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Steelers Expecting More Production From Minkah Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick missed seven games last season due to injury, and it was the first year dating back to high school that he recorded zero interceptions. In 2024, Fitzpatrick and the Steelers are expecting a return to his ball-hawking ways. "The biggest thing is as coaches, our job is to try to […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Ronnie Stanley Rejuvenated Heading Into Eighth NFL Campaign
Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley has been no stranger to injuries and missing games over the last four seasons. The former Notre Dame standout has been scratched from 36 games since 2020 due to lower-body ailments. However, 2019 first-team All-Pro feels great heading into his eighth year with the organization. "I would just say […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Jermaine Burton vs. Jalen McMillan - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?
Rookie wide receivers Jermaine Burton and Jalen McMillan figure to be compared to each other in Year 1, as both were taken in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft (12 picks apart). They should each occupy the WR3 role for their respective teams. Neither player figures to be a breakout superstar immediately, but […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Rome Odunze In Play For Punt-Return Role
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze is an exciting young asset for fantasy football, but since he will share the field with DJ Moore and Keenan Allen while catching passes from a rookie quarterback, his upside in Year 1 could be limited. According to Michael Smith of Pro Football Talk, he is a contender for […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Brian Daboll To Call Plays For Giants?
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll earned his opportunity with the organization after one year as Alabama's offensive coordinator and four seasons as the Buffalo Bills' offensive coordinator. However, assistant coach Mike Kafka ran the Giants' offense in 2022 and 2023. This offseason, ESPN's Jordan Raanan observed Daboll calling plays, with Kafta serving in […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Austin Ekeler Confident In Bounce-Back Season
Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler was an elite fantasy football producer for a few of his seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers, but last year was disappointing for the veteran and fantasy managers. Ekeler posted 179 attempts for 628 yards and five touchdowns and caught 51 passes for 436 yards and one touchdown en […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Puka Nacua In Better Shape Heading Into Sophomore Campaign
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua came out of nowhere and delivered arguably the greatest season for a rookie pass-catcher ever. The BYU product caught 105 passes for 1,486 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season and posted 181 yards in his first playoff game. However, the Rams believe he's in better shape […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
McClendon Curtis A Candidate To Start Up Front For Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks offensive guard McClendon Curtis went unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft after a six-year career at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He was picked up by the Las Vegas Raiders, but Seattle poached him from the practice squad at the start of the 2023 season. After not playing a single snap as […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Isaiah Rodgers Sr. Performing Well After Year-Long Absence
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers Sr. missed the entire 2023 season after being suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy. However, ESPN reporter Tim McManus said Rodgers has been impressive this offseason, and he's been splitting first-team reps with second-year cornerback Kelee Ringo. He's been making plays against the Eagles' strong first-team offense and is […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Mekhi Becton Making Strides With Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle/guard Mekhi Becton has not had a great start to his NFL career. The No. 11 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Jets has played in just 31 games (30 starts) over his first four pro seasons. He's struggled with weight management, injuries, and general ineffectiveness. However, […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
Tayvion Robinson Released By Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens released wide receiver Tayvion Robinson, the organization announced on X on Wednesday. Robinson went unselected in April's 2024 NFL Draft after three seasons at Virginia Tech and two years at Kentucky. Overall, he tallied 194 receptions for 2,604 yards and 16 touchdowns to go along with 39 rushes for 277 yards in […]
Jackson Sparks 8 months ago
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 8 months ago
Ian 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 8 months ago
Lawrence 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 8 months ago
John 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 8 months ago
Ray-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 8 months ago
Tae 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 8 months ago
Brandon 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 8 months ago
Bryan 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 8 months ago
SEC 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 8 months ago
Elijah 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 8 months ago
Cedric 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 8 months ago
Tim 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 8 months ago
CeeDee 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 8 months ago
Steelers 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 8 months ago
Will 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 8 months ago
Falcons, 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 8 months ago
Falcons 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 8 months ago
David 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 8 months ago
Lonnie 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 8 months ago