DeWayne McBride Released By Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings are releasing running back DeWayne McBride as Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline approaches. McBride was selected by the Vikings in the seventh round in the 2023 NFL Draft after a stellar final season at UAB. McBride rushed 233 times for 1,713 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2022. Given his college production, there might […]

Malik Davis Released By Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys released running back Malik Davis on Tuesday as teams cut down to 53-man rosters. Davis came into the preseason as a contender for the No. 2 running back job behind Tony Pollard but has evidently been outplayed by Rico Dowdle and rookie Deuce Vaughn. The Cowboys want to bring Davis back as […]

Raiders Release Keelan Cole Sr., Phillip Dorsett

The Las Vegas Raiders informed wide receivers Keelan Cole Sr. and Phillip Dorsett of their release from the team on Tuesday. Both were considered contenders to make the 53-man roster but ultimately didn't crack the lineup. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, both players could re-sign with the team as a member of the practice […]

Robbie Chosen Released By Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins have released veteran wide receiver Robbie Chosen. Anderson has spent time with the New York Jets, Carolina Panthers, and Arizona Cardinals since entering the league in 2016 as an undrafted free agent, but he couldn't crack Miami's 53-man roster. The 30-year-old wideout was thought to be competing for a WR3 or WR4 […]

Nick Folk Traded To Titans

The New England Patriots are trading veteran kicker Nick Folk to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2025 seventh-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Folk lost the preseason battle for the New England kicker job to rookie fourth-round pick Chad Ryland but quickly finds a new home. The Titans released Michael […]

Is Treylon Burks Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks was a hot prospect coming into the NFL last season, but injuries and playing in a poor offense held him back for much of his rookie campaign. Still, he has plenty of fantasy football intrigue given the long history of year-two receivers taking a big leap in production. However, […]

Tight Ends to Target in PPR, Fade in Standard - Fantasy Football Outlooks for Dalton Schultz, Tyler Higbee, Pat Freiermuth, more

The fantasy football landscape has evolved mightily and there are countless scoring formats and leagues of all shapes and sizes, but the three most popular formats continue to be standard, half-PPR, and PPR (point per reception) scoring. Reading the fine print of your league's scoring rules is key to crushing your preseason draft, as certain […]

Deeper League Tight End Sleepers for 2023 Fantasy Football Drafts - Gerald Everett, Tyler Conklin, Irv Smith, more

The tight end position in fantasy football is always tricky to navigate. Travis Kelce has been a remarkably dominant presence and offered a unique advantage over the last half-decade. But there are usually only a few more players at the position that present real upside. That said, not every fantasy manager will walk away from […]

Colt McCoy Released By Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals released veteran quarterback Colt McCoy on Monday. McCoy has been getting reps with the first-team offense during the preseason but looks to be the odd man out after the team traded for Joshua Dobbs. The 36-year-old started 36 games and appeared in 56 games over the last 13 seasons, passing for 7,975 […]

Treylon Burks Back At Practice Monday

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee) suffered an LCL injury on August 16 but is returning to practice on Monday. Returning just under two weeks from the injury is a good sign for Burks, whose Week 1 availability against the New Orleans Saints has been in question. While his return to practice doesn't guarantee […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba To Begin Season On Active Roster

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) is expected to begin the regular season on the active roster. Smith-Njigba recently underwent wrist surgery to repair a small broken bone in his wrist, but avoiding the Injured Reserve list is a good sign. His Week 1 availability against the Los Angeles Rams is still in question. […]

Kyler Murray Will Stay On PUP List To Begin Season

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) will not be activated off the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list at the start of the 2023 regular season. Since Murray will remain on the PUP list, he is not eligible to play during the team's first four games of the season. This is not a surprise after […]

Trace McSorley Released By Patriots

Quarterback Trace McSorley was released by the New England Patriots on Monday. The 28-year-old signed with the organization in April but did not earn a final roster spot. McSorley entered the league in 2019 as a sixth-round pick and has appeared in nine games, throwing for 502 yards, one touchdown, and five interceptions. He spent […]

Dustin Hopkins Traded To Cleveland, Cade York Waived

Veteran kicker Dustin Hopkins lost the Los Angeles Chargers starting kicker job to Cameron Dicker this preseason and is being traded to the Cleveland Browns for a 2025 seventh-round pick. Cade York has been waived in a corresponding move. Hopkins made 27 of his 30 field goal attempts as a Charger in 2021 and 2022, […]

Cameron Dicker Wins Chargers Kicker Job

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker has won the position battle against Dustin Hopkins to be the team's placekicker this season. Dicker impressed as a rookie for the Chargers, making 19 of his 20 field goal attempts and all 22 of his extra points in 10 games for the organization. He kicked in Hopkins' place, […]

Heisman Trophy Watch List: Ranking The Top 10 Contenders

The 2023 college football season is finally within reach, so it's time to take a shot at who could win the Heisman Trophy this season. USC quarterback Caleb Williams has the best odds to take home the most extraordinary individual award in college sports, but he won last year, and history tells us he's unlikely […]

Five Overrated College Football Teams - Reviewing the Preseason NCAA CFB Rankings

The 2023-24 NCAA College Football season is upon us with Notre Dame and Navy kicking off Week 0 on Saturday, Aug 26. It's always fun to dive into the Associate Press Preseason Poll and evaluate which teams are being overvalued after an offseason of hype. Oftentimes, big-name programs with plenty of talent are ranked inside […]

Derek Carr Won't Play In Preseason Finale

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr and several other starters are not expected to play in the final preseason game against the Houston Texans on Sunday. Chris Olave and Marshon Lattimore are also among the players who won't suit up for New Orleans. Carr has a wide range of outcomes during his first season in […]

Jake Bobo Likely To Make Seahawks Roster

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo is trending toward making the team's 53-man roster. Despite running a putrid 4.99 40-yard dash during the pre-draft process, the undrafted rookie has impressed during training camp and preseason action. Given the injuries of Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Dareke Young and the suspension of D'Wayne Eskridge, Bobo has a real […]

Will Levis Not Expected To Play Against Patriots

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (thigh) is not expected to play against the Patriots on Friday night. The rookie signal-caller suffered a thigh injury in joint practices with the Minnesota Vikings last week. Although he returned to practice this week, he is evidently not ready for game action. It looks like Malik Willis will get […]

Jacoby Brissett To Start Against Cincinnati On Saturday

Washington Commanders quarterback Jacoby Brissett will start for the team in the preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday. Second-year signal-caller Sam Howell was named the starter for the regular season, but Brissett could be sprung into action if he proves to be ineffective. In two-QB and superflex leagues, the veteran journeyman is one […]

2023 Fantasy Football TEs to Prioritize in Standard, But Fade in PPR Leagues

In fantasy football, standard and PPR scoring continue to be the most popular league formats. Failure to understand the difference in value between players across scoring systems can prove costly, so figuring out which tight ends hold more value in standard leagues will be the focus of this article. While the beneficiaries of PPR formats […]

Fantasy Football Breakouts, Busts, and Locks - Washington Commanders 2023 Outlook

With just a few weeks to go until the NFL's regular season begins, it's important to consider all options from all teams in upcoming fantasy drafts. Teams such as the Washington Commanders aren't flashy and don't get many fantasy managers excited, but there are a handful of players on this roster with real fantasy football […]

Is Mark Andrews Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has had an excellent start to his career and is establishing himself as a premier player at the position in "real life" and in fantasy football. However, he's been absent from practice over the last few days. Needless to say, his status is worth monitoring as the regular season […]

Jamal Adams Activated Off PUP

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams (quad) has officially been activated off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. The 27-year-old defensive back suffered a torn quad in the Week 1 game against the Denver Broncos last season and has remained on the PUP list all offseason. The three-time Pro Bowler can be released from his […]

Josh Jones Traded To Texans

The Arizona Cardinals are trading offensive tackle Josh Jones to the Houston Texans. The 2020 third-round pick is in the final year of his rookie deal. He started 21 games over the last three seasons for Arizona, but 2023 No. 6 overall pick Paris Johnson Jr. is taking his place in the lineup. Houston is […]

Javonte Williams Could Handle Limited Workload Early On

Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (knee) has made a quick recovery from his torn ACL in Week 4 of last season. The 23-year-old was cleared for contact at the start of training camp and has already seen preseason action. However, Broncos offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi indicated his workload could be limited a bit at […]

Joshua Dobbs Named No. 2 Quarterback For Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joshua Dobbs won the position battle to be the primary backup to Deshaun Watson in 2023. The team released 2021 third-round pick Kellen Mond and named rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson as its third quarterback on the depth chart. Dobbs started two games for the Tennessee Titans last season, completing 40-of-68 passing attempts for […]

Cooper Kupp On Track To Play In Week 1

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp (hamstring) missed a few weeks of training camp practice with a hamstring injury but returned to the field this week and is reportedly progressing well. Kupp missed eight games last season after suffering a high-ankle sprain so the new injury was concerning. However, the 30-year-old wideout said he's […]

Cole Kmet Returns To Practice Thursday

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet (undisclosed) left Wednesday's practice early but is already back on the field for Thursday's session. The Notre Dame alum recently signed a four-year, $50 million extension with $32 million guaranteed after leading the team in receptions (50), receiving yards (544), and receiving touchdowns (seven). In 2023, he could be […]