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49ers | Thomas Morstead contract update Wed May 28, 05:27 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent P Thomas Morstead (Jets) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, May 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins OG James Daniels (Achilles) has not practiced this offseason because he is still recovering from his torn Achilles, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Link to storyMiami Dolphins OT Austin Jackson (knee) has been able to participate in some activities during the offseason, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Chazz Surratt (Jets) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, May 28. Financial terms were not disclosed. The team also waived LB DaShaun White and released P Mitch Wishnowsky.
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Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts (foot) did not practice Tuesday, May 27, because a foot injury but was at the team facility.
Footballguys view: Entering the last year of his rookie contract after the Falcons picked up his fifth-year option last spring, Pitts is set to make $10.878 million in 2025. He caught 68 passes for 1,026 yards with a touchdown as a rookie in 2021 but hasn't hit those numbers since. Last year, Pitts caught 47 passes for 602 yards with four touchdowns while playing all 17 games. In other words, Pitts' best chances of getting paid lie in being healthy and more productive than he has been in recent years. |
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Houston Texans RB Joe Mixon (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, May 28. He was recently seen wearing a walking boot because of a minor injury, according to a source.
Footballguys view: KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, in making the initial report, downplayed the severity and suggested Mixon would be ready for training camp. Despite missing three games with an ankle injury, Mixon's 1,016 rushing yards last season marked his fourth time crossing the threshold. He also ran for 11 touchdowns, the second-most in his career, and his 4.1 yards per carry were a step up from the season prior. Mixon added another 309 yards on 36 receptions and finished as RB10. He is being drafted as RB16 with the 51st pick overall in early best balls. |
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Chicago Bears LB T.J. Edwards (undisclosed) and CB Kyler Gordon (undisclosed) are dealing with soft tissue injuries, according to head coach Ben Johnson.
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Baltimore Ravens OG Daniel Faalele (undisclosed) and CB Chidobe Awuzie (illness) did not participate in practice Wednesday, May 28.
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Baltimore Ravens S Ar'Darius Washington (Achilles) suffered a clear tear of his Achilles tendon and may be cleared to play in November or December, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
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Washington Commanders OG Samuel Cosmi (knee) has not suffered any setbacks in his recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament, according to head coach Dan Quinn.
Link to storyBaltimore Ravens OT Emery Jones Jr. (shoulder) attended the offseason workout Wednesday, May 28, but did not participate in drills because he is still recovering from a shoulder injury.
Link to storyFree-agent C David Andrews (Patriots) plans to announce his retirement Monday, June 2.
Link to storyNew York Giants QB Russell Wilson received most of the work with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, May 28.
Footballguys view: While Wilson took most of the first-team snaps, rookie Jaxson Dart and Jameis Winston also snuck in a few. Tommy DeVito fit in for four third-team reps throughout the practice. "They'll all get reps," coach Brian Daboll said of the plan for the QBs this spring. But make no mistake: Wilson is expected to begin the season as New York's starter after signing a one-year deal with the franchise in March. Even at that, holding on to the job will likely depend on overall team success. Because of that, Wilson opens as QB30 on the Footballguys 2025 Projections. |
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Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks (knee) participated in individual drills during practice Wednesday, May 28.
Footballguys view: While Burks is taking part in individual drills, he may not be cleared for team drills or contact. Still, it is a significant first step for Burks. Just a couple of weeks ago, head coach Brian Callahan said that he didn't expect Burks, who has been a disappointment during his time in Nashville, to be available until the start of the season, recovering from the torn ACL he suffered during the 2024 season. Remember, the Titans declined to pick up his fifth-year option a month ago, and Burks isn't a lock to earn a roster spot. |
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin is not participating in practice Wednesday, May 28.
Footballguys view: It's time to remind everyone that, at this point in the offseason, everything remains voluntary. While it's unclear if McLaurin's absence is contract-related, the wideout is entering the final year of his current deal, which is set to pay him $15.5 million in base salary with a $25.5 million cap number. One of the league's most consistent receivers, McLaurin caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards with a career-high 13 touchdowns in 2024. He has played all 17 games in each of the last four seasons, eclipsing 1,000 yards every year. McLaurin is WR17 on the Footballguys 2025 Projections. |
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Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden worked as a punt returner during practice Wednesday, May 28.
Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com noted, the Packers snapped a streak of more than two decades when they selected Golden in the first round of the NFL Draft. While the team needs a deep threat on offense with Chrisitan Watson recovering from a torn ACL, it's worth remembering Golden ran the fastest 40 at this year's Scouting Combine. The Packers have downplayed the need for a No. 1 receiver while stockpiling wideouts over the last few years, but given the draft capital expended, exploring all the possible ways to maximize Golden's speed and play-making ability seems wise. |
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (knee) was placed on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list because he underwent knee surgery this offseason, according to head coach Jonathan Gannon.
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New York Giants DT Dexter Lawrence (elbow) is making good progress from his recovery from a dislocated elbow, according to head coach Brian Daboll.
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Miami Dolphins LB Bradley Chubb (knee) and LB Jaelan Phillips (knee) have been participating in most of the offseason workouts after missing time during the 2024 season, according to head coach Mike McDaniel.
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Free-agent P Thomas Morstead (Jets) signed an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, May 28.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Malik Nabers (toe) is still rehabbing a toe injury from last season, which has bothered him since college, and he won't do much this spring. Head coach Brian Daboll said Nabers didn't have a procedure, and they're just being cautious.
Footballguys view: Don't let the toe scare you off. Despite missing two games and playing with four different quarterbacks (Daniel Jones, Tommy DeVito, Drew Lock, and Tim Boyle), Nabers finished his first season as a pro with 109 total catches -- a rookie wide receiver record. Nabers' 273.6 fantasy points ranked sixth at the position in 2024 and ranked eighth all-time for rookies. He finished as WR6 with 18.1 points per game. He has WR1 upside any given week. That won't change this year, whether it's Russell Wilson, the pass-happy Jameis Winston, or rookie Jaxson Dart as his QB. |
Younghoe Koo is the Falcons' returning kicker, but he is not the favorite for the job. The team signed German kicker Lenny Krieg to a three-year, $2.975 million contract, an indication they plan on him competing to be the kicker in 2025. Koo embraces the competition. "It's not my first time having a kicker in the locker room with me throughout OTAs or training camp, but it's just kind of how it is in the NFL," Koo said via Will McFadden of the team website. "He's a great dude. He works hard."
Footballguys view: As PFT notes, Koo injured his right hip last season, landing on injured reserve. The injury did not require surgery, only injections, and he said he was "pretty full-go" a couple of weeks after the season ended. Koo converted only 25 of his 34 attempts last season, a success rate of 73.5 percent. That ranked him 29th in the league, which is why he will have to win his job back. |
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams is the team's 'X-factor' at receiver, in the opinion of The Athletic's Chad Graff, who writes that the rookie 'excels off the line of scrimmage, was great against man coverage in college and wins downfield,' which Graff notes were 'three traits the Patriots sorely lacked last season.' Graff adds that 'a lot rides on Williams' development,' as he could become a starter opposite WR Stefon Diggs (knee) with WR Demario Douglas in the slot.
Footballguys view: While we have Diggs (as WR39) and Douglas (as WR76) as our highest projected Patriots receivers for redraft, Williams is absolutely as described by The Athletic. Footballguy Cecil Lammey notes that Williams has the speed to flip the field on any catch. Given that, Williams is WR8 on the Footballguys Rookie Rankings. |
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (knee) could 'maybe reasonably' make his debut around Week 4, in the opinion of The Athletic's Chad Graff, who writes that Diggs' recovery and return to form will be essential for QB Drake Maye to take the next step. Diggs is recovering from a torn ACL suffered on Oct. 27, 2024.
Footballguys view: Although not yet fully cleared for all football activities, Diggs is doing plenty to impress his new teammates in New England. Reports indicate the veteran wideout has looked athletic and explosive while participating in voluntary offseason workouts. Assuming he hits the timetable outlined above, a healthy Diggs, who finished as a WR2 or better (including five WR1 finishes) every season from 2017 through 2023, could provide a boost to fantasy teams. He's currently being drafted as WR45 in Round 7 of early best balls. |
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Updating an earlier report, Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins is expected to remain the backup for the Falcons this season, in the opinion of NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, who notes there's no financial incentive to release Cousins, whose contract contained $100 million in guarantees. Cousins, who Rapoport noted would prefer to be released, did not report for the start of Atlanta's organized team activities (OTAs) on Tuesday, May 27.
Footballguys view: The Falcons are moving forward with Michael Penix Jr. as the starting quarterback, so having Cousins around could be awkward, but it's not the end of the world. That said, Cousins wants to move on. But at this point, he's largely out of options. Unless Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign with the Steelers, there's no current destination. As Profootballtalk.com suggests, "The best play is to wait" for a trade opportunity to emerge. If it doesn't, Rapoport's expectation would become the likely outcome. |
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Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders OT Josh Conerly Jr. officially signed his four-year rookie contract Tuesday, May 27. The first-round deal was reported to be worth $15.68 million and includes a fifth-year option.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles OL Cameron Williams signed his four-year rookie contract on Tuesday, May 27. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyLos Angeles Chargers CB Cam Hart (shoulder) said he has not been medically cleared yet after suffering a torn labrum in the 2024 NFL playoffs.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers LB D.J. Wonnum (back) was held out of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, as a precaution, according to head coach Dave Canales.
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Carolina Panthers WR Jalen Coker (undisclosed) was held out of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, as a precaution, according to head coach Dave Canales. Coker is dealing with an undisclosed soft-tissue injury.
Footballguys view: The undrafted free agent made a significant impact last year, finishing the season third on the team in receiving with 478 yards in just 11 games (four starts). As SI.com noted, Coker trailed only Adam Thielen (615) and fellow rookie Xavier Legette (497) in that category. Twenty-three of Coker's 32 catches were good for first downs. Even with the addition of first-round draft pick Tetairoa McMillan, Coker will have a prominent role. He won't rush back from this issue, but it doesn't seem like a long-term problem. |
Undrafted free-agent DL Patrick Jenkins (Tulane) signed an undisclosed contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday, May 27. DT Ben Stille was released to make room for him on the roster.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers DE/LB Haason Reddick was among the players who were not present for the start of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, joining WR Mike Evans, WR Chris Godwin, LB Lavonte David, OT Tristan Wirfs and DT Vita Vea.
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Detroit Lions LB Abraham Beauplan was waived on Tuesday, May 27.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow '(has) a lot in his game' and 'just makes these huge strides (weekly),' according to head coach Dave Canales.'You see weekly, he just makes these huge strides, just getting his feet under him. And I can tell too, just having coached wide receivers especially, but he's got a lot in his game. Releases, top-of-the-route setup, avoidance, different things where he can double up stuff at the top of his routes. And you can see him kinda working through his inventory, kinda his tool bag - if you will. And it's been really cool, just to watch him, as his feet get underneath him and the explosiveness and all the little things show up, it's been really fun to see,' Canales told reporters on Tuesday, May 27.
Footballguys view: Renfrow was out of the league last season, but he caught 103 passes for 1,038 yards and nine touchdowns for the Raiders in 2021, a breakout after a pair of solidly productive years (105 catches in 2019 and 2020 combined). In five seasons, he has 269 catches for 2,884 yards and 17 touchdowns. In Carolina, he joins a receiving corps with a pair of first-round picks in Tetairoa McMillan and Xavier Legettet, veteran Adam Thielen, and second-year man Jalen Coker. If nothing else, Renfrow brings a different skill set to the offense. |
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Denver Broncos CB Kris Abrams-Draine 'was probably the rookie that we felt was the furthest behind after OTAs and (last) summer,' but proved quickly that '(the NFL) wasn't too big for him,' according to general manager George Paton.'You saw that when we played the (Los Angeles) Chargers on Thursday night, and it wasn't too big for him. He started making plays. He has unique cover skills, really good instincts, and he doesn't get fazed. We're really encouraged with him,' Paton told reporters in March.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars WR Dyami Brown has been 'really productive' throughout the early part of the team's offseason work, according to head coach Liam Coen.'He's made a lot of plays. He's been really productive throughout this whole camp so far. Showing versatility to maybe do some things that he hadn't put on tape in the past or wasn't asked to do from his skill set standpoint. I thought obviously very productive towards the halfway point of last year, into the playoffs, and then you see that confidence continuing to grow throughout this camp and this offseason,' Coen told reporters on Tuesday, May 27.
Footballguys view: The Jaguars signed Brown to a one-year, $10 million deal during free agency. GM James Gladstone said the Jaguars see an ascending player in Brown, who totaled 229 yards during Washington's playoff run last season, and someone who can take another step with the opportunities he can earn in Jacksonville. If nothing else, Brown adds another vertical presence to the Jaguars' offense, which will help free up Brian Thomas Jr. to impact other levels of the field more often. So, even though it's early, Brown getting off to a quick start is noteworthy. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers LB T.J. Watt did not participate in organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27.
Footballguys view: OTAs are voluntary, but rumors suggest Watt could replicate his infamous 2021 "hold-in" when he skipped team practices in a move that ultimately earned him a $112 million deal. As USA Today noted, several analysts and insiders have predicted that Watt is looking to surpass Myles Garrett's historical four-year, $160 million extension with the Cleveland Browns -- with an emphasis on beating out his $123.5 million in guaranteed money. It's a situation to monitor. |
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Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts did not participate in organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, according to head coach Raheem Morris.
Footballguys view: While it's currently unclear why Pitts is not in attendance, the 24-year-old is entering the last year of his rookie contract after the Falcons picked up his fifth-year option last spring. He's set to earn $10.878 million in 2025. Pitt is being drafted as TE18 in early best balls, going with the 147th pick overall. That 13th-round price isn't cost-prohibitive, but it's not a huge value, either. Pitts finished the 2024 season as TE15, but he was TE23 on a points-per-game basis (with 7.7 points a week). |
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Free-agent DT Carl Davis (Commanders) signed an undisclosed contract with the Washington Commanders on Tuesday, May 27.
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Undrafted free-agent WR Montana Lemonious-Craig (Arizona) signed an undisclosed contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday, May 27.
Link to storyFree-agent CB Ryan Cooper Jr. (Dolphins) signed an undisclosed contract with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, May 27. CB Jason Maitre (undisclosed) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list to make room for him on the roster.
Link to storyFree-agent LB Zach Cunningham (Broncos) signed an undisclosed contract with the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, May 27.
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Cleveland Browns first-round draft choice DT Mason Graham (Michigan) reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $40.874 million on Tuesday, May 27. The deal also includes a fifth-year team option.
Link to storyCincinnati Bengals first-round draft choice DE Shemar Stewart (Texas A&M) was present for the start of organized team activities on Tuesday, May 27, but did not practice due to a disagreement over contract language in his rookie deal.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons LB Bralen Trice (knee) is not quite completely recovered from the torn anterior cruciate ligament he suffered last August, but head coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Tuesday, May 27, that a return for training camp is a 'realistic goal.'
Link to storyThe Panthers will not have tight end Tommy Tremble on the field for the final phase of their offseason work. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters after Tuesday's practice that Tremble had back surgery recently. He will miss the rest of the spring but is expected to return to action when the team gets to training camp this summer.
Footballguys view: Tremble, who signed a new two-year deal with the Panthers ahead of free agency in March, joined the team as a 2021 third-round pick. He has 85 catches for 782 yards and nine touchdowns in 61 career games. Ja'Tavion Sanders, at TE32 on the Footballguys Projections, is the most fantasy-relevant Panthers tight end. |
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Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins was not at organized team activities Tuesday, May 27, according to head coach Raheem Morris. NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Cousins has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025.
Footballguys view: Reports over the weekend suggested Cousins could be the Steelers' fallback option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign in Pittsburgh. Cousins holds a no-trade clause, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the veteran QB has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025. The Falcons reportedly would like a new team to assume $20 million of Cousins' remaining $37.5 million in guarantees. If the Falcons trade him after June 1, they'll get significant cap relief. We'll continue watching for more. |
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Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins has participated in aspects of the team's voluntary offseason program. But as the club begins its OTA practices on Tuesday, Cousins is not in the building. "I did not see him today," head coach Raheem Morris said during his Tuesday press conference. "[H]e did not show up in the meetings, so I did not see him today."
Footballguys view: Reports over the weekend suggested Cousins could be the Steelers' fallback option if Aaron Rodgers doesn't sign in Pittsburgh. As PFT notes, Cousins holds a no-trade clause, but NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported the veteran QB has made it clear he wants to play elsewhere in 2025. The Falcons reportedly would like a new team to assume $20 million of Cousins' remaining $37.5 million in guarantees. If the Falcons trade him after June 1, they'll get significant cap relief. We'll continue watching for more. |
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Almost the entire Buffalo Bills roster is accounted for as the team begins organized team activities but running back James Cook is not in attendance, coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday.
Footballguys view: Cook is coming off his best year, finishing with a franchise record-tying 16 rushing touchdowns after scoring two in each of his first two seasons. Cook has publicly shared his desire for a new contract, including going live on Instagram and pinning "15 mill [per] year." General manager Brandon Beane has reiterated that Cook will be ready to go for the season, but the GM has also made it clear the Bills aren't ready to give Cook the deal he wants. The Bills will hold a mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. Cook will be subject to fines if he misses those sessions. |
Buffalo Bills EDGE Joey Bosa (calf) suffered a calf injury last week and will miss spring workouts. The hope is he'll be ready by training camp.
Footballguys view: Injuries were a concern when Bosa signed a one-year deal with the Bills this spring. The pass rusher, who will turn 30 in July, has dealt with multiple injuries in the last couple years. Over the last three seasons he has played in 28 of 51 games. We'll be watching for more. |
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