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Patriots | Stefon Diggs on the field Fri May 23, 10:38 PM
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (knee) participated in drills during OTAs Thursday, May 22.
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Jaguars | Dyami Brown making good impression Fri May 23, 10:26 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Dyami Brown has flashed during OTAs and could be a 'critical cog' of the offense, according to Kainani Stevens of Jaguars.com.
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Buccaneers | Rachaad White not long for Tampa? Fri May 23, 09:53 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Rachaad White made a social media post that seemed to suggest that the 2025 season will be his last as a member of the Buccaneers.
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Cowboys | Javonte Williams feeling good Fri May 23, 04:10 PM
Dallas Cowboys RB Javonte Williams said he feels like himself for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in 2022. He has received a majority of the work with the first-team offense during offseason workouts.
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Bears | J.K. Dobbins a possibility for Chicago? Fri May 23, 03:02 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Chargers) has 'the size and rushing style that would complement D'Andre Swift will and add a physicality to the attack that's beneficial to (head coach) Ben Johnson's scheme,' according to Scott Bair of the Marquee Sports Network. Bair also believes that Dobbins is 'a safer bet' to sign with the team than former Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb.
| Footballguys view: The Bears are looking to add more talent to their running backs room, and Dobbins could be that guy. He's a season veteran coming off a good season with the Chargers where he had 905 yards rushing and nine rushing touchdowns. The Bears have until July 22nd to sign Dobbins because the Chargers put an unrestricted free agent tender on him and will have 'exclusive negotiating rights' after that date. |
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Steelers | Jaylen Warren unlikely to return to Pittsburgh in 2026? Fri May 23, 02:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Jaylen Warren will likely not sign with the team once his rookie contract expires at the end of the 2025 season, in the opinion of Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac.
| Footballguys view: We'll see what Warren can do this season. He's going to be working in a RBBC with 2025 second-round pick Kaleb Johnson. While Johnson is a hammer as a runner (think Demarco Murray), Warren is an efficient player who can work as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. It's tough to get paid as a running back in this league, and Warren may not be as dynamic at the position as the team wants. |
Steelers | Aaron Rodgers' saga about to come to an end? Fri May 23, 02:01 PM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) could sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the next week or two, in the opinion of ESPN's Adam Schefter.'My guess is, he's going to wind up going (to the Steelers). We've heard Art Rooney, the team owner, say he expects Aaron Rodgers to sign there - and they have a mandatory minicamp from June 10 to 12. I would think that Rodgers is on the table here in the next week or so,' Schefter said during a recent appearance on ESPN Milwaukee's 'Jen, Gabe, and Chewy' podcast.
| Footballguys view: Steelers owner Art Rooney II said the team will wait "a little while longer" for Rodgers. Patience may be wearing thin in Pittsburgh, but Rodgers is their best option of what's out there. They only have Mason Rudolph and rookie Will Howard as starting options this year...until Rodgers signs...if he signs. |
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Browns | Cleveland won't split reps at QB equally Fri May 23, 01:09 PM
Cleveland Browns QBs Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders will not each get 25% of the reps during offseason work or training camp, according to head coach Kevin Stefanski.'The big thing for us is making sure that we give the guys enough reps that they need. ... It is not going to be everybody getting 25% of these reps. That is not how it is going to be. We want to give everybody enough reps where we can learn more about them and prepare them to get ready to play,' Stefanski told ESPN Cleveland.
| Footballguys view: Flacco is likely to (now) get the most starter's reps. Pickett could get some more work with rookies Gabriel and Sanders getting clean up duty. Any of these four could start for the team at some point this year, perhaps even all are in play for the Week 1 job. It's a bit of a mess, and if you're a guy like Sanders there is little room for error since the reps merely won't be there to start. |
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Saints | Tyler Shough, Spencer Rattler sharing work Fri May 23, 06:15 AM
New Orleans saints QB Tyler Shough and QB Spencer Rattler are splitting snaps with the first-team offense during offseason workouts, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
| Footballguys view: Saints QB Jake Haener (oblique) suffered an oblique strain Wednesday and will likely be out of action until training camp. Shough is the rookie who could win the starting job. Rattler was the late-round pick from a year ago that had some buzz around him coming into the league. We'll see these two battle it out in training camp and the preseason. |
Saints | New Orleans WRs appear to be in good shape Fri May 23, 06:00 AM
New Orleans Saints WRs Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Chris Olave (head) 'look completely recovered' from their season-ending injuries last season, according to Matthew Paras of The Times-Picayune.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Saints here. Shaheed suffered a meniscus injury last year that was repaired in mid-October. Olave suffered his fifth recorded concussion in early November (his second of the 2024 season) and was shut down after that. When healthy, Shaheed and Olave are dangerous with breakaway speed and field-flipping ability. |
Panthers | Tetairoa McMillan gets seal of approval from fellow WR Fri May 23, 12:18 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan is 'that guy,' according to fellow receiver and new teammate Adam Thielen.'He's a big long receiver that has phenomenal body control and can make contested catches and can play a lot of different spots, which, in this league, in my opinion, to be a great receiver in this league, you have to be able to play in the slot, you have to be able to play outside, you have to be able to run a lot of different routes and make contested catches. So, from the little I've seen, he's that guy,' Thielen told the team's website recently.
| Footballguys view: It's high praise from a veteran like Thielen, and for good reason; McMillan might be the best wide receiver from this draft class. He's got a dash of Mike Evans to his game, and McMillan can win in many different ways. With McMillan's natural talent (and his big body being a red zone threat), Fantasy GMs like him as a WR3/WR4 with upside. |
Saints | Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau to miss workouts Thu May 22, 05:22 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Taysom Hill (knee) and TE Foster Moreau (knee) will not participate in offseason workouts because they are recovering from knee injuries, according to head coach Kellen Moore.
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Saints | Two not on practice field Thu May 22, 05:21 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Foster Moreau (undisclosed) and CB Quincy Riley (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, May 22.
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Dolphins | Miami signs Brett Gabbert Thu May 22, 04:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Brett Gabbert (Miami) signed with the Miami Dolphins Thursday, May 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived LB William Bradley-King.
Link to story Patriots | Efton Chism III making strong early impression Thu May 22, 03:05 PM
New England Patriots WR Efton Chism III - whose undrafted free-agent contract contains more guarantees than any of the team's seventh-round draft picks - stood out in a big way during organized team activities on Tuesday, May 20, according to NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry. One particular stop-and-go move had Perry reminiscing about Julian Edelman.'The guy who stood out to me today was Efton Chism, and it wasn't because he had this amazing connection with Drake Maye. I don't think Drake Maye threw him a pass in competitive periods. He looked really quick to me. This is the undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington. He decelerates at a very rapid rate. He'll be running a crosser, catch it and stop on a dime and create separation for himself in that kind of way,' Perry told Tom Curran on 'Patriots Talk Podcast'.
| Footballguys view: Chism has some Danny Amendola to his game (he's not Cooper Kupp - a fellow Eastern Washington alum). He was impressive at the Shrine Bowl earlier this year, and he can get open in a phone booth. Chism is a player we appreciate in super deep dynasty formats. |
Bengals | Jermaine Burton turning over a new leaf? Thu May 22, 02:47 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Jermaine Burton has 'attacked practice the right way (this offseason),' according to head coach Zac Taylor.'All he can handle is the present at this point. I think he's done a good job of that this offseason. He's been in the building. He's in the building outside of work hours, doing his own thing, prehabbing to get his body right. He has attacked practice the right way and that is what you can control right now so I appreciate that much,' Taylor told SI.com's Jay Morrison.
| Footballguys view: Burton has a ton of talent, and that's why the Bengals took a chance on him last year coming out of Alabama. As a rookie, Burton barely saw the field and only finished with four catches for 107 yards. If motivated properly, Burton could be a playmaker on one of the league's best offenses. Fantasy GMs in deep dynasty leagues who believe that can happen could pick up Burton on the cheap. |
Bears | Chicago pleased with Rome Odunze's professionalism Thu May 22, 02:20 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze is 'very much like a seasoned pro' and someone head coach Ben Johnson has been 'extremely impressed' with so far.'To be a second-year guy, you would expect a little bit more inconsistency. And yet, the way he approaches the meeting room, the walk-throughs, the on-field, the drill work, it's very much like a seasoned pro, some of the best that I've been around. ... I think we're going to see a lot of growth from him, not just in the springtime, but once we get to camp,' Johnson said during his press conference on Wednesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the second-year receiver. Odunze had a disappointing rookie season with all the hype that was generated during the draft last year for the first-round receiver. He finished with 54 catches for 734 yards and three touchdowns. Now, with Johnson running the offense, Odunze is seen as a WR3/flex option with plenty of upside. |
Steelers | Pittsburgh remaining patient with Aaron Rodgers Thu May 22, 01:56 PM
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Jets) remains undecided about his playing future as of Thursday, May 22, but the Pittsburgh Steelers remain open to signing him, according to team president Art Rooney II, who repeated the team will wait 'a little while longer.'
| Footballguys view: It seems like a matter of 'when' and not 'if' with the Steelers and Rodgers. The team is open to signing him, and the Steelers might be the best (and only?) remaining landing spot for the veteran. Rodgers throwing to DK Metcalf with the support of a strong rushing attack sounds like a recipe for success. We'll continue to wait for something most everyone thinks is going to happen. |
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Dolphins | Tyreek Hill making a good impression on WRs coach Thu May 22, 01:17 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill 'has been great,' according to wide receivers coach Robert Prince.'Tyreek's been great. If I text him, he texts me back. If I call him, he calls me back. He says I'm going to be here, he's been here. And it's been great. I've had nothing but positive experiences with Tyreek, and he's a great leader in the room,' Prince recently told the Miami Herald.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the Dolphins here. Hill hinted about wanting to be traded away earlier this year, but things seem to have smoothed over. He underwent a second, pre-planned surgery to remove screws placed in his wrist during the first offseason surgery. Now, Hill seems to be doing great on his road to recovery. Hill should push for low-end WR1 numbers in 2025. |
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Saints | Jake Haener out a couple of weeks Thu May 22, 09:55 AM
New Orleans Saints QB Jake Haener (oblique) suffered an oblique strain Wednesday, May 21, and will miss a couple of weeks.
| Footballguys view: Bad news for the third-year quarterback. He was competing to establish a pecking order as the Saints have a wide-open quarterback competition. Now, Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough have a leg up over Haener. This injury keeps Haener out of OTAs and minicamp, but he should be back by training camp. |
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Chargers | Tre Harris to take pressure off Ladd McConkey Thu May 22, 01:36 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris 'fits the mold' of what LA needs from its outside wide receivers, in the opinion of The Athletic's Daniel Popper, who writes that Harris' ability to 'attack defenses outside the numbers' should make opposing secondaries 'divide their attention' instead of focusing solely on stopping WR Ladd McConkey out of the slot.
| Footballguys view: Harris can work all three levels of the field. He's got the run-after-the-catch ability to take short passes and turn them into long gains. He's got the fearlessness to work over the middle on intermediate routes. He's even got the late hands/ball-tracking to work as a downfield threat. With a nose for the end zone, Harris will be an interesting no.3 receiver for the Chargers...and a deep flex play for Fantasy GMs in deep leagues. |
Jets | Garrett Wilson to be busy Thu May 22, 01:36 AM
New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson will be targeted 'as much as possible' next season, according to head coach Aaron Glenn.
| Footballguys view: We love that idea for the Jets and for Fantasy GMs out there. We'll see QB Justin Fields target Wilson early and often this year, and the strength of the connection will tell us how many fantasy points can be earned. Wilson is a WR2 with upside, but those numbers could push for WR1 range if he's getting targeted as much as possible. |
Titans | Cam Ward contract update Thu May 22, 01:36 AM
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward's four-year contract is worth $48.7 million with the entire amount being fully guaranteed.
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Packers | MarShawn Lloyd could play significant role in 2025 Thu May 22, 12:56 AM
Green Bay Packers RB MarShawn Lloyd offers 'intriguing speed' and a 'pass-catching element' that 'could do wonders for the Packers' offense,' in the opinion of The Athletic's Matt Schneidman, who notes that Lloyd is working without restrictions this offseason after missing all but one game as a rookie due to injury.
| Footballguys view: Lloyd's rookie season was cut short by a hamstring injury and appendicitis in 2024. He's got speed, and he wastes little motion as a runner. If healthy, Lloyd is a player we like (especially in deep dynasty formats) and can win the no.2 job behind Josh Jacobs in 2025. |
Cardinals | Arizona signs J.J. Russell Thu May 22, 12:22 AM
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent LB J.J. Russell (Buccaneers) on Wednesday, May 21. In a corresponding move, LB Milo Eifler was released.
Link to story Titans | Cam Ward signs contract Wed May 21, 05:18 PM
Tennessee Titans first-round draft choice QB Cam Ward signed a four-year contract with the Titans Wednesday, May 21. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal does include a fifth-year option.
| Footballguys view: Ward is participating in the team's offseason program after participating in the team's rookie minicamp earlier this month. While splitting first-team reps with Will Levis, Ward will surely be the Week 1 starter in Tennessee. The rookie is QB26 on the Footballguys Projections. |
Panthers | Muhsin Muhammad moved to IR Wed May 21, 05:17 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad III (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, May 21, after clearing waivers.
Link to story Bears | Luther Burden does not practice Wed May 21, 04:24 PM
Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, May 21, because of a soft tissue injury, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
| Footballguys view: "We're working through a little soft-tissue deal with him right now, and it remains to be seen when we'll get him back," Johnson said. The Bears selected Burden with the 39th overall pick, the sixth wide receiver off the board. It has Burden motivated to make "everybody who passed up on me . . . pay." He might not have tremendous redraft value this season, but Burden's versatility and ability to create yards after the catch made him a focal point of Missouri's offense. His long-term future in Johnson's offense in Chicago should be of great interest to Dynasty investors. |
Jets | NYJ, Garrett Wilson have had contract talks Wed May 21, 03:17 PM
New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson has had some contract extension talks with the Jets this offseason and hopes to remain with the team for the rest of his career.
| Footballguys view: Wilson has three straight seasons with over 80 receptions and 1,000 yards to start his career in the league, joining Odell Beckham Jr., Michael Thomas, Justin Jefferson, and Ja'Marr Chase as the only receivers in NFL history to accomplish that feat. He's done it despite dealing with sub-par quarterback play in New York. This year, Wilson could benefit from the signing of QB Justin Fields. The two had success together at Ohio State, so their reunion could produce some numbers in 2025. If so, Wilson will be a value. He's currently WR25 on the Footballguys Projections. |
Commanders | Terry McLaurin not at workout Wed May 21, 02:51 PM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin did not attend the team's offseason workout Wednesday, May 21. He is entering the final year of his current contract.
| Footballguys view: According to FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz, McLaurin had been a full participant previously, so it is unclear whether his absence was related to his desire for a contract extension. The start of Phase 3 of the program next week will better indicate whether McLaurin is making a statement. A third-round pick in 2019, McLaurin had a career-best 13 touchdowns in his first season playing with QB Jayden Daniels. He caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards, his fifth consecutive 1,000-yard season. McLaurin is WR17 on the Footballguys 2025 Projections. |
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Patriots | Drake Maye struggles at practice Wed May 21, 02:16 PM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye threw four interceptions during team drills at practice Tuesday, May 20.
| Footballguys view: As USA Today's Jordy McElroy suggested, we shouldn't press the panic button at the first OTA practice open to the media. The offense has several new pieces, including the play-caller. They are still all working to get in sync with one another. It also wasn't all bad news, considering Maye started to settle down later in the practice. Limiting turnovers will be a point of emphasis for the second-year man, who's currently QB17 on the Footballguys Projections. |
Patriots | Multiple players limited at practice Wed May 21, 01:54 PM
New England Patriots S Kyle Dugger (undisclosed), OT Morgan Moses (undisclosed), OG Michael Onwenu (undisclosed), WR Ja'Lynn Polk (undisclosed) and C Jared Wilson (undisclosed) were limited during practice Tuesday, May 20.
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Patriots | Two players sit out Tuesday Wed May 21, 01:50 PM
New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins (undisclosed) and OT Vederian Lowe (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Tuesday, May 20.
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott not fully cleared Wed May 21, 01:15 PM
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) is able to do most things during offseason workouts but has not been cleared for contact at this time.
| Footballguys view: Prescott, who underwent surgery Nov. 13 last year, started his rehab soon after. Despite the no-contact limitations, he told reporters he is ahead, not behind, in his offseason work. It's worth noting the 32-year-old has missed a total of 26 games in the past five seasons with ankle, calf, thumb, and hamstring injuries. That said, Prescott has finished as a fantasy QB1 every year he's played a full 16- or 17-game season. That's six times in nine years. He's currently being drafted as QB16 in early best-ball drafts. |
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Colts | DJ Giddens to help in passing situations Wed May 21, 01:00 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB DJ Giddens is 'poised' to operate as the team's primary pass-catching back as a rookie, in the opinion of The Athletic's James Boyd. Free-agent signee RB Khalil Herbert should be the backup while RB Tyler Goodson could be on his way out following the pair of offseason additions.
| Footballguys view: As noted in the Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide 3.0, Giddens showcased eye-popping athleticism at the Combine, and that athleticism could help him stand out against the veteran backups in camp. Still, like most other backs taken on Day 3 of the draft, we should be realistic -- especially with Jonathan Taylor in the lead role. Giddens is worth a late-round flier in the deepest leagues, but expectations should be low. |
Colts | Kicking job belongs to Spencer Shrader? Wed May 21, 12:35 AM
Indianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader, who was signed shortly before the team released PK Matt Gay, is set to battle undrafted free-agent PK Maddox Trujillo for the kicking duties in the preseason, but the job is Shrader's to lose, in the opinion of The Athletic's James Boyd. Shrader went 5-for-5 while splitting time with the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs last season.
| Footballguys view: As an undrafted rookie in 2024 who began his NFL career with the Colts before making two other stops last season, Shrader is still an inexperienced player, with only nine career extra point attempts and five career field goal attempts -- all of which he has made. We'll watch for more on this competition. |
Seahawks | Jalen Milroe deal becomes official Wed May 21, 12:02 AM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe officially signed his four-year rookie contract on Tuesday, May 20. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Milroe, the 92nd overall pick, joins a quarterback room that includes free-agent addition Sam Darnold, a Pro-Bowl selection last year, and Drew Lock, who returned to Seattle this offseason after spending last year with the Giants. Meanwhile, as noted in the 2025 Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide Version 3.0, Milroe has a big arm, pocket strength, and blazing speed. He also needs to develop as a passer. Still, if the Seahawks find themselves out of contention late in the season, they might want to see what they have in Milroe and his athleticism would make him an immediate and tempting streamer. |
Titans | Tony Pollard feeling good Wed May 21, 12:01 AM
Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard told reporters on Tuesday, May 20, that his recovery from the ankle sprain he suffered late last season has gone great and allowed him to prepare better this offseason.
| Footballguys view: As noted in a previous item, Pollard handled a heavy workload last year (more than 300 touches). The ankle injury sidelined him for Week 17, and HC Brian Callahan suggested on Tuesday that he'd like to see Pollard share more with Tyjae Spears and perhaps a third back. Again, Pollard is being drafted as RB26 in early best-balls, so expectations reflect the possible timeshare. |
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49ers | Brock Purdy deal official Tue May 20, 06:09 PM
Updating previous reports, San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy officially signed his new contract on Tuesday, May 20. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Lions | Isaac TeSlaa under contract Tue May 20, 05:12 PM
Detroit Lions third-round draft choice WR Isaac TeSlaa (Arkansas) signed his four-year rookie contract worth a reported $6.6 million - including a signing bonus of $1.48 million - on Tuesday, May 20.
| Footballguys view: TeSlaa brings a unique size/speed combination to Detroit. His physical skills will make him a big-play threat from the get-go. Because of that, the Footballguys Rookie Draft Guide 3.0 contends TeSlaa has an immediate "better in best ball" profile. For long-term investors, TeSlaa is WR16 on the Footballguys 2025 Rookie Rankings. |
Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb finally feeling right Tue May 20, 04:57 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) told reporters on Tuesday, May 20, that he needed 'a good five months of real recovery and rehab' before the shoulder injury that ended his 2024 season felt right.
| Footballguys view: The consensus WR1 heading into 2024, Lamb went from averaging an NFL-best 23.8 fantasy points per game in 2023 to 17.6 points per game this past season. That was more due to QB issues than his shoulder. Lamb averaged 18.5 fantasy points in eight games with a healthy Dak Prescott last season. He was the WR4 during that time. In his final seven games, all played without Prescot, Lamb averaged 16.5 points. He dropped to WR11 before missing the final two games due to the shoulder. Lamb is currently the fifth player off the board on Underdog as the WR3. |
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Titans | Cam Ward, Will Levis getting equal time Tue May 20, 04:03 PM
Tennessee Titans QBs Cam Ward and Will Levis continue to split reps through the second phase of the team's offseason program.
| Footballguys view: The Titans begin Phase 3 of the offseason next week when the offense will compete against the defense in practices for the first time. The team is currently in Phase 2, which wraps up on Thursday. Will the team start ramping up Ward's workload then? We'll see. Either way, it's all but a foregone conclusion that Ward will be the Week 1 starter. The rookie is QB26 on the current Footballguys Projections. |
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Bills | Hal Presley cut Tue May 20, 03:35 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Hal Presley was waived on Tuesday, May 20.
Link to story Panthers | Muhsin Muhammad let go Tue May 20, 03:24 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad III (undisclosed) was waived with an injury designation on Tuesday, May 20. Free-agent WR T.J. Luther (Panthers) signed an undisclosed contract to replace him on the roster.
Link to story Seahawks | Nate McCollum catches on with Seattle Tue May 20, 03:02 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Nate McCollum (North Carolina) signed an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, May 20. OG Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu was waived to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Cowboys | Head coach pleased with George Pickens so far Tue May 20, 02:55 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR George Pickens is 'a guy (who is) maturing,' according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer.
| Footballguys view: Pickens has said all the right things since he arrived in Dallas. Most recently, the newcomer told reporters he would accept any role that came his way. He also claims to pay little attention to labeling receivers as Nos. 1a and 1b or No. 2. He realizes, however, that CeeDee Lamb put up more than 100 catches in three straight seasons and has four straight 1,000-yard seasons. Still, Pickens gives the Cowboys the boundary X they've been missing -- and, as Athlon's Landon Holifield suggests, "balances Lamb's versatility inside and out." While Dallas hasn't had a wide receiver other than Lamb reach 700 receiving yards since 2021, that should change this year. Pickens' Footballguys Projection has him at WR41, with 64 catches, 935 yards, and six touchdowns. |
Titans | Tennessee eyeing three-man backfield committee? Tue May 20, 02:23 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard amassed 301 touches in his first season with the team in 2024, but coach Brian Callahan would like to see more of an 'even split' with Pollard, Tyjae Spears and a third back in 2025 in a 'perfect world.'
| Footballguys view: As SI.com recently noted, Pollard found success in his first season with the Titans, setting career highs in rushing attempts (260) and yards (1,079) while reaching the 300-touch mark for a second-consecutive season. He ran for over 100 yards three times and hit 100 combined yards in two other matchups. But Pollard also rushed for fewer than 50 yards in six games, and a late-season ankle issue sidelined him Week 17. To top it off, Pollard scored only five touchdowns, which was a factor in his RB22 finish. Assuming we see a more even split, Pollard might struggle to produce at the same level. He's currently being drafted as RB26 in early best-drafts with Spears going as RB42. As for that potential third back? Veteran Julius Chestnut and rookie Kalel Mullings, a sixth-round pick in last month's NFL Draft. The 6-foot, 226-pound Mullings converted from linebacker in 2022. We'll watch for more on this potential split as the season draws nearer. For now, Pollard and Spears are priced right. |
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Rams | Kyren Williams confident he will remain in LA Tue May 20, 02:04 PM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams recently noted that he is 'feeling good' about his chances of receiving a long-term contract extension, according to Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. Per Klein, the two sides exchanged proposed contract terms in April, but progress has stalled from that point. 'Whether it happens now or I play out the season, I know it's going to happen eventually,' Williams said.
| Footballguys view: We'd all love to see Williams locked into his spot in the Rams offense for the long haul. He broke out over the past two seasons and became one of the best at his position, thanks to the heavy volume that goes with the role. Accounting for nearly 81 percent of the Rams' rushing attempts by running backs last year, Williams ran the ball 316 times for 1,299 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2024. Those numbers were new career highs, surpassing the 1,144 yards and 12 touchdowns he compiled in 12 games during the 2023 campaign. He added 66 receptions for 388 yards and six more touchdowns over those two years. As for his immediate future, we know Williams will be a Ram this year, and his RB8 spot on the Footballguys Projections reflects his role and past success. |
Cowboys | Dak Prescott will be involved at OTAs Tue May 20, 01:52 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (hamstring) will do most of the first-team work during voluntary organized team activities, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said on Tuesday, May 20.
| Footballguys view: A healthy Prescott should be on our fantasy radars heading into the 2024 season. After all, he's finished as a QB1 six times in his career -- every year, he's played a full 16- or 17-game season. He led the NFL with 36 touchdown passes and finished as QB3 as recently as 2023. That's a lot of upside for a quarterback with a flashy new weapon (George Pickens) to go with his even flashier holdover weapon (CeeDee Lamb). It's all even more appealing with Prescott going as QB16 -- up two spots since the NFL Draft and the Pickens trade -- in the 11th round of early best-ball drafts. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson throwing Tue May 20, 09:05 AM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is out of a walking boot and throwing to WRs Jerry Jeudy and David Bell at the team's facility.
| Footballguys view: While the world focuses on the four-way quarterback competition in Cleveland, Watson continues to make excellent progress in his comeback bid after suffering a pair of Achilles injuries. News of the second tear was expected to sideline Watson for most or all of the 2025 season, and the Browns responded by trading for a passer (Kenny Pickett), signing another (Joe Flacco), and then drafting two more (Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders). Watson is not part of the derby among Pickett, Gabriel, Flacco, and Sanders. As Profootballrumors.com suggests, Watson will likely begin the season on the Browns' reserve/PUP list, but if he receives clearance during the season, seeing how the team handles it will become a front-burner matter. |
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