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Marvin Mims Jr. Practicing For First Time At Camp
Denver Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. (hamstring) suffered a minor hamstring injury during spring OTAs and had a setback during a workout just before training camp. However, the rookie pass-catcher returned to the practice field for the first time at camp on Monday. Tim Patrick (Achilles) suffered a non-contact injury on Monday, so Mims' […]
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Zay Flowers Returns To Practice On Monday
Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Zay Flowers (illness) returned to the practice field on Monday after missing two days of work with a stomach bug. This is obviously good news, as the young receiver will benefit from all the reps he can get ahead of his debut campaign. Flowers should be a starter for Baltimore […]
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Broncos Fear Achilles Injury For Tim Patrick
Updating from a previous report, Denver Broncos wide receiver Tim Patrick is feared to have suffered an Achilles injury at practice on Monday. The 29-year-old went to the ground, threw his helmet, and screamed after a scary-looking non-contact injury. This is a brutal development for Patrick, who missed all of the 2022 season after tearing […]
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Is Garrett Wilson Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson had a fantastic rookie campaign, compiling 1,103 yards and four touchdowns on 83 receptions. The quarterback play was questionable at best, as the Ohio State product caught passes from Joe Flacco, Mike White, and Zach Wilson. Now, he has future Hall-of-Famer Aaron Rodgers to work with. However, the […]
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Hayden Hurst To Be Featured In Panthers Offense
Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst said he is happy with the team's offense under Frank Reich which is expected to feature tight ends heavily. "I love it. This is the opportunity that I've always asked for," Hurst said. "I prepared this offseason like the ball's gonna come my way a lot. So I'm in […]
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Calvin Ridley Looking Explosive At Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley was arguably the most explosive player on the entire field during the first week of camp and made several noteworthy practices, according to John Shipley of Jaguar Report (FanNation). Apparently, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson agrees. "Just the way he practices is just a different speed and a different […]
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Ke'Shawn Vaughn Has Developed Into "Natural Pass-Catcher"
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn has had a slow start to his NFL career, rushing for just 316 yards and two touchdowns in three seasons. He also has just 10 career receptions, but Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles said he has developed into a much more natural pass-catcher ahead of his fourth NFL […]
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Lions Offensive Coordinator Praises Sam LaPorta At Training Camp
Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta notably had great performances during OTAs in the spring, and he's continuing to make plays during training camp. "He's earned the right now to be in that first-team huddle with Jared and that offensive line," Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said. "He's proven that over the course of […]
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Anthony Richardson Undergoes Nose Procedure, Could Return Tuesday
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson underwent a procedure on his nose to correct his nasal septum. He is expected to miss practice on Monday but could return on Tuesday depending on how he feels. This procedure is usually done to help fix any issues with airflow and breathing. That said, the 21-year-old gun-slinger should […]
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Kenneth Walker III Considered Week-To-Week
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III is dealing with a groin injury during training camp and is being considered week-to-week. Naturally, the team will take a cautious approach with its 22-year-old running back, so he could miss the majority of preseason action leading up to Week 1 of the regular season. It's worth noting […]
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Calijah Kancey Carted Off With Calf Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie defensive tackle Calijah Kancey was carted off the practice field with a right leg injury on Sunday. Head coach Todd Bowles said after practice that Kancey has a calf strain and will undergo an MRI to determine the severity. Kancey was the 19th overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft after […]
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Demario Douglas Standing Out For Patriots
New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Demario Davis is reportedly impressing at training camp and could see playing time right away in 2023. Douglas was selected in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft from Liberty University and is positioned with the top group of skill position players while the rest of the Patriots' […]
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Deneric Prince Expected To Make 53-Man Roster
Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Deneric Prince went undrafted and signed with the team as a free agent, but Pete Sweeney of ArrowHeadPride.com said Prince should be written in ink on the Chiefs' 53-man roster. The 23-year-old is reportedly locked in as the team's kick returner and does not drop a pass. Prince began […]
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Garrett Wilson Dealing With Low-Ankle Sprain
New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (ankle) hobbled off the field and left practice early on Thursday, and he is reportedly dealing with a low-ankle sprain. The team is going to be cautious with him, per head coach Robert Saleh. That said, he could miss several upcoming practices, meaning Allen Lazard, Corey Davis (out […]
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No Timetable For Kyler Murray's Return
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (knee) said there is currently no timetable for his return from a torn ACL in mid-December of last season. The 25-year-old signal-caller is taking rehab one day at a time. "Obviously, me being the competitor I am, do I want to miss any time? No," Murray said. "It's not on […]
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Jets Still Expecting Breece Hall To Be Ready For Week 1
New York Jets running back Breece Hall (knee) began training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform List (PUP) and will reportedly continue to be out of practice for "a couple more weeks" after Thursday's Hall of Fame Game against the Cleveland Browns. However, the organization still believes Hall will be ready for the regular […]
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Top 10 Greatest NFL Quarterbacks To Never Win MVP
Throughout the storied history of the NFL, there have been remarkable quarterbacks who, despite their exceptional talents and achievements, never claimed the prestigious title of MVP. Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Tom Brady have all won at least three MVPs, further cementing their place among the all-time greats. However, not every legendary quarterback has hoisted […]
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Eli Apple To Join Dolphins On One-Year Deal
Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Eli Apple is signing a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. This will be Apple's fifth team since being selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft. With Jalen Ramsey (knee) expected to be out until at least December, Apple provides depth at the […]
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Luke Schoonmaker Dealing With Partial Plantar Fascia Tear
Dallas Cowboys rookie tight end Luke Schoonmaker (foot) said he is dealing with a partial tear to his plantar fascia, which is apparently a trickier injury to navigate through than a complete tear. However, the Michigan alum is remaining optimistic. "It's been good," said Schoonmaker. "I'm just taking a good pace." He hopes to resume […]
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2023 NFL Tight End Power Rankings: All 32 Starting TEs
The tight end position has continued to evolve in the modern game. Once known as blockers that would occasionally catch passes, today's TEs are often extremely athletic and do serious damage as key parts of offensive schemes. While a select few at the position are truly elite pass catchers, many tight ends still handle plenty […]
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Cole Beasley To Miss Practice Friday
New York Giants wide receiver Cole Beasley (quad) won't practice on Friday after being kneed in the quad, according to Giants head coach Brian Daboll. Beasley signed with the team just before training camp and likely has an uphill battle to make the roster, so any missed practice time is not a good sign. Beasley […]
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Brian Robinson Feeling Healthy
Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson had an inspiring comeback story last season, playing in an NFL game just under 50 days after being shot in the knee and glute. However, Robinson said he didn't feel like himself once during his rookie campaign, and "all types of things" were going on with his body and his […]
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Dameon Pierce Noticeably Leaner Heading Into Year 2
Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce is noticeably leaner than he was as a rookie heading into Year 2. The 23-year-old running back said he's been working with a nutritionist and working hard to slim down. As a rookie, the University of Florida product rushed 220 times for 939 yards and four touchdowns, adding 30 […]
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Diontae Johnson Leaves Practice For Heat-Related Issues
Updating from an earlier report, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson left Friday's practice early due to a heat-related issue, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. This is common early in training camp during one of the hottest times of the year, so Johnson should be OK, and fantasy managers can breathe a sigh of […]
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Desmond Ridder, Taylor Heinicke Struggling With Deep Passes
Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke are reportedly struggling with deep passes. According to Adnan Ikic of Falcoholic, neither signal-caller has connected on a deep shot through three days of training camp. Last season, Marcus Mariota struggled to connect with Kyle Pitts and Drake London on chunk plays, so it's a worrisome development. […]
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Russell Wilson To Run More In 2023?
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson ranks third all-time in quarterback rushing yards with just under 5,000 yards on his resume, but the 34-year-old racked up just 277 yards on the ground last season -- good for his fewest in a single season with at least 15 games played. The signal-caller appears to be leaner this […]
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Steelers Utilizing Two-Back Sets With Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren
Pittsburgh Steelers running backs Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren are reportedly getting snaps together in two-back sets during training camp. The team utilized this package a few times late last season, so it will be interesting to see if it becomes a core piece of its offense. If so, Jaylen Warren could see an uptick […]
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Joe Burrow Could Miss "Several Weeks" With Calf Strain
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (calf) suffered a concerning injury at the end of Thursday's practice and was carted off the field. On Friday, head coach Zac Taylor confirmed Burrow is dealing with a calf strain that will "take several weeks" to heal up. That said, Burrow will be out or limited for the next […]
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Is Rashaad Penny or D'Andre Swift the Eagles Primary RB? Fantasy Football Outlook
Philadelphia Eagles running backs Rashaad Penny and D'Andre Swift have each been prolific in small sample sizes since being drafted in the 2018 and 2020 classes respectively, but both have failed to secure big-time workloads thanks to injury concerns. Now, the two explosive RBs are set to be in the same backfield for last year's […]
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Jalen Tolbert Showing Positive Signs This Offseason
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Jalen Tolbert is drawing positive reviews from multiple team beat writers this offseason. The 2022 third-round pick was thought to be in line for a role in his rookie campaign but finished with just two receptions for 12 yards in eight games. CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks are established wideouts, but […]
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