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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs hints at more work as a receiver Tue Jul 15, 03:05 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs recently told reporters that he was 'being split out (during offseason work)... way more than I was the past two years.''I gotta learn the formations for this, but I'm being split out ... like way more than I was the past two years. That's good, that's going to be fun. I've been waiting on that. (New offensive coordinator John Morton) wants me to be more involved in it, so that's what he plans on doing,' Gibbs said.
| Footballguys view: Morton replaced Ben Johnson as the team's OC this offseason. And while Morton has said he won't be making wholesale changes to an already-successful scheme (the Lions scored the most points in the league last season), this adjustment makes sense. As Profootballtalk.com put it, "Gibbs scored 20 touchdowns for the Lions last season, so there's not much need to elaborate on why the team would want to find more ways to put the ball in his hands." Gibbs, who caught 104 passes over his first two NFL seasons, is being drafted as the RB3 with the fifth pick overall. |
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Bears | Colston Loveland pronounces himself fit Tue Jul 15, 02:49 PM
Updating a previous report, Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) recently told Mike Berman of NBC Chicago that his surgically repaired shoulder is 100% but that he did not know if he would be on the field at the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: Loveland told MLive.com's Aaron McCann last week he will not have a full sense of how his recovery went until he reports to training camp. His latest comment suggests we might have to wait a bit longer for clarity. We'll continue to monitor developments on this, while reminding you that Loveland is being drafted as TE13 in the 10th round. |
Giants | Russell Wilson not close to considering retirement Tue Jul 15, 02:29 PM
New York Giants QB Russell Wilson, who will turn 37 years old in November, recently confirmed to SI.com's Conor Orr that he wants to play 'five-plus years.'
| Footballguys view: Rookie Jaxson Dart is the future, but Wilson is clearly looking to put that on hold. More immediately, as Footballguy Jason Wood noted last week, we don't expect Wilson to be a fantasy star in 2025, but if he matches his numbers from Pittsburgh last season, it'll be a plus. Competent QB play would elevate Malik Nabers to a top-five receiver and create upside for Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Theo Johnson. |
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Chargers | Najee Harris due back soon Tue Jul 15, 11:01 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to be on the field sooner rather than later and will not miss games, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: Harris suffered an eye injury during a fireworks incident at a Fourth of July event. Assuming Harris makes good on the reporting, he'll likely open the season sharing the Chargers' backfield with 22nd overall draft pick Omarion Hampton. Again, Hampton is currently being drafted as RB16 in Round 4. Harris is RB34 with a ninth-round price. |
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Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. could join NFL's elite Tue Jul 15, 01:41 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. could be 'knocking on the door' as one of the NFL's 'premier receivers,' in the opinion of Jeff Howe of The Athletic, who writes that Thomas could 'explode' in 2025 if the pairing of QB Trevor Lawrence and new head coach Liam Coen 'works out the way it's been envisioned.'
| Footballguys view: Despite being the fourth rookie receiver off the board in last April's NFL Draft, Thomas was the most prolific of the class, with 82 receptions, 1,282 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He finished the year as WR5 with 280 fantasy points. Thomas had 13 weeks of WR3 or better production. That includes six games as WR12 or better with three top-5 finishes. He had five WR2 finishes. Meanwhile, new head coach Liam Coen has told reporters his passing game will "run through" Thomas. The second-year man, who was WR1 over the final three weeks last year, is being drafted as WR8. |
Panthers | Better days ahead for Xavier Legette? Tue Jul 15, 01:00 AM
Carolina Panthers WR Xavier Legette struggled as a rookie, which included eight dropped passes, but the selection of WR Tetairoa McMillan 'should take some pressure' off Legette, in the opinion of The Athletic's Joe Person, who writes that as QB Bryce Young 'develops' and McMillan 'draws coverage' that Legette should see his production improve in 2025.
| Footballguys view: Person went on to suggest we probably should have seen Legette's rookie struggles coming. After all, Legette wasn't a full-time starter until his fifth season at South Carolina. That said, Legette wasn't a total bust. The 6-3, 227-pounder caught 49 passes for 497 yards and four touchdowns. Legette's WR65 Average Draft Position and 14th-round price tag make it easy to invest if you believe a turnaround is coming. |
Texans | C.J. Stroud in better shape entering 2025 Tue Jul 15, 12:22 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud (shoulder) worked during the offseason to 'los[e] body fat, try to be faster, stronger' per comments from Stroud, who said that the training 'went really well,' though it did lead to soreness in his throwing shoulder that led to him missing practices during OTAs and minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Stroud felt the additional work was necessary after he saw dips in passing yards (3,727) and touchdowns (20) in Year 2 after being named the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. Part of the issue last season was Stroud taking too many hits (he was sacked 52 times). So he worked on his speed to help evade defenders in the pocket. Meanwhile, HC DeMeco Ryans hopes for improvement under new OC Nick Caley to help them "get over the hump." If that happens, fantasy investors landing Stroud as QB18 in Round 11 will have made out. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson to be eased back Tue Jul 15, 12:11 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (shoulder) will be eased back into practice once he is cleared to return to the field, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
| Footballguys view: Once free-agent addition Daniel Jones and Richardson are both participating in practice, we'll see how things are structured in the competition. Back in 2023, when the Colts had Richardson competing against Gardner Minshew II during training camp, the two quarterbacks alternated days with the first-team offense. Regardless of what the Colts' process is during training camp, the determining factor will be the same: "It's really going to come down to who's the most consistent," Steichen said. That's something we'll be monitoring throughout August. |
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Saints | Spencer Rattler works out with top two WRs Tue Jul 15, 12:10 AM
New Orleans Saints QB Spencer Rattler recently had some workouts with WRs Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed leading up to training camp.
| Footballguys view: This isn't the same as sharing the practice field with all of the other receivers and quarterbacks, but Rattler needs to get this work in with the starters. Injuries meant he only played in a single game with both Shaheed and Olave available last season. Anything he can do to develop chemistry with the guys on top of the depth chart is going to help him when the Saints kick off training camp. Rattler is in for a training camp competition with rookie draft pick Tyler Shough and third-year pro Jake Haener this summer. |
Cowboys | John Stephens may not be ready for camp Mon Jul 14, 09:19 PM
Dallas Cowboys TE John Stephens (knee) is a candidate to start training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list.
Link to story Panthers | Muhsin Muhammad waived Mon Jul 14, 05:19 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Muhsin Muhammad III (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, July 14.
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Raiders | Carter Bradley let go Mon Jul 14, 05:15 PM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Carter Bradley was waived Monday, July 14.
Link to story Chargers | Jaylen Johnson placed on PUP list Mon Jul 14, 05:11 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Jaylen Johnson (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 14.
Link to story Chargers | Mike Williams to miss start of camp Mon Jul 14, 05:09 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Mike Williams (undisclosed) was placed on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, July 14.
| Footballguys view: Williams signed with the Chargers this offseason with the hope that he would add to an offense that finished 11th in the NFL in scoring last season. Williams is looking to get his career back on track after catching just 21 passes in 18 games for the Jets and Steelers last season. The 30-year-old dealt with an array of injuries during his first stint with the Chargers after the team selected him No. 7 overall in the 2017 draft. A player can come off the PUP list at any point during training camp. |
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Bears | Colston Loveland may not be ready for start of camp? Mon Jul 14, 02:51 PM
Chicago Bears TE Colston Loveland (shoulder) hosted his first football camp for kids last week, but he was seen throwing the ball only with his left hand while helping out at the camp. Loveland told Aaron McMann of MLive.com that he will not have a full sense of how his recovery from offseason shoulder surgery went until he reports to training camp at the end of this week. 'It's been good. There haven't really been live bullets flying yet. We'll really know in camp once I get out there, doing a lot more stuff,' Loveland said.
| Footballguys view: The Bears drafted Loveland after using free agency to fortify their offensive line, and all of the moves are designed to give quarterback Caleb Williams a leg up in his second NFL season. Full health across the board will be a plus to that bid, so the Bears will be hoping to see Loveland doing everything on the practice field. Loveland is being drafted as TE13 at the end of the 10th round. |
Chiefs | Andy Reid looking to reinvigorate deep passing attack Mon Jul 14, 01:25 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy told Kay Adams of the 'Up and Adams' podcast that head coach Andy Reid told the receiver group to 'get your hamstrings ready' during the opening phase of organized team activities this spring. 'Coach Reid told us during OTAs Phase 1, 'When you come back, get your hamstrings ready.' So, we kind of knew that we were going to be going a little deep during practice. We kind of got our bodies and our minds ready for what we're going to be doing in practice,' Worthy told Adams.
| Footballguys view: It makes sense. While the Chiefs are winning, they're doing it despite lacking the signature explosive plays of years past. Since logging a career-high average depth of target (aDOT) of 9.7 yards in 2018, Patrick Mahomes has landed below eight yards in each of the last four seasons, per Pro Football Focus. His previous two seasons have been at or below seven yards. Now, with Worthy emerging as a legitimate deep threat, Reid is joining Mahomes in suggesting that going deep more often is a goal this season. |
49ers | Jauan Jennings not expected to hold out Mon Jul 14, 10:07 AM
Updating an earlier report, San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings isn't expected to hold out of training camp if he doesn't receive a new deal. Jennings has approached the 49ers about his request, but little progress has been made, a source told ESPN. If a new deal is not reached by the time training camp starts next week, Jennings plans to request a trade to a team willing to pay him. Entering 2025, Jennings is slated to count $4.258 million against the cap in the final year of the two-year, $15.39 million extension he signed last offseason. The 49ers feel they have treated him fairly, a source said.
| Footballguys view: Again, with Brandon Aiyuk recovering from a torn ACL, Jennings is expected to play a robust role to open the season -- and likely beyond. Although we don't expect a quick resolution, there's nothing here that changes Jennings' fantasy value. He is currently being drafted as WR38 (in Round 7). That's excellent value for a player who delivered the second-highest single-game fantasy points total of the year among all wideouts (46 PPR points) in Week 3 against the Rams. |
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49ers | Jauan Jennings seeking new deal or trade Mon Jul 14, 10:02 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jauan Jennings, who is scheduled to make $7.5 million this season in the final year of his deal, wants a new contract or a trade, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Jennings signed a two-year, $15.4 million deal with the team in March 2024. But after leading San Francisco's wideouts with 77 catches, 975 yards, and six touchdowns last season, his desire to be better compensated isn't a huge surprise. With Brandon Aiyuk still recovering from a torn ACL and MCL, Jennings is likely a key figure in San Francisco's offensive plans in the coming season. A front-loaded deal this year -- before multiple extensions (including Brock Purdy's) kick in next year -- is doable. For our purpose, Jennings currently has a very affordable seventh-round price tag. |
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Panthers | Bryce Young under pressure Mon Jul 14, 12:25 AM
Carolina Panthers QB Bryce Young must prove he's the franchise quarterback or else Carolina 'might have to pivot at the position for 2026,' in the opinion of Panthers Wire's Anthony Rizzuti.
| Footballguys view: As Rizzuti reminded readers, Young put a slow start to 2024 behind him with a strong resurgence down the stretch. He totaled 2,327 yards, 20 touchdowns, and six picks over the final 10 outings. From a fantasy perspective, Young really picked up the pace after the Panthers' Week 11 bye. He averaged over 21 fantasy points per game across seven starts. He was QB6 over that stretch. So he may have something to prove in Carolina, but for fantasy investors looking for a cheap QB2 with upside, Young, currently going as QB24 in Round 13, fits the bill. |
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Rams | Kyren Williams closer to extension? Mon Jul 14, 12:24 AM
Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams could have a contract extension worked out 'by the end of training camp,' according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic.
| Footballguys view: Rodrigue went on to suggest the Rams will not pay top-market money for a running back, but Williams is a team leader and one of the more productive at his position in the NFL. He doesn't hit "home run" explosives, but he tied among his peers for the third-most rushing touchdowns in 2024 (14) and ranked seventh in total rushing yards (1,299). With or without a new deal, Williams is going as RB12 with an early third-round average draft position. |
Jaguars | Brian Thomas had several long catches in 2024 Sun Jul 13, 11:53 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr. caught a pass of at least 50 yards five times during the 2024 season, which was tied for the NFL lead in that category.
| Footballguys view: Thomas took the league by storm last year as a rookie, and we're all excited about what he can do in year two. With a healthy Trevor Lawrence tossing him the ball in a Liam Coen pass-friendly system, Thomas could be in line to make more big plays in 2025. Having a threat like rookie WR/CB Travis Hunter opposite of him may help open things up as well. Thomas has a current ADP of WR8 and is going off the board in the second round. |
Steelers | George Pickens wasn't going to return to Pittsburgh Sun Jul 13, 11:51 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers had reportedly made the trade to acquire WR DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks in March with the intention of trading WR George Pickens, according to NFL insider Adam Caplan, during a recent appearance on FOX Sports Radio.
| Footballguys view: This follows earlier reports that suggested the same thing. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported about a month ago that the Steelers decided that Pickens and Aaron Rodgers probably would not hit it off. We'll see how Rodgers fits with OC Arthur Smith, but we know there should be plenty of targets for Metcalf this season (think play-action shots). Metcalf has a current ADP of WR22. |
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Bills | Dalton Kincaid remained busy Sun Jul 13, 11:41 AM
Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid's 75 targets in 2024 ranked second on the team.
| Footballguys view: Kincaid is heavily involved even though he's working in a TEBC with Dawson Knox (the better blocker). The Bills don't use Kincaid as a seam-ripper (his natural skill set) but instead, they have Josh Allen dump off shorter passes to Kincaid. Even though he had the second-most amount of targets in 2024, Kincaid finished third on the team in receiving yards (448). Kincaid can get targets, but his misuse impacts his fantasy value. He's got a current ADP of TE14. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin made some big plays in 2024 Sun Jul 13, 11:18 AM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin caught a pass of at least 50 yards five times during the 2024 season, which was tied for the NFL lead in that category.
| Footballguys view: McLaurin was a great combination with Jayden Daniels last year, and that chemistry should carry over to this season. The veteran receiver should once again be in line to make big plays over 50 yards. His 13 touchdowns from a year ago will be difficult to duplicate because touchdowns are a high-variance stat. That means we're projecting him for around seven touchdowns in 2025. |
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Steelers | Cordarrelle Patterson on the roster bubble? Sun Jul 13, 11:17 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB/WR Cordarrelle Patterson could be in jeopardy of not making the team's 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Athletic's Mike DeFabo.
| Footballguys view: How many running backs are the Steelers going to keep on the roster? By selecting Kaleb Johnson (shades of Demarco Murray to his game) in the second round, the room is packed in Pittsburgh. We should see Johnson team with Jaylen Warren to give the Steelers a 1-2 punch from the backfield. Behind those two, guys like Kenneth Gainwell, Trey Sermon, and Patterson are competing for roster spots. Due to his versatility, a spot on the practice squad could be meant for Patterson if he doesn't make the 53-man roster out of training camp. |
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Panthers | Mitchell Evans may see early work Sun Jul 13, 11:10 AM
Carolina Panthers TE Mitchell Evans may have a role in the offense early in the season if TE Tommy Tremble (back) is not ready to play, in the opinion of PanthersWire's Anthony Rizzuti.
| Footballguys view: We're excited about the Panthers' passing attack in 2025 as Bryce Young continues to develop as a passer, but that does not carry over to the tight ends. The Panthers re-signed Tremble to a two-year contract earlier this year, but he's had offseason back surgery and is likely to begin camp on the PUP list. Evans will be competing with Ja'Tavion Sanders (who split time with Tremble as the TE1 in 2024) in camp for the starting role if Tremble misses time into the regular season. |
Jets | Mason Taylor working on refining skills Sun Jul 13, 10:52 AM
New York Jets TE Mason Taylor said that he has been working on refining his footwork, hand placement, leverage and run-game protection in the team's offseason program.
| Footballguys view: Taylor has incredible upside, and we're excited about the rookie in dynasty formats. His blocking ability has drawn the attention of Jets HC Aaron Glenn, as the new coach praised the rookie for his work in that department. You don't get fantasy points for blocking, but that skill will help Taylor earn a larger role in the Jets offense as he's already a dangerous pass-catching weapon. He's currently TE26 in ADP, so keep Taylor on your waiver wire speed dial if the rookie is not drafted in your league. |
Giants | Wan'Dale Robinson wants to be used more downfield Sun Jul 13, 10:15 AM
New York Giants WR Wan'Dale Robinson, who saw 77.8 percent of his offensive snaps as a slot receiver in 2024, was disappointed by his role despite seeing the 12th most targets (140) in the NFL. Although he would like the opportunity to make more plays downfield in 2025, he still saw a great deal of screens and dump-offs during spring practices and there appeared to be no indication of a change in how Robinson was used, according to The Athletic's Dan Duggan.
| Footballguys view: Robinson has suggested that he could move around the formation a lot more this year. Fantasy GMs aren't over the moon about Robinson this year. He's currently going off the board at WR68 after finishing last year as WR44 in PPR leagues. |
Giants | Three NYG receivers likely to remain with organization Sun Jul 13, 09:49 AM
New York Giants WRs Beaux Collins, Da'Quan Felton and Antwane Wells are expected to stick around on the team's practice squad if they do not make the 53-man roster, in the opinion of The Athletic's Dan Duggan. All three receivers will earn $234,000 in guaranteed money this year, which is the full-season salary for a rookie on the practice squad.
| Footballguys view: All three are part of the seven (yes, seven) wide receivers the Giants added as priority free agents after the draft this year. Felton, a vertical threat out of Virginia Tech, might be the most intriguing because of his freakish athletic traits. In super deep dynasty formats, we'll keep an eye on all three rookies here. |
Giants | Dante Miller could make team Sun Jul 13, 09:24 AM
New York Giants RB Dante Miller, who spent the bulk of the 2024 season on the practice squad, appears to have a good chance of making the 53-man roster because there will be a greater emphasis on returners due to the NFL's new kickoff rules, in the opinion of The Athletic's Dan Duggan.
| Footballguys view: Undrafted out of South Carolina in 2024 (didn't play in 2023 due to eligibility issues), Miller came into the league with 4.2 speed. He is a blur with the ball in his hands, and Miller has been developing with the Giants on their practice squad for a year. In return leagues with super deep rosters, we're keeping an eye on his growth. |
Titans | Not many long runs for Tyjae Spears Sat Jul 12, 02:41 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears rushed for at least 12 yards in only two of his 84 carries during the 2024 NFL season.
| Footballguys view: Things should open up for Spears and Tony Pollard on the ground with QB Cam Ward under center. Defenses are going to dare Ward to beat them as a passer, but they'll also be focused on stopping him as a runner too. That could create more space for the running backs. All reports this offseason have been positive about Spears, and there's plenty of buzz about him getting more touches in 2025...although Spears and Pollard will still be sharing the workload. |
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NFL | Nyheim Hines looking to a returner initially Sat Jul 12, 02:16 PM
Free-agent RB Nyheim Hines (Browns) said he believes he can help a team right away as a kick or punt returner and hopes to have a chance to earn a role in the offense after learning the playbook.
| Footballguys view: Hines (knee) believes his knee is ready for NFL action almost two years to the date he tore his ACL in a jet-ski accident. His experience on special teams and ability as a receiver out of the backfield will get interest from teams out there looking for a veteran back. With the Colts and Bills in 2022, Hines caught 30 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown, and also returned 19 kicks for 554 yards and two scores. |
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Broncos | RJ Harvey remains unsigned Sat Jul 12, 02:10 PM
Denver Broncos second round draft choice RB RJ Harvey has not signed his rookie contract as this point even though the Broncos rookies are scheduled to report for training camp Wednesday, July 16.
| Footballguys view: Deals get done at deadlines, so we'll have to circle back here in the middle of next week. Harvey is expected to split time with JK Dobbins in the Broncos backfield. The rookie from UCF was a player the Broncos added in the second round, and HC Sean Payton is really excited about his potential. While Harvey is not Payton's new Alvin Kamara, he could at least perform similarly to the way Darren Sproles did with the Saints. That sort of role comes with flex appeal for Fantasy GMs. |
Broncos | QB excited about Evan Engram Sat Jul 12, 12:15 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix said he has been talking a lot with TE Evan Engram this offseason and is excited to have him join the offense this season.
| Footballguys view: We haven't even really seen the real Bo Nix, even though as a rookie he was outstanding down the stretch. Now, Nix gets more talent around him like a quality rushing attack, more receivers than just Courtland Sutton, and a real threat at tight end in Engram. While Engram may not produce like he used to, he's still an incredible upgrade who could catch around 69 passes for the Broncos in 2025. |
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Ravens | Mark Andrews made most of targets Sat Jul 12, 11:56 AM
Baltimore Ravens TE Mark Andrews was targeted 69 times in 2024, and QB Lamar Jackson had a 140.9 pass rating on those throws.
| Footballguys view: Even though we're all waiting for a breakout season from Isaiah Likely, Andrews is still there as the top tight end in Baltimore. He struggled at times last year, but Andrews still has the trust of Jackson. There were rumblings about Andrews being a trade target before the draft, but nothing came to fruition. In the final year of his contract, Andrews is still a mid-range TE1 for fantasy purposes. |
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs posts terrific average in 2024 Sat Jul 12, 11:51 AM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 5.65 yards per carry during the 2024 season, which ranked third in the NFL in that category.
| Footballguys view: Many factors come into play when looking at the healthy YPC Gibbs gets on the ground. First, he's one of the most explosive players in the league at any position. Next, Gibbs is great when it comes to juking defenders and creating his own space with speed and quickness. Also, the Lions have a great passing game so Gibbs rarely faces a stacked box full of defenders tasked with stopping the run. Expect Gibbs to continue gashing defenses for around five yards per carry in 2025. |
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Chiefs | Xavier Worthy uncertain about return role Sat Jul 12, 11:23 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy does not know if he will be used as a punt returner this season but believes he can have success in the role if asked.
| Footballguys view: Worthy is a blur when he gets to top speed. That helps him on offense when taking the top off the defense, but it also can help him on special teams as a return man. As a rookie in 2024, Worthy only saw the field on offense. However, if the Chiefs want him to work as a return man he's got the skill set to do so. |
Cardinals | Touchdowns eluding Trey McBride Sat Jul 12, 11:17 AM
Arizona Cardinals TE Trey McBride has caught six total touchdown passes in his three seasons in the NFL.
| Footballguys view: McBride is arguably the best tight end in the NFL, but his lack of touchdowns is frustrating to some Fantasy GMs. Don't blame McBride, but instead look to QB Kyler Murray. McBride should have over 100 catches and over 1,000 yards again this year, and if Murray can find him more near pay dirt those touchdowns should rise. Projecting McBride for 4-5 touchdowns in 2025 seems right, and he's currently at TE2 in ADP. |
Lions | Sam LaPorta a red zone force Sat Jul 12, 11:08 AM
Detroit Lions TE Sam LaPorta was targeted 19 times in the red zone in 2024, finishing with 11 catches for 80 yards and five touchdowns.
| Footballguys view: Expect more of the same this year. LaPorta has a current ADP of TE4, and Fantasy GMs love that he's such a threat near the end zone. QB Jared Goff loves looking for LaPorta when the team needs a score, and that's unlikely to change in 2025. |
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49ers | Kyle Juszczyk never wanted to leave SF Sat Jul 12, 11:04 AM
During a brief period this offseason when FB Kyle Juszczyk was a free agent after being released by the San Francisco 49ers, he visited the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although he was impressed with the Steeler organization, Juszczyk had been told by 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan that there was a possibility that he could return to them. 'It was a different experience,' Juszczyk said of his meeting with Pittsburgh. 'It was a chance to go look at a different team and I felt a lot of love from them. I got excited for a second about what possibly could be, about new beginnings and fitting into a new offense, all that type of stuff. And I genuinely enjoyed my time with Arthur Smith and Mike Tomlin so much. I have so much respect for those guys. But at the end of the day, it just wasn't enough to trump what I had in San Francisco. I just couldn't pull the plug.'
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Dolphins | Jaylen Waddle focused on improving Sat Jul 12, 10:53 AM
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle said he spent the offseason working on his hand-eye coordination and on developing more chemistry with QB Tua Tagovailoa.
| Footballguys view: Waddle had six drops last year, a career low but also a team high in 2024. He's getting an opportunity to line up as the no.1 receiver with Tyreek Hill (wrist) sidelined during offseason workouts. That's helped Waddle and Tagovailoa build stronger chemistry this spring. We'll see if that work carries momentum over to training camp, preseason, and the regular season. Waddle has a current ADP of WR30, meaning he's a flex option on a weekly basis...but the upside is there for him to outperform that position. |
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Vikings | Max Brosmer earns praise from coach Sat Jul 12, 10:27 AM
Minnesota Vikings QB Max Brosmer earned praise from head coach Kevin O'Connell during organized team activities for his decision making and ability to grasp the team's offense. 'I think Max is as smart as any young player that I've been around,' O'Connell said, 'from a standpoint of (the fact that he) really hadn't been exposed to a lot of reps this spring but his ownership of the information (is) kind of right on par.'
Link to story Chargers | Tre Harris won't report to camp Saturday Sat Jul 12, 09:28 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Tre Harris, who remains unsigned, will not report to training camp with the rest of the team's rookies Saturday, July 12, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Harris, the Chargers second-round pick out of Ole Miss, is a player who lines up on the outside and can win on slants. The Chargers are hoping for more vertical attack this year, but Harris isn't going to win with speed against NFL corners. Instead, Harris has build-up speed and plays like a basketball player where he knows how to use his frame to box out smaller defenders. We'll see if the two sides can agree to a contract before the veterans report to training camp. |
49ers | Christian McCaffrey looking as good as ever? Fri Jul 11, 01:18 PM
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey 'looks incredible ... and so explosive,' according to FB Kyle Juszczyk.
| Footballguys view: It's a small quote, and these are the type of things often heard in the offseason. "Player A" in the best shape of his life! "Player B" going to be better than ever! That's all nice and well, but with McCaffrey everyone already knows how talented he is at full strength. Fantasy GMs who are taking McCaffrey near the end of the first round (current ADP of RB5) will have to have a plan in place if he misses more time. Isaac Guerendo is in line to be McCaffrey's primary backup in 2025. |
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Chargers | Najee Harris likely to miss start of camp Fri Jul 11, 11:23 AM
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) is likely to miss the start of training camp due to the eye injury suffered from a fireworks mishap.
| Footballguys view: Harris will be ready to go by the start of the regular season. If he misses time at the beginning of camp that gives rookie first-round pick Omarion Hampton a larger chance to impress. The Chargers are going to have a full-fledged RBBC in a Jim Harbaugh run-heavy offense. That means Harris and Hampton will share the workload, frustrate Fantasy GMs, and likely each produce as flex options due to this split. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin has been talking with coach Fri Jul 11, 10:45 AM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin has been talking with head coach Dan Quinn this offseason even though he skipped offseason workouts and the mandatory minicamp, according to Bleacher Report's James Palmer.
| Footballguys view: Palmer said McLaurin is not believed to be looking to reset the receiver market. This is a good sign, and deals tend to get done at deadlines. McLaurin is entering the final year of a three-year extension he signed in 2022, and he's on the books with a $25.5MM cap hit (and $14MM in dead money). Reports suggest McLaurin may be seeking a contract that pays him around $30MM annually. Training camp for the Commanders begins on July 22. |
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Titans | Tyjae Spears may see more work Fri Jul 11, 10:45 AM
Tennessee Titans RB Tyjae Spears looked explosive during offseason workouts and is expected to receive a bigger role in the offense this upcoming season, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
| Footballguys view: Earlier this year, Titans HC Brian Callahan said "I think we can do a better job managing that load so they both play a little more evenly" when discussing how the team could split time with Spears and Tony Pollard. Spears is a complete back, but the Titans have primarily used him on passing downs. We'll see if that changes this year, and we've got Spears at RB41 in our consensus rankings. |
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Jaguars | Odds stacked against Travis Hunter being full-time player? Fri Jul 11, 10:45 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter 'may be that special guy that we have never seen before ... but there is so much detail in (the Jacksonville) offense that he has to learn,' according to long-time NFL analyst Greg Cosell.'Liam Coen's offense, assuming he's a wide receiver first, which apparently he is, there is a ton of motion, there's a ton of formations, he's got to learn all of that. So, again, he may be that special guy that we've never seen before. I'm not going to sit here and say he can't do it, but there is so much detail in that offense that he has to learn. He can't sit in two meetings at the same time,' Cosell said recently on The Ross Tucker Podcast.
| Footballguys view: Cosell is essentially saying what everyone else does; Hunter is a special player, but it's a lot to ask for anyone to play full time on both sides of the ball. He was able to do that at Colorado, but the NFL is a more intense game. We assume Hunter will be primarily used on offense as a rookie, and as the Jaguars no.2 receiver, he's got flex appeal for Fantasy GMs. |
49ers | Brandon Aiyuk ahead of schedule Fri Jul 11, 09:14 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) could be ahead of schedule in his rehab, and there's a small chance he could be ready for Week 1, according to team insider Matt Maiocco on KNBR 680. 'I hear he's doing really well,'I hear that the knee is even ahead of schedule,' Maiocco said. 'Also, from what I understand, is it's not out of the question that he could be ready Week 1. I think the feeling inside the organization has always been don't take any chances, start him off on PUP when they report to training camp July 22, and then more than likely, just have that carry over into the regular season.'
| Footballguys view: We should see Aiyuk begin training camp on the PUP list, which gives the team the option to begin Aiyuk on the PUP list to begin the regular season. The veteran receiver is working his way back from the torn ACL and MCL he suffered in Week 7 last season. He's unlikely to look like himself until the midway point of the 2025 regular season - at the earliest. Aiyuk has a current ADP of WR47. |
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Chargers | Najee Harris suffers injury Fri Jul 11, 08:51 AM
Los Angeles Chargers RB Najee Harris (eye) suffered a superficial eye injury during a Fourth of July event but should be ready for the start of the 2025 season, according to agent Doug Hendrickson.
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