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Dallin Holker An Undrafted Sleeper?
New Orleans Saints tight end Dallin Holker was a priority undrafted free-agent signing by the team following the 2024 NFL Draft, and with Juwan Johnson (foot) potentially missing the rest of the offseason due to foot surgery, he has a chance to crack the Week 1 roster. "It was apparent the Saints liked Holker when […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoIan Thomas Looking Like Carolina's Best Tight End
Carolina Panthers tight end Ian Thomas has been far from a mega-producer since entering the NFL as a fourth-round pick in 2018, but it can take many years for players to break out at the position, and he's reportedly flashed this offseason. "Much was made about the upgrade at tight end when the Panthers selected […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoLawrence Cager In Play For Starting Reps At Tight End
New York Giants tight end Lawrence Cager has hauled in just 19 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns through the first 20 games of his NFL career, but after the retirement of Darren Waller, he could earn legitimate playing time in 2024. According to Giants reporter Jordan Raanan, Cager has capitalized on his opportunities […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoJohn Metchie III Looks To Have Explosiveness Back
Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III has had a slow start to his NFL career, but there have been plenty of factors to cause the quiet start. The Alabama product missed his entire 2022 rookie season coming off an ACL tear and being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. He appeared in 16 games in […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoRay-Ray McCloud To Be Involved In Falcons Offense?
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud signed with the team this offseason, but he largely went unnoticed since the Falcons had a busy offseason of new acquisitions. However, ESPN Falcons reporter Marc Raimondi said McCloud could be more involved in the offense than expected. "Most figured McCloud, a veteran going into his seventh year, would […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoTae Hayes Released By Jets
The New York Jets released cornerback Tae Hayes on Monday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini. The 26-year-old was arrested on a misdemeanor marijuana charge early Sunday morning in Alabama, which led to his release from the organization. After being undrafted in 2019, Hayes spent time with nine NFL organizations, mostly on practice squads. In 12 […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoBrandon Aiyuk To Meet With 49ers On Monday
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is meeting with the organization on Monday, according to Adam Schefter. The 26-year-old has been in trade rumors all offseason as he seeks a new contract following a career-best 1,342 receiving yards in 2023. Wideouts Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, DeVonta Smith, and Nico […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoBryan Thompson Could Crack Bills Roster
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Bryan Thompson went undrafted in 2023 following a six-year college career that included four seasons at Utah and two seasons at Arizona State. The second-year pro is already 25 years old and likely has an uphill battle to make the team's 53-man roster, but Bills reporter Kyle Silagyi believes he has […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoSEC Head Coach Power Rankings - 2024 College Football Rankings
The Southeastern Conference has dominated college football for most of the last 15-plus years, and with Texas and Oklahoma joining the league, it will become even more of a powerhouse. There is no shortage of premier programs led by talented head coaches heading into 2024. Nick Saban has been the best coach in college football […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoElijah Moore Could Be Demoted To WR4 Role
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore showed flashes of upside in his 2021 rookie season, but over the last two years, he has failed to make a significant impact. In his last 33 games with the Jets and Browns, he's hauled in 96 receptions for 1,086 yards and three touchdowns. Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoCedric Tillman To Start In Three-Wide Sets?
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman had a quiet rookie campaign after being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft out of Tennessee. He ran just 343 routes (74th) and hauled in 21 of his 44 targets for 244 yards and no touchdowns. However, Zac Jackson of the Athletic suggests he will […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoTim Patrick Feels Back To Full Strength
Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick (Achilles) has had an unfortunate run of injury luck. He suffered a torn ACL during the 2022 offseason before a devastating Achilles tear leading up to the 2023 campaign. However, the 30-year-old said he's feeling back to full strength this year. "I felt like myself," Patrick said after practice […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoCeeDee Lamb To Reach Contract Extension Before Training Camp?
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb did not report to mandatory minicamp this month, and there's a chance he will hold out from all team activities until he reaches a new deal. However, Saad Yousuf of the Athletic believes Lamb could be extended before training camp. "Of the three contracts in question for the Cowboys, […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoSteelers Sign Jacob Copeland
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent wide receiver Jacob Copeland to a one-year deal, according to NFL.com. Copeland went undrafted in 2023 and has spent time with the Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs, but he did not appear in a game during his rookie year. He was a member of Pittsburgh's practice squad […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoWill Levis Cleaning Up Technique, Mechanics
Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is likely headed toward a make-or-break season in 2024. The Kentucky product was not a first-round pick, and head coach Brian Callahan was not a part of the staff when he was selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. So far, the soon-to-be 25-year-old has made improvements this offseason. "Levis changed […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoFalcons, Michael Penix Jr. Agree To Terms On Rookie Deal
Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has agreed to terms on a four-year, $22.88 million deal that includes a $13.46 million signing bonus, according to Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report. If things play out the way the Falcons hope, the 24-year-old will see limited action for at least the next two seasons while Kirk […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoFalcons Add To Trenches With Jaryd Jones-Smith, Prince Emili
The Atlanta Falcons signed offensive tackle Jaryd Jones-Smith and defensive tackle Prince Emili on Thursday, according to NFL.com. Jones-Smith has six NFL game appearances since entering the league in 2018, and he has spent time in the XFL and UFL. Emili, an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of Penn, spent time with the San […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoDavid Shaw Joins Broncos Front Office
The Denver Broncos announced the hiring of former Stanford head coach David Shaw as a senior personnel executive on Thursday. Shaw interviewed for a few NFL head coaching gigs this offseason but now lands in Denver in a front-office role. The 51-year-old coached in the NFL from 1997 to 2005 before joining the college ranks. […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoLonnie Phelps Waived After Drunk-Driving Incident
The Cleveland Browns released defensive end Lonnie Phelps on Thursday, according to NFL.com. Phelps was arrested and charged with drunken driving on Wednesday night after police said he crashed his SUV into a Florida restaurant, and the team wasted no time letting him go. It's an unfortunate incident for all involved, and Phelps, who did […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoRachaad White Impressed By Bucky Irving
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected former Oregon running back Bucky Irving in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, just months after Rachaad White finished his breakout campaign that consisted of 1,539 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns on 336 touches. White was a rare workhorse in today's NFL, so Irving is likely to […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoJalen McMillan To Contribute Right Away
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan was selected in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and according to Bailey Adams of PewterReport, he's on track to be a Day 1 contributor. "McMillan may even have a chance to overtake [Trey] Palmer for the WR3 role, though Palmer is having a good offseason […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoRhamondre Stevenson Reaches Four-Year Extension With Patriots
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson agreed to a four-year, $36 million contract extension on Thursday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The deal includes $17 million guaranteed. While the team can get out of the deal early and less than half of it is guaranteed, this is still a sign that the organization […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoFantasy Football Short-Term Quarterback Starters to Target in 2024 Superflex Drafts
In single-quarterback fantasy football setups, only around half of the 32 starting quarterbacks draw legitimate fantasy football interest. On the flip side, every signal-caller with a chance to start has value in Superflex or two-QB formats. Positional scarcity is a significant factor in these leagues, so even bottom-of-the-barrel quarterbacks will be rostered and in starting […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoDefensive Lineman Jonathan Garvin Working Out For Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are working out free-agent defensive lineman Jonathan Garvin, according to NFL.com. The former seventh-round pick by the Green Bay Packers played in 38 games from 2020 to 2022 and compiled 32 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two pass deflections before being released last offseason. He spent the spring with the Birmingham Stallions this […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoDrew Lock Not A Threat To Start
New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock signed with the organization as a free agent this offseason, and given the struggles of Daniel Jones, many have speculated he could push for the starting job. However, Giants reporter Connor Hughes believes he is not a legitimate threat to take the QB1 job. "[Lock] isn't that good. Very […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoAdam Thielen To Remain "Big Part" Of Panthers Offense
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen quietly had a productive season in 2023, especially considering he was catching passes from a rookie quarterback in one of the worst offenses in the NFL. Thielen, who turns 34 before Week 1, racked up 103 receptions for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns in his first season with the […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoTylan Wallace On The Roster Bubble
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tylan Wallace is battling for a roster spot this offseason, according to Jeff Zrebiec of the Athletic. The 25-year-old faced a similar set of circumstances last year, but he turned in a quality training camp and ultimately remained on the 53-man roster. Wallace will need to impress on special teams to […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoIsaiah Likely Earning Enhanced Role
Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely has been behind All-Pro veteran Mark Andrews to begin his NFL career, but his flashes of upside could lead the team to implement even more 12 personnel in 2024. According to Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic, Likely has continued to impress this offseason. "Likely's work in OTAs and minicamp […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoSix Sneaky Contenders and Sleepers To Make The 12-Team College Football Playoff (2024-25)
College football has evolved quickly over the last two decades. Before the 1998 season, there was no National Championship. Instead, voters decided who was crowned champion based on their regular season and bowl game resumes. That went on for over 100 years. Then, the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) era began, pitting the two best teams […]
Jackson Sparks 5 months agoPatrick Surtain II Dismisses Trade Rumors
Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II has been in trade rumors over the last calendar year, but the 24-year-old said he wants to stay with the organization long-term. The team picked up his fifth-year option a few months ago, which was a no-brainer decision after he made two Pro Bowls and one All-Pro team in […]
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