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Earl Thomas Officially Holding Out
Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas announced on his Twitter account Saturday that he will be holding out of the team's upcoming minicamp and any team activities until his contract situation is resolved. Thomas was also the subject of trade rumors right around the draft, but nothing worked out with Seattle having too high of an […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSam Darnold Could Be Third-Stringer
New York Jets rookie quarterback Sam Darnold could open the year as the third starter behind Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater. The Jets could opt to sit Darnold on the sidelines until he is ready to play. It all depends on whether the Jets keep Bridgewater around, and as of now it looks like they […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDaryl Williams Extension A Priority
The Carolina Panthers are expected to reach a contract extension with right tackle Daryl Williams before the start of the regular season. He has developed into the team's most consistent linemen and has been a two-year starter at right tackle. Williams played every snap in 2017 and was ranked third among offensive tackles by Pro […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoPatriots Unlikely To Sign Dez Bryant
The New England Patriots are unlikely to sign free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant now that Julian Edelman is expected to be suspended for the first four games of the season. New England still has plenty of in-house options to replace the void left by Edelman, such as Jordan Matthews, Cordarrelle Patterson, Kenny Britt, Phillip Dorsett […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJason Verrett Has Been Practicing
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Jason Verrett (knee), who has missed 39 games in four seasons, looked to be moving well in 7-on-7 drills at organized team activities last week, and the team is hoping he can successfully return in 2018. Verrett suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 1 of last year for the second […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJason Pierre-Paul Expected To Be Ready For Minicamp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul isn't injured but hasn't been taking part in organized team activities. He's expected to be at mandatory minicamp, which starts next Tuesday, and a source closely involved with JPP's offseason training program said that he trains for four hours every day. Tampa traded a third-round pick and swapped […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Gronkowski Denies Trade Rumors
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski denied rumors that the team was close to trading him on Friday. He said the rumors were "fake news." Gronk showed up for mandatory minicamp this week but is undecided on whether he will attend voluntary organized team activities next week. The big tight end considered retirement in […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoWill Fuller To Be Big Part Of Offense
Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller, who is the fastest player on the team with a 4.28-second 40-yard dash, is expected to be a big part of the team's offense in 2018. He has caught 75 passes for 1,058 yards and nine touchdowns in his two seasons in the league but was limited to 28 […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDion Jordan Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan (knee), who had cleanup surgery on his knee a while ago, is expected to be sidelined for six to eight weeks, but he should be ready for training camp, barring any setbacks. It's good news for a Seattle defense that will need Jordan to step up in the absence […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTexans Don't Plan To Limit Deshaun Watson's Running
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) has looked good during organized team activities and doesn't look limited at all following an ACL tear in his rookie season. He'll remain the centerpiece of the team's offense, and the Texans don't plan on limiting his scrambling abilities. “You really have to never suffocate what the guy can […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJosh Allen Could See First-Team Reps
The Buffalo Bills haven't ruled out giving rookie quarterback Josh Allen first- or second-team repetitions before the end of minicamp next week. Head coach Sean McDermott said the reps at the position remain a "fluid" situation, but Allen has been working with the third team behind AJ McCarron and Nathan Peterman so far. Allen has […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoNo Truth To Rob Gronkowski Trade Rumors
There is "zero truth" to rumors of an imminent trade of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, according to sources. We'd be shocked if Gronk was dealt, even though he and the club haven't been on the same page as far as his contract. The 29-year-old is often banged up and reportedly considered retirement […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoHype Building Around Trey Quinn
Washington Redskins rookie wide receiver Trey Quinn, who was the final pick in the draft, continues to be hyped up by head coach Jay Gruden. "He’s got strong hands. Very quarterback-friendly target. He can run the option routes. He’s learning from Jamison [Crowder], which is good, but he can also line up in different spots, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTyler Lockett Appears To Be Fully Healthy
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett looks to be fully recovered from a devastating leg injury he suffered in 2016. Lockett played all of last year, but head coach Pete Carroll suggested that Lockett wasn't himself due to the injury. Lockett was all over the field catching passes at organized team activities on Thursday and […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChris Carson, C.J. Prosise Standing Out
Seattle Seahawks running backs Chris Carson and C.J. Prosise were both mentioned as standouts in organized team activities by head coach Pete Carroll. Carson had become the starter last year before an ankle injury in the fourth game knocked him out for the rest of the year. However, he's healthy now and "hasn't missed one […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJeremy Kerley Lining Up In Slot
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jeremy Kerley has been lining up as the first-team slot receiver during organized team activities as the second wideout behind Kelvin Benjamin. His primary sources of competition will likely come from rookies Ray-Ray McCloud and Austin Proehl. Zay Jones remains out with injury, so Kerley could be a sleeper in deeper […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDion Jordan Had Procedure On Knee
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Dion Jordan (knee) recently underwent a cleanup procedure on his knee, which is why he isn't taking part in organized team activities. Typically, his procedure requires a six- to eight-week timetable for recovery. Jordan was a first-rounder in 2013 by the Dolphins but has mainly been a bust. However, he did […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMalcolm Mitchell Hasn't Been On Field
New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (knee), who missed all of last year with a knee injury, hasn't been spotted on the practice field the last two weeks. Mitchell was a fourth-round selection in 2016 and caught just 32 passes for 401 yards and four touchdowns in his rookie season, but injuries have mostly […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJordan Matthews Working Hard
New England Patriots wide receiver Jordan Matthews has been working hard during organized team activities and has usually been one of the first players on the field at practice each day. He can line up all over the field, but has the most success in his career on the inside. The 25-year-old is coming off […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJulian Edelman Facing Four-Game Suspension
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances, according to league sources. The suspension is under appeal. That'd be a big blow to a player that missed all of last season due to injury. Edelman is a stud fantasy performer, especially in PPR […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoMitch Trubisky Praises Kevin White
Chicago Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky has been pleased with the work that wide receiver Kevin White is putting in this spring. “He wants to be coached,” Trubisky said. “He wants me to communicate with him every play — what I see, what he sees. And we’re talking on the field and off the field (about) […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoSteve Sarkisian More Comfortable In Second Season
Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian is much more comfortable and confident running the offense heading into Year 2. “At this point a year ago, I was still going through a lot of the growing pains of the system, the players and learning the staff,” Sarkisian said. “Year 2 is just night and day, for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDante Pettis Learning All Three Receiver Positions
The San Francisco 49ers are putting a lot on rookie wide receiver Dante Pettis' plate during organized team activities, according to wide receivers coach Mike LaFleur. Pettis is currently learning all three receiver spots in head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system. It means they think a lot of him, but it's unclear exactly what his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDerrius Guice Impressing With Pass-Catching Skills
Washington Redskins rookie running back Derrius Guice has been impressing the coaches with his pass catching during organized team activities, and head coach Jay Gruden said "it's been very exciting" watching him as a pass-catcher. Guice will likely be the team's early-down back, but he'll have to compete with Rob Kelley, and Chris Thompson will […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBears Have Big Plans For Tarik Cohen
Continuing an offseason theme, new Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy continues to praise running back Tarik Cohen. He figures to be used all over the field in the Bears offense. His playmaking abilities and versatility make him the ideal weapon in Nagy's offense, and the Bears aren't babying him in his second season. Cohen […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoNFL Mulling Suspension For Reuben Foster
Despite pleading no contest to a misdemeanor weapons charge Wednesday, the NFL is still mulling a multi-game suspension for San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster, according to sources. Foster escaped a potential domestic-violence charge as well after the case was dropped, but he could still find himself serving a suspension to begin 2018. The 31st […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoFrank Clark Holding Out Of OTAs
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark has skipped all organized team activities as he seeks a contract extension this offseason. He's entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal after he posted 32 tackles, nine sacks and one fumble recovery in 2017. However, Seattle hasn't had any substantive discussions with Clark's representatives yet. The […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDJ Chark Showing Versatility
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver DJ Chark is showing his versatility early in his career, and the coaching staff has asked him to learn multiple wide receiver spots while also playing special teams during organized team activities. Special teams will be his most immediate role on the team, and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBlake Bortles, Austin Seferian-Jenkins Developing Chemistry
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has established a strong connection with new tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins during organized team activities. Bortles has often targeted ASF across the middle to utilize his strength and size. The two have also developed a downfield chemistry during workouts, and Seferian-Jenkins' ability to get open down the seam of the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoShane Ray To Miss Three Months
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is expected to miss three months after another surgery on his wrist, which means he will miss the start of the 2018 season. The wrist injury caused Ray to miss eight games in 2017 after he broke out for eight sacks in his sophomore season. It hurts Denver's pass-rushing […]
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