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No Update On Possible Martavis Bryant Suspension
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant hasn't failed any drug tests or missed any of his tests, and the NFL hasn't notified him of any suspension, according to sources. A report recently came out that the Raiders were fearing a suspension for Bryant, but nothing has come of it yet. The 26-year-old missed an entire […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoCarter Kieboom Promoted To Double-A
Washington Nationals shortstop prospect Carter Kieboom has been promoted from Single-A Potomac to Double-A Harrisburg after hitting .298 with 11 home runs and an .880 OPS in 61 games at Single-A. MLB.com has Kieboom ranked as Washington's No. 3 prospect behind outfielders Victor Robles and Juan Soto. Kieboom was selected 28th overall in the first […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSeahawks Don't Appear Willing To Give Earl Thomas An Extension
The Seattle Seahawks are not currently in negotiations with safety Earl Thomas, and there has been nothing to indicate that they are interested in giving him an extension with his current deal running out. Thomas, even as he ages, is an All-Pro talent and could be a future Hall of Famer, so losing him could […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrandon Marshall Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
The Seattle Seahawks expect veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall (ankle) to be ready for training camp next month, but at his age, it's hard to know how healthy he'll actually be. Marshall himself admitted that he wasn't even close to 100 percent last month after playing in just five games with the Giants before suffering […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRobby Anderson Pleads No Contest To Reckless Driving
New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson plead no contest to charges of reckless driving in court on Wednesday, according to his attorney, Ed O'Donnell. Anderson received six months of non-reporting probation, and all the charges stemming from his two arrests have now been addressed. However, the NFL is still reviewing everything and Anderson could […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJameis Winston Expecting To Be Hit With Suspension
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is expecting to be suspended by the NFL for an alleged incident from March of 2016 in which he groped an Uber driver in Arizona, according to ESPN Tallahassee radio host Jeff Cameron. “The thought from the Winston camp is that would be a maximum of three games. I […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrandon Kintzler Throws Bullpen Wednesday
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (forearm), who has been on the disabled list since June 10, threw a bullpen session Wednesday. Barring a setback, he could be activated from the DL this weekend. With the Nationals recently acquiring Kelvin Herrera as the setup man for closer Sean Doolittle, Kintzler won't have as much value […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRyan Zimmerman Likely To Return In Weeks, Not Days
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (oblique), who has been on the disabled list retroactive to May 10, is taking ground balls and hitting a little bit, but his return seems likely to be in weeks, not days. Zimmerman was struggling before his injury, too, hitting just .217 in 33 games, and the Nats have […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMatt Wieters Catches Bullpen Session
Washington Nationals catcher Matt Wieters (hamstring) caught a bullpen session recently, according to manager Dave Martinez. Wieters continues to make progress, but running will be the biggest step for him. The switch-hitting catcher last played on May 10 but could return early next month if he doesn't have any setbacks during his rehab. Wieters was […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBlake Bortles Has Better Grasp Of Offense
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles said he has a much better grasp and understanding of the offense this year compared to in 2017. "When we started last year, it was kind of an elementary level, in terms of ‘I’m hearing the play, I’m thinking about the footwork I have to take, the identification, trying to […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoCalvin Ridley Impressing Teammates
Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver Calvin Ridley, the team's first-round pick at 26 overall, has been impressing his teammates during offseason practices. "He's the real deal. And he's a good person. He's not walking around like he thinks he's hot s---. He's walking around like a really good dude," free safety Ricardo Allen said. Ridley […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPanthers, Daryl Williams Not Close To Extension
The Carolina Panthers and right tackle Daryl Williams face a "monster gap" financially in contract negotiations, according to a source close to the process. A league source said Tuesday that it would be "shocking" if the two sides agreed to an extension before training camp begins in July. Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2015, played […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoEric Decker Would Like To Play For Patriots
Free-agent wide receiver Eric Decker said that he thinks the New England Patriots would be a good fit for him after he was drafted by offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels when McDaniels was the head coach of the Broncos. Who wouldn't want to go play in New England with quarterback Tom Brady and the perennial Super […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKeke Coutee Off To Good Start For Texans
Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Keke Coutee, who caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2017 with Texas Tech, is challenging Braxton Miller for slot duties this year and is off to a good start in offseason workouts. The Texans drafted Coutee with the vision that he'd be an upgrade on Miller […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTerrelle Pryor Blames Poor 2017 On Ankle Injury
New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle) blames his poor season with the Redskins in 2017 due to his ankle injury during a learning experience. "I couldn't focus on my game because I was worried about my foot," Pryor said at the conclusion of last week's minicamp. "It took control of my mind. Right […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoStreaming Wars -- Waiver Wire Targets For June 20
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoD.J. Moore Signs Rookie Deal
The Carolina Panthers signed first-round wide receiver D.J. Moore to his four-year rookie deal on Monday. Moore was selected with the 24th overall pick and will immediately start opposite Devin Funchess as the team looks to improve their aerial assault under offensive coordinator Norv Turner. Moore set a Maryland single-season record with 80 catches last […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTrent Brown Has First Crack At Left Tackle Job
New England Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown looks like he'll have the first crack at the left tackle job, with first-rounder Isaiah Wynn starting at left guard. David Andrews is locked in at center and Shaq Mason is one of the best right guards in the league, leaving Joe Thuney as potentially the odd man […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoNathan Peterman A Serious Contender For Starting Job
Buffalo Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman should be considered a serious contender for the starting job to open the season. He has rotated first-team snaps with AJ McCarron, with rookie Josh Allen mostly working with the third-team offense. Peterman has looked sharp so far, including completing 10 of his 13 passes in 11-on-11 drills in minicamp […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRonald Jones Could See 15-20 Touches Per Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie running back Ronald Jones, a second-round pick, could see 15 to 20 touches per game in his first season. It's a bit of speculation from the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud, but it's clear that Jones has the most upside out of the group between Peyton Barber, Charles Sims and Jacquizz […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoNo Timetable For D'Onta Foreman
Although Houston Texans running back D'Onta Foreman (Achilles) is optimistic he'll be ready to go in training camp, he remains without a timetable to return and is unlikely to be full go for the start of training camp. Foreman showed flashes in his rookie season, rushing for 327 yards and two touchdowns before rupturing his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoArDarius Stewart's Roster Spot Could Be Safe
ESPN New York's Rich Cimini believes New York Jets wide receiver Ardarius Stewart is safe for a roster spot in training camp, as the team could keep up to six wide receivers. Stewart is currently buried on the depth chart behind Quincy Enunwa, Robby Anderson, Jermaine Kearse and Terrelle Pryor and has been outplayed in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoOdell Beckham Jr. Says He Won't Hold Out
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has promised that he will be in attendance at training camp this summer and that he won't hold out while seeking a long-term contract extension. However, a source familiar with Beckham's plans cautioned that the plans could change if there is no movement in contract talks, and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoIan Thomas To Battle For Backup Duties
Carolina Panthers rookie tight end Ian Thomas, who saw some snaps with the first-team offense during minicamp, has shown his athleticism and will battle Chris Manhertz for the backup job to Greg Olsen. As long as Olsen can stay healthy, Thomas is unlikely to figure into the fantasy landscape, but he's one to keep an […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJordan Taylor Likely To Start Camp On PUP List
Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph said wide receiver Jordan Taylor (hips) will "probably" start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Taylor was held out of organized team activities and minicamp. Taylor is a long shot to be a big contributor on offense this year after the team drafted rookies Courtland Sutton […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBraedon Bowman Standing Out
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Braedon Bowman, who spent all of 2017 on the practice squad, has impressed with his playmaking in offseason workouts. He has soft hands as a receiver but also can succeed as a blocker, which makes him intriguing to watch with Hunter Henry (knee) out for the year and Virgil Green […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJaguars Sign DeAndre Smelter
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed free-agent wide receiver DeAndre Smelter on Friday and waived/injured defensive tackle Michael Hughes in a corresponding move. Smelter was a fourth-round pick of the Niners in 2015 and has just one catch for 23 yards in two games in the NFL. He will be in a battle to make the Jags […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDavis Webb Improving
New York Giants backup quarterback Davis Webb took some first-team repetitions at minicamp this week and impressed. The second-year QB has shown improvement from his first season. "I think he has improved every day. I think he's got an outstanding skill set," head coach Pat Shurmur said. "I mean, big, strong, can throw. Saw [Thursday], […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKendrick Bourne Has Been Consistent
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has been one of the most consistent receivers in offseason workouts for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. As an undrafted rookie wideout last year, Bourne had 16 catches for 257 yards, but he lacks elite speed. However, Garoppolo called Bourne "deceptively fast" and said he "has some wiggle to him." […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoElijah McGuire Expected To Be Third-Down Back
New York Jets running backs coach Stump Mitchell expects running back Elijah McGuire, who had 492 yards from scrimmage and 3.6 yards per carry as a rookie, to be the team's third-down back in 2018. “Eli looks fantastic to be perfectly honest,” Mitchell said. “I’ll tell you who I see Eli as — and he’s […]
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