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Titans | Outstanding practice for Carnell Tate Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate caught three touchdowns during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Calvin Ridley wasn't there, but after this show, maybe he will feel a sense of urgency to get there. The very early returns on the fourth overall pick's chemistry with Cam Ward are very good. |
Giants | Darius Slayton should be ready for camp Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (hernia) should be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing sports hernia surgery this offseason, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: With Malik Nabers unsure for Week 1, Slayton will have a chance to start and be a focal point of the downfield passing game. He'll compete with free agent signing Darnell Mooney, who had the best year of his career under new Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy in Chicago, and third round pick Malachi Fields. This is a battle to watch in training camp along with Nabers progress in recovery from a second knee surgery. |
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NFL | Tyreek Hill could miss half the season Fri May 22, 10:01 AM
Free-agent WR Tyreek Hill (knee) could miss the first half of the season, ESPN insider Adam Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show.
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Titans | Calvin Ridley not on field Thursday Thu May 21, 05:48 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley was not present for the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21.
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Giants | Jalin Hyatt leaves early Thu May 21, 05:09 PM
New York Giants WR Jalin Hyatt (undisclosed) appeared to suffer an undisclosed injury during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21.
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Chargers | Keenan Allen could return Thu May 21, 04:28 PM
Free-agent WR Keenan Allen (Chargers) is a player the Los Angeles Chargers are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Joe Hortiz. Hortiz said he has talked with Allen's agent this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers are watching to see what their young receivers look like this offseason. If they feel like some veteran depth is needed, adding Allen is an easy call. Last year, Allen snared 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns. |
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Giants | Malik Nabers has goal of being ready for start of the season Thu May 21, 02:26 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) has a goal to be ready for the start of the season, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Nabers tore his ACL in early October last year, and he's been on the road to recovery since then. The young receiver did undergo a cleanup procedure earlier this spring, but that's not supposed to interrupt his timeline. Expect to see him out there in training camp, but it might be closer to the end of camp before Nabers gets ramped up. |
NFL | Collin Johnson announces retirement from the NFL Thu May 21, 01:45 PM
Free agent WR Collin Johnson (Raiders) announced his retirement from the NFL after six seasons.
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin excited about new OC Thu May 21, 10:45 AM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin said he is happy that offensive coordinator David Blough plans to make him a focal point in the offense. Blough has said he wants to target McLaurin 10 times per game.
| Footballguys view: Blough said that about McLaurin a few months ago, and the veteran receiver is fired up to make that happen. Ten targets per game is a healthy number, especially when you consider the career-high for McLaurin is 8.9 targets per game. Last year was an injury-riddled season for McLaurin where he only played in 10 games. This year if healthy, McLaurin is likely a WR2 for Fantasy GMs this season. |
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Lions | Detroit adds Cedrick Wilson Wed May 20, 04:23 PM
Free-agent WR Cedrick Wilson (Dolphins) signed with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, May 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: As the Detroit Free Press noted, Wilson caught five passes for 44 yards in 10 games for the Miami Dolphins last season. He also had stops with the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in his seven-year career. The Lions return starting receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams and expect Isaac TeSlaa to emerge as their No. 3 receiver this fall. They also signed Greg Dortch in free agency to fill Kalif Raymond's role as a backup receiver and return man, and drafted Kendrick Law in the fifth round. |
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Texans | Houston takes a look at several WRs Wed May 20, 03:58 PM
Free-agent WR Samori Toure (Saints), WR Dee Eskridge (Dolphins), WR River Cracraft (Commanders) and WR Jha'Quan Jackson (Saints) recently worked out for the Houston Texans, according to sources. The Texans also worked out undrafted free-agent WR Demarcus Lacey (Marshall).
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Ravens | Rashod Bateman not at workout Wed May 20, 02:23 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Rashod Bateman was not present for the voluntary workout Tuesday, May 19.
| Footballguys view: With a revamped and new coaching staff, schemes, and plays, the absence is noteworthy. Bateman is coming off the worst season of his career, and the team added two big-bodied receivers in April's NFL Draft. Ja'Kobi Lane was selected out of USC in the third round, and Indiana's Elijah Sarratt was added later in the fourth. Again, these are voluntary sessions. We'll monitor this and report back as needed. |
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Patriots | Kyle Williams expects big improvement Wed May 20, 02:07 PM
New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams said he is more familiar with the offensive scheme and expects a big leap in his production as compared to his rookie season. He said he has also added some weight this offseason to help his strength.
| Footballguys view: "I would say that me from now from my rookie year is going to be night and day," Williams said. Drafted with the 69th pick in the third round, Williams finished with 10 receptions, 209 yards, and three touchdowns last season. Although he showed potential, Williams wasn't always on the same page with quarterback Drake Maye. The then-rookie caught 42.9 percent (10 of 21) of his targets. Williams did showcase some intriguing abilities as a rookie. Most notably, the 5-11 receiver had three highlight-reel touchdowns where he showed an elite burst of speed. His progress this summer is worth watching. |
Bills | Important season for Keon Coleman Wed May 20, 01:50 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman said he considers the 2026 season to be a make-or-break season for him and will have to perform in order to remain with the team.
| Footballguys view: The 33rd pick in the 2024 NFL draft is coming off a tough 2025 season. Coleman, 23, was disciplined by former coach Sean McDermott in November for being late to a meeting. He was then inactive for three more games during the season. Coleman was also benched for a quarter of a game during his rookie season because of off-field issues. He finished the 2025 season with only one game over 100 receiving yards (Week 1) and four regular-season touchdowns. Coleman's realistic view of where he stands is a great starting point. Hopefully, he builds on it. |
Dolphins | Miami trying out Noah Short Wed May 20, 01:15 PM
Free-agent WR Noah Short (Buccaneers) is working out for the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, May 20, according to a source.
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Falcons | Zachariah Branch stood out at OTAs Wed May 20, 12:16 AM
Atlanta Falcons WR Zachariah Branch reportedly stood out at Falcons OTAs, with an explosive catch-and-run during offense vs. defense, and overall, standing out amongst the offensive players, in the opinion of Daniel Flick of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Tuesday, May 19.
| Footballguys view: Flick wasn't alone in that assessment. According to FanSided's Garrett Klaus, "In his first days on an NFL practice field, he made A.J. Woods look helpless with a juke on an out-route, then followed it up with a catch and spin that drew immediate Bijan Robinson comparisons." For a receiver who was drafted 79th overall, the early buzz has been anything but quiet. Footballguy Sigmund Bloom believes Branch's quickness, 4.35 speed, and competitiveness could make him Tyreek Hill lite in a best-case scenario. It's enough to keep an eye on his progress this summer. |
Browns | CLE makes several roster moves Tue May 19, 05:23 PM
The Cleveland Browns have signed WR Aaron Anderson, DE Markees Watts and LB Reid Carrico to contracts. The Browns have also cut WR Isaiah Wooden, Caden Prieskorn and DT Bernard Gooden, according to the NFL transaction wire on Tuesday, May 19.
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Vikings | MIN waives Shaleak Knotts Tue May 19, 05:11 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Shaleak Knotts has been waived by the team on Tuesday, May 19.
Link to story Browns | Demetric Felton calls it a career Tue May 19, 04:19 PM
Free-agent RB Demetric Felton (Browns) has announced his retirement and will join the Cleveland Browns coaching staff in a player development role with Cleveland, Felton announced on Tuesday, May 19.
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Chiefs | Rashee Rice set to serve 30 days in jail Tue May 19, 02:48 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice violated his parole by testing positive for marijuana on Tuesday, May 19. He will serve 30 days in jail and will miss the team's OTAs and mandatory mini-camp.
| Footballguys view: If missed OTA and minicamp sessions are as bad as it gets, this could be forgotten in September. Rice missed the first six games of 2025 due to the suspension for his role in the six-car crash that led to his probation. He finished the year with 53 receptions, 571 yards, and five touchdowns, missing the final few games due to a concussion. The possibility of league discipline is the issue now. Earlier this year, Rice was accused of domestic assault. The NFL investigated and determined Rice would not be suspended for a second time. Could that change? Stay tuned. |
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49ers | Two Niners competing for WR5 Tue May 19, 10:33 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Jordan Watkins and WR Jacob Cowing are competing for the WR5 spot on the depth chart.
Link to story 49ers | Christian Kirk competing in the slot Tue May 19, 10:28 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk and WR De'Zhaun Stribling will compete for the slot-receiver role. Kirk is also likely to be the backup at the Z spot.
| Footballguys view: While Stribling is a great fit in San Francisco, he might be more of a long-term project. SI.com predicts the rookie will enter Week 1 as the fourth receiver behind Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, and Kirk. This will give Stribling time to develop his route running. The 49ers planned for this and only signed Kirk to a one-year deal. That opens the door for Stribling to take his spot next season and be a consistent contributor to the offense. But this year, Kirk is likely to be the more productive player. |
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Jaguars | Alex Bullock on retired list Mon May 18, 01:42 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Alex Bullock was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Monday, May 18.
Link to story Patriots | Kayshon Boutte not at team facility Mon May 18, 12:39 AM
New England Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte is not at the team's facility for the offseason program, and he has been working out away from the team.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com notes, it's unclear why Boutte isn't there. The sixth-round pick in the 2023 draft is eligible for a new contract. He's entering the final year of his rookie deal at a base salary of $3.674 million and might be withholding services in hopes of getting a new deal. It's also fair to wonder if talk of acquiring Eagles WR A.J. Brown is a factor. Boutte has never had more than 589 receiving yards in any of his three NFL seasons. We'll continue to monitor. |
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Commanders | Antonio Williams could move around Sun May 17, 05:58 PM
Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams was used mostly as a slot receiver during his college career, but head coach Dan Quinn said Williams can line up at multiple spots for the team.
| Footballguys view: Williams should be a contributor, but whether he does enough to matter in fantasy leagues depends on his adjustment to the NFL quality of cornerbacks. College corners gave his speed a lot of respect, while outside corners in the NFL won't be afraid of Williams and do a lot to disrupt his route close to the line of scrimmage. The Commanders could also trade for Brandon Aiyuk, wait for Aiyuk's release, or sign Stefon Diggs to slow down the Williams hype train. |
Jaguars | Travis Hunter's role hasn't changed Sun May 17, 10:52 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter's role with the team has not changed despite rumors that he would have a greater role on the defensive side of the ball in 2026, according to head coach Liam Coen.
| Footballguys view: Hunter is worth a late round pick to see if he gets enough involvement and makes enough plays to be relevant in fantasy leagues despite being a two-way player. He also makes Trevor Lawrence an even more attractive target to be your QB1 once 6-7 quarterbacks are off of the board. |
Broncos | Denver did not sign Sean Brown Sat May 16, 03:01 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Sean Brown (Charlotte) did not sign with the Denver Broncos after the 2026 NFL Draft because of a failed physical.
Link to story Browns | Denzel Boston looking to improve Sat May 16, 11:50 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston said he has been working on improving his quickness out of routes this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The big-bodied rookie can move around smaller defenders on contested catches. Working on getting in and out of his routes quicker will only make him better. The Browns' passing game is a bit of an unknown right now (is Deshaun Watson good anymore?), but we love Boston in dynasty formats. |
Steelers | PIT tried to move up to draft Makai Lemon Sat May 16, 11:25 AM
Former USC WR Makai Lemon was almost selected in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 15th overall selection in the first round, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac. The pick belonged to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the two sides were close to finalizing a deal which would have allowed the Steelers to move up from the 21st overall pick but the Buccaneers instead selected former Miami (FL) LB Rueben Bain Jr., whom they had not expected to fall to them. The Philadelphia Eagles eventually chose Lemon with the 20th pick after moving up and the Steelers selected former Arizona State OT Max Iheanachor with the following pick.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles moved up to no.20 to select Lemon, and they couldn't get him on the phone because he was talking to the Steelers. If you snooze, you lose, especially when Howie Roseman is always lurking around looking to make deals. |
Patriots | Stefon Diggs open to returning Sat May 16, 10:58 AM
Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) 'would love' to re-sign with the New England Patriots this offseason but a deal with the team could be contingent on whether the Patriots are able to complete a trade for Philadelphia Eagles WR A.J. Brown, according to Albert Breer of SI.com.
| Footballguys view: Brown to the Patriots has been a thing for a minute, but no deal has yet come to fruition. Now that his signing won't impact compensatory picks, Diggs should find a new home before training camp. We'll see if that happens with the Patriots or elsewhere for the 2026 season. |
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka could see a production uptick Fri May 15, 03:10 PM
ESPN's Ben Solak thinks that Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka could lead the NFL in targets and receptions in 2026.
| Footballguys view: Third round pick Ted Hurst is slated to play at the "X" receiver position vacated by Mike Evans, so Egbuka can move back to his best spot at "Z" receiver or flanker, which is the wide receiver spot that can be moved around the formation. Egbuka got off to a very hot start last year, but once he was playing more in Evans spot and Baker Mayfield got banged up, his production dropped off. Egbuka could be one of the biggest breakout players of 2026 and he should be a consideration in the fourth round of drafts. |
Vikings | Terrill Davis signed Thu May 14, 06:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Terrill Davis (Oklahoma State) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Seahawks | Michael Briscoe off roster Thu May 14, 06:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks WR Michael Briscoe was waived Thursday, May 14, with a failure to disclose physical condition designation.
Link to story Chargers | Mante' Morrow joins Chargers Thu May 14, 04:27 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Mante' Morrow (Upper Iowa) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle signs two rookie WRs Thu May 14, 01:24 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Rashad Rochelle (Indiana State) and WR Trayvon Rudolph (Toledo) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Bengals | Tee Higgins hopes to hit 1,000 yards Thu May 14, 01:09 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins said his goal is to record at least 1,000 receiving yards this upcoming season. He has not reached the number since the 2022 season.
| Footballguys view: So long as QB Joe Burrow stays healthy, Higgins could easily hit that number. Fantasy GMs are excited about the Bengals' passing attack, as per usual, and Higgins is seen as a WR2 with upside. |
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Packers | Brenden Rice claimed off waivers Wed May 13, 06:26 PM
Former Las Vegas Raiders WR Brenden Rice was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, May 13.
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Jets | Tim Patrick joining NYJ Wed May 13, 05:50 PM
Free-agent WR Tim Patrick (Jaguars) agreed to terms with the New York Jets Wednesday, May 13, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka to settle in as flanker Tue May 12, 04:05 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka will reportedly settle in as the 'Z' outside receiver, or flanker, after playing numerous spots as a rookie, according to Buccaneers.com's Scott Smith on Tuesday, May 12.
| Footballguys view: Incoming Bucs offensive coordinator Zac Robinson used to coach Cooper Kupp with the Rams, and he said on Tuesday that Egbuka has a very similar approach and instincts. The coach also confirmed the plan is for Egbuka to settle into the flanker role in the team's base offense, but that his football instincts make it easy to move him around in order to exploit matchups and maximize the production of the passing game this fall. Egbuka, who was WR4 over the first five games last year, is currently being drafted as WR19. |
Bills | Buffalo signs two draft picks Tue May 12, 03:47 PM
The Buffalo Bills signed WR Skyler Bell and LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr to four-year rookie contracts. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Detroit announces signings of seven rookies Tue May 12, 02:03 PM
The Detroit Lions signed OT Blake Miller, DE Derrick Moore, LB Jimmy Rolder, CB Keith Abney II, WR Kendrick Law, DL Skyler Gill-Howard, and DL Tyre West to their rookie contracts on Tuesday, May 12.
Link to story Titans | Carnell Tate signs rookie deal with Tennessee Tue May 12, 01:34 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate signed his rookie deal with the team on Tuesday, May 12. The contract is a four-year, $51.1 million deal that includes a $33,649,028 signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: As Footballguy Sigmund Bloom suggests, Tate will become Cam Ward's No. 1 receiver of the future and maybe present. Ward is an aggressive downfield passer, and Tate is a smooth separator and ball winner at all three levels of the field. Bloom advised readers to be willing to trade up for Tate, who should level off as a top 10-15 fantasy receiver as long as Ward's upward trajectory coming out of last season continues. |
Buccaneers | Ted Hurst could fill X spot Tue May 12, 11:41 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round pick WR Ted Hurst could fill the X-receiver spot, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Hurst can run, has great hands and is an instinctual player, according to Robinson.
| Footballguys view: According to Tampa Bay Times staffer Rick Stroud, Hurst "owned" the Bucs' first rookie minicamp, drawing the most targets and making the most catches over two days of practice. Hurst has big shoes to fill if he's going to handle the vacated Mike Evans role. But he has the size (6-4, 210 pounds) and speed (4.42) to be a true X receiver like Evans, who can stretch a defense both vertically and horizontally. Still, keep expectations in check as Hurst starts his career behind Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan at the top of the depth chart. |
Saints | Brock Rechsteiner signs with NO Mon May 11, 09:47 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Brock Rechsteiner (Jacksonville State) signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source on Monday, May 11.
Link to story Lions | Kendrick Law under contract Mon May 11, 06:42 PM
Detroit Lions fifth-round draft choice WR Kendrick Law signed a four-year contract with the Lions Monday, May 11, worth $4.83 million.
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Raiders | Brenden Rice cut Mon May 11, 06:24 PM
Las Vegas Raiders WR Brenden Rice was waived Monday, May 11.
Link to story Texans | Lewis Bond signs contract Mon May 11, 06:08 PM
Houston Texans sixth-round draft choice WR Lewis Bond signed a four-year contract with the Texans Monday, May 11, worth $4.64 million, according to a source.
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Bears | Kyron Hudson joins roster Mon May 11, 04:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent WR Kyron Hudson (Penn State) signed with the Chicago Bears Monday, May 11. Terms of the contract were disclosed. The team also placed WR Squirrel White on the Reserve/Retired list.
Link to story Falcons | Three players off roster Mon May 11, 04:05 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Carlos Washington Jr., WR Deven Thompkins and TE Brandon Frazier were released Monday, May 11.
Link to story Buccaneers | Two players let go Mon May 11, 03:23 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Owen Wright and WR Noah Short were waived Monday, May 11.
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