Seth Walder.
| Footballguys view: Rookie quarterbacks can often surprise before the league gets an offseason to analyze and reset. Shough certainly surprised in Year 1. And the Saints trusted him enough to sign Travis Etienne and draft Jordyn Tyson and Oscar Delp. They are surrounding him with playmakers to see how he develops. The Saints' success will hinge on his ability to adapt to new coverages in Year 2, making him the most important factor going into the season. |
Giants | Isaiah Likely poised for more targets Fri Jul 10, 01:45 PM
New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely is projected to be an x-factor for the team with increased targets if WR Malik Nabers misses time to start the season, according to ESPN's Seth Walder.
| Footballguys view: John Harbaugh might not be the Giants' playcaller, but his hand is heavily involved in the team's identity. Moves for Likely and Patrick Ricard signal a desire to implement a similar offense to what Harbaugh installed with the Ravens: run-heavy game plans and jumbo sets. Likely has familiarity with this offense, and could benefit early from spending four years with Harbaugh in Baltimore. Entering his age-26 season, Likely is poised for a career year. While he's never amounted to much more than a back-end TE2, his upside as a pure receiving threat makes him an intriguing target in fantasy drafts. |
NFL | Derek Carr leaves door cracked open Fri Jul 10, 11:34 AM
Former New Orleans Saints QB Derek Carr said it would take a special situation for him to come out of retirement.
| Footballguys view: On Carr's GMFB appearance, he also stated that multiple teams have reached out to him. He walked away from football in 2024 after persistent shoulder issues, forfeiting $30M of the remaining money on his guaranteed contract. While some players desperately hang on to their active careers as long as possible, Carr appears at ease in retirement. If a contender were to lose a quarterback and call him, he might return à la Philip Rivers. But the 35-year-old has most likely played his last snap. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels working out with teammates Thu Jul 9, 05:33 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels has recently been working out with some of his pass catchers leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: Daniels' elbow injury appears to be completely behind him, and he's working hard to regain the magic from his rookie season. He's the leader of this team and has some new weapons going into 2026. It's a good sign that he's taking the initiative to get some extra work in before training camp opens. Daniels is getting drafted as a middling QB1 and has the upside to finish as a top-three quarterback. |
Bills | Brandin Cooks hopes to return Thu Jul 9, 04:07 PM
Free-agent WR Brandin Cooks (Bills) said he wants to re-sign with the Buffalo Bills.
| Footballguys view: Cooks was largely a non-factor last year with Buffalo, and his lack of involvement was probably a motivator to trade for DJ Moore. He understandably wants to return. But going into what would be his age-33 season, Cooks' days as an NFL receiver may be behind him. |
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Commanders | Dyami Brown could be a deep-threat in the offense Thu Jul 9, 03:09 PM
Washington Commanders WR Dyami Brown could emerge as a reliable deep-threat for the team in their offense after joining them this offseason, according to ESPN's Aaron Schatz.
| Footballguys view: After a year in Jacksonville, Brown will return to the team that drafted him. He and Treylon Brooks should compete for the role of field stretcher, with Terry McLaurin serving as the X and Chig Okonkwo as the primary underneath target. If the Commanders' offense can return to its 2024 form with a healthy Jayden Daniels, there's theoretical upside for Brown. But he'd likely need a strong camp to get on the fantasy radar. |
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Bears | Caleb Williams an x-factor for 2026 Thu Jul 9, 02:35 PM
Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams is being labeled as an x-factor for his team for the 2026 season, according to ESPN's Seth Walder. He points to Williams' QBR being below league average, and if he can raise it, his production would skyrocket.
| Footballguys view: Williams had great highlights last year, his first with Ben Johnson. But the consistency, especially in the short and intermediate areas of the field, was lacking. Johnson has talked about the focus on accuracy and completion percentage this season, stating that "You get what you emphasize... Completion percentage is something that we're going to emphasize." An uptick in efficiency and consistency from Williams could help this be one of the best offenses in the league. |
Browns | Shedeur Sanders 'closing the gap' in QB battle Thu Jul 9, 02:12 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is 'closing the gap' on QB Deshaun Watson for the starting quarterback role.
| Footballguys view: A couple of months ago, all indications were that Watson had the inside track to the starting job. Considering we're a few weeks out of OTAs, it's hard to see what Sanders could be doing to close the gap. Todd Monken has refused to name a starter, but we should get some clarity in training camp. Until then, drafters in deep best ball leagues can take final-round shots on either quarterback. It would be a surprise if either quarterback earns and holds the starting job for the entire season. |
49ers | De'Zhaun Stribling could make an impact Thu Jul 9, 01:26 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling was labeled as a non-starter to know by ESPN's Aaron Schatz. He credited Stribling's yards after the catch potential in Kyle Shanahan's offense.
| Footballguys view: Stribling will have a chance to earn a starting role with Jauan Jennings now in Minnesota. Stribling is a fantastic blocker, and that alone could lead to snaps. Mike Evans and Ricky Pearsall are likely atop the depth chart to start the season, but Stribling was selected with the 33rd overall pick, clearly signaling plans for him. And Evans and Pearsall have struggled to stay healthy. Stribling is falling deep into drafts this year and has enough injury-away contingent upside to make him an alluring target. |
Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett hosts workout Thu Jul 9, 11:29 AM
Arizona Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett hosted a private workout with skill-position players including WR Marvin Harrison Jr. and TE Trey McBride. Brissett missed organized team activities due to a contract dispute.
| Footballguys view: Brissett and the Cardinals are still at a standstill over an extension, but the players clearly view him as the starting quarterback. The Cardinals' quarterback room could remain fluid this year, with Carson Beck and Gardner Minshew both vying for starts. However, Brissett took this offense to new heights last year, and fantasy managers should hope he ends up as the Week 1 starter. |
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49ers | Christian McCaffrey ready for more? Wed Jul 8, 08:50 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey can be an elite running back 'for at least one more year,' according to an NFC executive. 'But he's such an elite overall player with versatility who takes care of himself,' the executive said.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey is coming off another superb year as he heads into his age-30 season. Ricky Pearsall is expected back and healthy. The team drafted De'Zhaun Stribling. The signed Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. There are more mouths to feed than last year, but McCaffrey is clearly the engine powering the offense. He's being valued as a consensus top-six pick, and if healthy, he can finish as fantasy's top-scoring player again. |
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Eagles | Drop in explosion from Saquon Barkley Wed Jul 8, 08:29 PM
Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley had four runs of 20-plus yards last season after recording 17 such runs the previous year.
| Footballguys view: Barkley's 2024 season was highlighted by breakaway runs through the second level, but he was regularly tripped up there in 2025. With Kevin Patullo out of the picture, there's hope that Sean Mannion can get this offense back on track. A lack of a deep postseason run and minimized usage could lead to fresher legs for Barkley. He's settling into Round 2 of fantasy drafts, where both his upside and downside are being recognized. |
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Jaguars | Travis Hunter on track for camp Wed Jul 8, 08:22 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter (knee) will be a 'full go' for training camp, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
| Footballguys view: Hunter was limited through OTAs while returning from last year's torn LCL, so this is great news. The big question for fantasy managers has been regarding his deployment on both sides of the ball. NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe stated yesterday that he expects Hunter to be a full-time defensive player, and the Jaguars' offseason moves signal as much. Hunter has contingent upside as a late-round target in fantasy drafts, and we'll hope for more information on his role throughout training camp. |
Browns | Harold Fannin present this offseason Wed Jul 8, 03:36 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (undisclosed) was engaged in the offseason program even though he was not able to participate in practice, according to tight ends coach Jeff Blasko.
| Footballguys view: Fannin, who led the Browns with 72 receptions -- the most ever by a Cleveland rookie, was limited late last season by a groin injury. It's not clear if his current undisclosed injury is related to that or a new injury. As Fannin steps into his second year with the Browns, his presence as a pass catcher, as well as in the run game and in protection, will play an important role in the overall success of the Browns' offense, so we'll be watching for more. |
Titans | Tyjae Spears looking to improve Wed Jul 8, 03:10 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears said has been trying to consistently improve this offseason.
| Footballguys view: A third-round pick in 2023, Spears has played in 42 games over three seasons, with three starts. He's totaled 1,048 rushing yards and eight touchdowns over that time while also catching 127 passes for 873 yards and two more scores. In June, Titans coach Robert Saleh called Spears one of the "bell cows" at the running back position, where Spears plays alongside veteran Tony Pollard. The Titans plan to use Pollard and Spears plenty in 2026, but what the division of carries and reps looks like remains to be seen. Pollard is being drafted as RB29; Spears is RB42. |
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Bills | Tyrell Shavers a PUP candidate Wed Jul 8, 02:16 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Tyrell Shavers (knee) is a candidate to start the regular season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of Syracuse.com's Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot.
| Footballguys view: Shavers tore his ACL during the team's Wild Card victory against the Jaguars and could be heading for a redshirt season. In 2025, Shavers stepped into a larger role with the Bills after making the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp. He appeared in all 17 games during the regular season, recording 23 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown. |
Texans | Jaylin Noel poised for larger role in 2026 Tue Jul 7, 02:49 PM
Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel could take on a larger role in the offense if WR Tank Dell (knee) is not back to 100%. He could find himself earning the team's slot receiver role, according to ESPN's Aaron Schatz.
| Footballguys view: Schatz contends that Noel's 4.38-second 40-yard dash speed shows that he can be a serious threat, but he is also good at finding holes in zones. Noel had 26 catches for 292 yards and two touchdowns as a rookie. Expect him to be available on your waiver wire after the season begins. |
Bills | Ray Davis worth keeping an eye on Tue Jul 7, 02:43 PM
Buffalo Bills RB Ray Davis is 'an excellent backup' to James Cook III, according to ESPN's Aaron Schatz.
| Footballguys view: While Cook deservedly gets the accolades, Schatz notes that Davis averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 8.6 yards per reception with two receiving touchdowns in his reserve role last year. He was also one of the top kick returners in the NFL. Davis is being drafted as RB64 in the 17th round. That's a great price for an insurance policy. |
Seahawks | Rashid Shaheed could emerge as the team's WR2 Tue Jul 7, 02:37 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed could emerge as the team's WR2 in 2026, according to ESPN's Seth Walder.
| Footballguys view: While Shaheed delivered a kick return touchdown in the playoffs, his receiving production after he was traded to Seattle was lower than expected. Shaheed recorded 1.8 yards per route run with the Saints in the first half of 2025 but only 1.1 with Seattle, postseason included. Still, with a full offseason as a Seahawk, Walder believes Shaheed could be a productive No. 2 option behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With a WR56 ADP and 11th-round price, taking a chance on him as your WR5 isn't cost-prohibitive. |
Eagles | Hollywood Brown to have 'a role' in the offense Tue Jul 7, 02:18 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Hollywood Brown is expected to have 'a role' in the team's offense in 2026, according to ESPN's Aaron Schatz.
| Footballguys view: Schatz acknowledges that Brown is not going to start, but the 2019 first-rounder will get opportunities in his first season with the Eagles. Last season, he had 49 catches in Kansas City for 587 yards and five touchdowns, and his average of 12.0 yards per reception was his highest since 2020. DeVonta Smith, rookie Makai Lemon, and Dontayvion Wicks are likely ahead of Brown on the depth chart, so consistent weekly production seems unlikely. Brown's ADP, he's WR107, reflects that. |
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Patriots | Eli Raridon may need to block more Tue Jul 7, 10:51 AM
New England Patriots third-round pick TE Eli Raridon may be asked to block more after the season-ending injury to TE Julian Hill (knee).
| Footballguys view: According to USA Today's Jordy McElroy, the Patriots hope that Raridon can contribute right out of the gate. Still, it's hard to count on that kind of progress from a first-year tight end, and the Patriots could explore bringing in a veteran tight end for training camp. From a fantasy perspective, Hunter Henry is locked in as a solid starter for the Patriots, but he turns 32 later this year. Raridon is a versatile option with the ability to serve as a solid receiving tight end, but he could be asked to do more of the latter early on. |
Cardinals | Kendrick Bourne on track for solid role Tue Jul 7, 12:09 AM
Arizona Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne is expected to be the No. 3 receiver for the Cardinals this upcoming season.
| Footballguys view: Bourne enters his 10th NFL season and his first with the Cardinals. He has 313 career receptions for 4,008 yards in stints with the 49ers and Patriots, and his best season was in 2021 in New England, when he caught 55 passes for 800 yards and five touchdowns. Now almost 31 years old, can he produce at the level the Cardinals need from their No. 3 receiver, although he will be No. 4 among pass catchers, as tight end Trey McBride is one of the top targets. |
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Browns | Cleveland receives salary cap credits for Deshaun Watson Mon Jul 6, 11:47 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson's insurance kicked back more than $88 million in total salary-cap credits from 2024 through 2029 to the team, according to NFLPA records.
| Footballguys view: While the trade for Watson and the five-year, $230 million, fully-guaranteed contract combine to create one of the single worst transactions in NFL history, the Browns' decision to purchase insurance (the premiums for which surely weren't cheap) resulted in the more than $88 million in refunds for the games Watson missed due to injury. Watson will compete with Shedeur Sanders for the starting job in training camp. |
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Titans | Daniel Bellinger working on his game Mon Jul 6, 11:29 AM
Tennessee Titans TE Daniel Bellinger said he has improved as a blocker but wants to improve after the catch. 'I want to be more dynamic after the catch,' Bellinger said. 'I want to get better at that and continue to grow in that area. ... (But) my job overall is to help us win. Whatever that takes, whatever they need me to do, I am here to do it.'
| Footballguys view: Then the Titans signed the former Giants tight end to a three-year, $24 million deal, which is just outside the top-20 contracts for tight ends around the NFL. Unquestionably, the Titans are paying Bellinger like a starter, while Gunnar Helm was a Day 3 pick last year. Still, Helm's established chemistry with Ward, his production last year, and the team's willingness to let Chig Okonkwo move on in free agency are all positives. Helm is being drafted as TE27 in the 17th round. Bellinger does not currently have an ADP. |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers enjoying offense Mon Jul 6, 12:10 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said he is enjoying the familiarity with head coach Mike McCarthy's offense. 'It's stuff that we used to run, but he's just called it something different now,' Rodgers said. 'It's just the next generations of the West Coast offense. From a real fundamental level, it's all about the quarterback's timing.'
| Footballguys view: When McCarthy last ran an offense, it was led by quarterback Dak Prescott, and Dallas was 21st in scoring back in 2024. McCarthy's taking over a Pittsburgh offense that wasn't much better in 2025, ranking 16th in scoring -- its sixth consecutive season outside the top 10 in scoring. Adding to the positive vibe, Rodgers will have another option out wide this year after the Steelers acquired Michael Pittman JR. in a trade with the Colts. Pittman bolsters a WR corps led by DK Metcalf and infused with some youthful energy from second-round rookie Germie Bernard. |
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Patriots | Terrell Jennings on track to be No. 3 back? Mon Jul 6, 12:09 AM
New England Patriots RB Terrell Jennings 'appears to have the early edge' in the battle to be the No. 3 running back behind RB Rhamondre Stevenson and RB TreVeyon Henderson.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Mike Reiss, the 6-foot, 220-pound Jennings appears to have that edge based on his work with the first-unit punt protection team. A 2024 undrafted free agent out of Florida A&M, he finished last season on injured reserve (concussion) after having been signed from the practice squad and appearing in seven games. |
Texans | New workload for Woody Marks Mon Jul 6, 12:08 AM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks' role this season is expected to include more pass-catching duties and a new role on kickoff returns.
| Footballguys view: Marks emerged as the starting running back as a rookie, replacing Nick Chubb as the primary centerpiece of an up-and-down running game. This year, Marks is adapting smoothly to a complementary role behind featured veteran David Montgomery after an offseason trade for the former Lion and Bear. "I think the key for Woody is understanding his role, which he does," RBs coach and assistant head coach Danny Barrett told KPRC 2. "He's going to get lots of opportunities." But those opportunities will come behind Montgomery. Marks is currently being drafted as RB42 in Round 11. |
Cowboys | Jaydon Blue locked in and ready to go Mon Jul 6, 12:07 AM
Dallas Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue admitted he 'wasn't really there' in his rookie season of 2025, but he is 'ready to go now'. The former University of Texas star enters the season in a battle to be the primary backup to RB Javonte Williams. 'I didn't start off like I should have,' Blue said. 'Maybe if it was not practicing the right way or just on a maturity level, I think I wasn't really there. But just learning from all the vets, having the offseason that I've had, I think I'm ready to go.'
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys need much more from Blue in Year 2. He's the ideal complement to Williams, but his rookie season was a dud. Blue only had 129 yards and one touchdown on 38 carries in 2025. He didn't make his debut until Week 5. This year, the Cowboys believe Blue's ability as a pass catcher would make him the perfect match with Williams. What Blue could bring in the passing game would also add another element to what should again be one of the NFL's best offenses. The price is right. Blue is being drafted as RB70 outside Round 20. |
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Falcons | Kyle Pitts feels he's just getting started Sun Jul 5, 05:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts signed a big-money contract extension this offseason, and he views it as just the start of a new phase of his career. 'I think there's a lot more out there, a lot more to get, and a lot more things to keep grinding towards. It's cool to see,' Pitts said. He feels his best football is '100 percent' in the future.
| Footballguys view: Pitts is still just 25 years old and theoretically has his best days ahead of him. After a fantastic rookie campaign, Pitts' next season was cut short after tearing his MCL and PCL. His production and play over the next two seasons were underwhelming, but he started to look like his old self again in 2025, posting the best fantasy season of his career. Pitts is being drafted as a middling TE1 this year, but has the upside to drastically outperform his draft-day cost. |
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Commanders | Jayden Daniels sours on Brandon Aiyuk Sun Jul 5, 04:29 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, and embattled San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, apparently have had a beef on social media. Aiyuk wanted to play with his former Arizona State teammate, as he has had a very public contract dispute with his current team. It was thought he would eventually land in Washington, the only team to show any remote interest in him, but after Aiyuk insulted Daniels' mother, who is also his agent, that landing spot might no longer be in the cards. 'Enjoy retirement, pal,' Daniels posted on social media, tagging Aiyuk, before pulling it down later.
| Footballguys view: This recent Aiyuk saga has been impossible to predict at nearly every step. His near-daily social media posts about being a Commander drew some attention from Jayden Daniels, but the engagement quickly escalated into a public altercation. The 49ers still possess Aiyuk's contract and have been eerily quiet about him publicly. The speculation about him going to Washington seemed to be entirely pushed by Aiyuk himself. George Kittle recently said of Aiyuk, "I watched him run over 22 miles an hour and stop on a dime. So, he's still got it, or at least that was a year, eight months ago." Still just 28, the off-field issues are beginning to outweigh what upside he could bring to the field. Aiyuk and Daniels are reported to have unfollowed each other on social media, likely closing the door on a trade to the Commanders. |
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Raiders | Jack Bech could take another step in 2026 Sun Jul 5, 03:34 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jack Bech, picked in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, could be a big part of the offense in 2026. He showed signs in the last few games of his rookie campaign, and head coach Klint Kubiak is looking to unlock and unleash Bech. He is putting the receiver in positions to make plays and be successful. He reportedly had a strong showing in organized team activities (OTAs), too.
| Footballguys view: Bech is a bit older of a prospect, turning 25 this year, his second in the league. The hope when the Raiders drafted him was that he'd make an immediate impact, but he failed to do much in his rookie season. With a new coaching staff and a thin receiver room, where Jalen Nailor and Tre Tucker are his primary competition, Bech will have a chance to establish a large role this season. He's not someone worth heavily targeting in fantasy drafts right now, but he's a name to watch throughout camp. |
NFL | DeAndre Hopkins still hopes to join contender Sun Jul 5, 01:40 PM
Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens) remains hopeful of joining a contender for the 2026 season, but he won't race to join an organization. 'I still got a lot ball left,' Hopkins said. 'I know in my position, I'm a utility guy. I'm a special situation kind of guy. I can go out there and beat anybody one on one at any time, but as of lately, I've been a third-down guy. I wasn't used in the red zone last year. But (on) third down, they're gonna put D-Hop in, they're gonna come to me. I don't think that'll change anytime soon.'
| Footballguys view: Self-awareness is an important trait, and Hopkins has it. Now 34 years old, he isn't the every-down WR1 he once was. But he's got a bag of tricks he can reach into in a pinch, and he still has massive hands and tenacity to come down with contested catches. Coming off a season with just 330 yards, his fantasy-relevant days are likely behind him. But he can find a path to being a situational contributor in the right offense. |
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NFL | Tyreek Hill could miss entire 2026 season Sun Jul 5, 11:25 AM
Free-agent WR Tyreek Hill (knee) may not be able to suit up at all during the 2026 season, in the opinion of Bleacher Report's James Palmer. Multiple NFL teams are monitoring the situation but Hill is still in the process of recovering from multiple torn knee ligaments and a dislocated knee.
| Footballguys view: Going in what would be his age-32 season, Hill is firmly on the wrong side of the age curve. Last year's knee injury was one that younger players have taken years to recover from, making Hill's recovery at his advanced age even harder. Hill's game is largely predicated on his explosiveness, and last year's injury could take some time for him to regain that, if ever. There's hope that Hill can heal up and rejoin a team later in the year, but it's hard to recommend him as a late-round target. Even if he does return, it could be late in the year and with limited usage. |
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders expected to stay put Sun Jul 5, 10:45 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders is not expected to be traded, even if he loses the preseason competition for the Browns' starting quarterback job to QB Deshaun Watson, according to multiple league sources.
| Footballguys view: There's no reason for the Browns to trade Sanders. He's on an incredibly team-friendly rookie deal, just four years and $4.6 million. At best, they can stumble into the quarterback of their future for cheap. At worst, that's still a good deal for a backup. Sanders generates a lot of media buzz, but his situation, at least in the short term, seems pretty straightforward. |
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Cowboys | Jonathan Mingo made no impact Sat Jul 4, 09:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Jonathan Mingo appeared in six games after being acquired by the Cowboys last season, finishing with one reception on five targets.
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Patriots | Jam Miller could earn spot Sat Jul 4, 08:34 PM
New England Patriots RB Jam Miller should be 'in the thick of things' in the running back competition during training camp, according to Jordy McElroy of PatriotsWire.
| Footballguys view: Miller was a productive running back at Alabama and followed that up with an impressive showing at the NFL Combine. Despite that, he fell to Round 7 in the draft. The Patriots have a long history of hitting on late-round picks and UDFAs, giving Miller a bit more appeal than he may have on other rosters. He'd need some good reports in training camp to hit the redraft radar, but he's absolutely worth a stash in dynasty leagues. |
Colts | Josh Downs stepping up Sat Jul 4, 08:19 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs has been the 'go-to target' for the first-team offense during offseason workouts, according to Stephen Holder of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: With Michael Pittman in Pittsburgh and Alec Pierce recovering from ankle surgery, Downs currently sits atop the receiver depth chart. He does most of his damage outside the numbers while tight end Tyler Warren works across the middle of the field, making them good complementary players. When Pierce returns, his role as a valuable field-stretcher will open everything up. Downs has been steadily productive since he came into the league, but hasn't had a true breakout season. That could change in 2026, as Downs enters the season in the best situation of his career. |
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Raiders | Jalen Nailor in line for big role Sat Jul 4, 02:52 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Jalen Nailor is expected to be at least the No. 2 wide receiver for the Raiders this upcoming season, in the opinion of Raiders Wire's Levi Damien.
| Footballguys view: Damien contends Nailor is the only somewhat proven talent the Raiders added this offseason. According to Footballguy Matt Waldman, Nailor has the speed and ball skills to emerge as a bigger part of the passing game, but this will depend on his rapport with Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza. You'll likely see both this year, so it makes Nailor's targets more volatile than many in his ADP range. The former Viking is being drafted as WR63 in the 14th round. |
Titans | Calvin Ridley limited this offseason Sat Jul 4, 02:20 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley was a limited participant during the offseason workouts and mandatory minicamp.
| Footballguys view: In fact, Jim Wyatt of the team's official website characterized Ridley as "very limited" in offseason work. He was involved in just a few of the team period snaps as the training staff was careful with him. Wyatt does believe Ridley brings something different in terms of his speed, and his experience will help him. He's been great to Cam Ward and others from a leadership standpoint, and Wyatt knows the veteran is eager to bounce back after a disappointing 2025 season. Ridley is being drafted as WR69 this offseason, well behind rookie Carnell Tate (WR30) and Wan'Dale Robinson (WR47). |
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Seahawks | George Holani sees bulk of practice snaps Sat Jul 4, 11:26 AM
Seattle Seahawks RB George Holani received the bulk of the snaps with the first-team offense during the Seahawks' six full-squad practice sessions that were open to reporters, according to ESPN.com's Brady Henderson. Holani, Jadarian Price and Emanuel Wilson are expected to share playing time in the Seattle backfield while RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
| Footballguys view: Holani is squarely in Seattle's backfield plans for 2026 as he looks to build off his strong finish to 2025, when he performed well as a fill-in for Charbonnet. According to Footballguy Matt Waldman, Holani has agility, contact balance, and solid speed for his size. He has worked his way from undrafted free-agent status to potential playing time if he can hold off Wilson, as Charbonnet's projected early-season return is too optimistic. |
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49ers | Mike Evans a red zone star? Sat Jul 4, 12:09 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans was 'unstoppable in red zone drills' during OTAs, according to TE George Kittle.
| Footballguys view: Kittle, who was integral in recruiting Evans to the Niners, told reporters that during one of the final OTAs, Evans caught "three to five" touchdowns, using his size and leaping ability to haul in score after score. This adds to a previous report indicating Evans is heading for an "alpha" role in his first season in San Francisco. It's not hard to argue that Evans' current WR27 ADP doesn't reflect that role. Assuming he's on the field all 17 games, we're paying for Evans' floor and totally ignoring the historically high ceiling. |
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Eagles | Dallas Goedert declining? Sat Jul 4, 12:05 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert averaged 39.4 receiving yards per game in 2025, his lowest average since his rookie season.
| Footballguys view: While the yardage totals were down, Goedert was a force in the red zone in 2025, catching 11 TD passes, a new Eagles single-season tight end record. But given the diminished per-game production, it's fair to wonder if that regression will be a continuing trend. Working in his favor? Jalen Hurts has proven that he truly trusts throwing to three players -- A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Goedert. Brown is gone. That helps Goedert. It's also possible he'll be invigorated by Sean Mannion's new offensive scheme, which worked in Tucker Kraft's favor in Green Bay last year. |
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Eagles | Eli Stowers has work to do Sat Jul 4, 12:04 AM
Philadelphia Eagles TE Eli Stowers has 'a long way to go' as a blocker and will have to be used in a specialized role as a rookie, according to Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice.com.
| Footballguys view: Stowers was a high school quarterback who moved to tight end in college. The appeal is that he is an elite athlete who ran a 4.51 40, vertical leaped 45 1/2", and broad jumped 135". As Nick Sirianni said after the Eagles made the pick, Stowers can do things athletically that nobody else can. The downside is that Stowers is probably more of a big receiver at this point than he is a tight end. He has a long way to go as a blocker in the NFL. Given the long-term upside, Stowers' development is worth watching. |