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Zay Jones Had Knee Surgery Last Week
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said wide receiver Zay Jones (knee) had surgery last week on his knee, and he will miss the rest of the spring workouts. There remains no timetable for Jones. That's bad news for Jones, who was injured in his rookie year off and on and managed 27 catches for […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKelvin Benjamin Practicing Fully
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (knee) is "practicing fully" and is "off to a good start" in organized team activities, according to head coach Sean McDermott. Benjamin was traded over to Buffalo from Carolina last season and had just 16 catches for 217 yards and a touchdown in his six games, but he was […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoBrandon Marshall Has Lost Weight
Denver Broncos linebacker Brandon Marshall said he has lost six pounds in the offseason and is hoping to lose another five pounds or so. Marshall would like to be a bit lighter in order to "move more efficiently" and "just to be a more disciplined person in my life." Marshall struggled with injuries in 2016 […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDanny Amendola Could Be Key To Offense
In the opinion of the Miami Herald's Armando Salguero, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill will often look to wide receiver Danny Amendola in 2018, assuming they both stay healthy. Amendola could be a PPR sleeper this year as head coach Adam Gase looks to keep Tannehill efficient in the passing game. However, Tannehill is coming […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRyan Tannehill Fully Cleared At OTAs
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) has been fully cleared for action at organized team activities this week and didn't wear a brace on his surgically-repaired left knee Tuesday or Wednesday. However, he said he plans to wear a brace on his knee during the regular season. “I’m clear to play football, so whatever that […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJonathan Williams Could See Role Increased To Start Year
New Orleans Saints running back Jonathan Williams could be among the players asked to step up to begin the 2018 season with Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games. The former fifth-rounder of the Bills in 2016 carried the ball 27 times for 94 yards and a touchdown in his rookie season but hasn't […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoAnthony Miller Slated For Slot Role
Chicago Bears rookie wide receiver Anthony Miller, the team's second-round draft pick, is earmarked to be a slot receiver in new head coach Matt Nagy's offense and is expected to contribute immediately. Allen Robinson and Taylor Gabriel will be the top two receivers, and Trey Burton was brought in as a free agent to help […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Kelley Sees First Reps Wednesday
Washington Redskins running back Rob Kelley saw the first handoff of organized team activities on Wednesday, followed by Samaje Perine and then rookie Derrius Guice. Kelley played in just seven games in 2017 and finished the year on Injured Reserve with an ankle sprain, but he's been pretty underwhelming (3.9 yards per carry) in his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChargers Won't Rule Out Antonio Gates
Los Angeles Chargers general manager Tom Telesco isn't ruling out potentially re-signing tight end Antonio Gates in the wake of Hunter Henry's (knee) ACL tear. "We'll look at all the options that are out there," Telesco said. Virgil Green is currently the Chargers top tight end with Henry out for the year, but Green is […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRob Gronkowski Expected To Attend Minicamp
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to attend minicamp next month, and the team is confident they will reach a deal on a restructured contract that will likely include incentives for Gronk. The 29-year-old seriously contemplated retirement after losing the Super Bowl so that he could rest his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDevonta Freeman Taking Part In OTAs
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (knee) has been taking part in organized team activities, according to head coach Dan Quinn. Freeman missed two games with a head injury but was also slowed late in the year with knee issues, but he looks to be fine this spring. He missed his third straight 1,000-yard rushing […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDemetrius Harris Suspended One Game
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris was suspended for the first game of the 2018 season on Tuesday for violating the league's policy and program on substances of abuse. Harris served two days in jail on a marijuana possession arrest. Harris, the backup to Travis Kelce, had a career-high 18 catches for 224 yards […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJordan Taylor Underwent Surgery On Both Hips
Denver Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (hips), who was originally expected to undergo surgery on his right hip earlier this offseason, ended up having surgery on both of his hips, with the second procedure on his left hip coming nine weeks after the first surgery. It's unclear how he's coming along in his rehab. In […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRyan Tannehill Not Wearing Knee Brace
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) took the field during organized team activities on Tuesday without a knee brace on his surgically-repaired left knee, which is a great sign in his recovery from a torn ACL in 2017. A positive of his surgery last year was that it strengthened his knee. Still, Tannehill is coming […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJerick McKinnon Looks Comfortable Catching Passes
San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon caught several passes out of the backfield on Tuesday in organized team activities and looked very comfortable. McKinnon will have an incredibly high fantasy and real-life ceiling as San Fran's primary back in 2018, especially if he's also catching most of the passes out of the backfield. The […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRaiders Acquire Christian Hackenberg
The Oakland Raiders acquired quarterback Christian Hackenberg from the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a 2019 conditional seventh-round pick, according to Jets head coach Todd Bowles. Hackenberg has been a monumental bust as a second-round pick in 2016 and has yet to play in a regular season game. He was fourth on […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJoey Bosa Plans To Play At Lighter Weight
Los Angeles Chargers Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Bosa, who is listed at 280 pounds, said he dropped to between 260 and 265 pounds last season and has remained at that weight ever since. "It's more about speed," Bosa said. "When I'm putting up better numbers, strength-wise, than I ever was, I don't think there's really […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoHunter Henry Tears ACL In Tuesday's Practice
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry (knee) suffered a torn ACL in his knee in practice on Tuesday, which will keep him out for all of the 2018 season. It's a huge loss for the Bolts, as Henry was set to be the main pass-catching tight end in a potentially high-octane offense. Virgil Green […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJadeveon Clowney Not Taking Part In OTAs
Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney (knee) is sitting out of organized team activities while he rehabs a knee injury after undergoing arthroscopic surgery following last season. His medical outlook is positive after seeking a second opinion from Dr. James Andrews, according to league sources. Clowney isn't worried and says he'll be ready to go, but […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJulio Jones Expected To Return At Mandatory Minicamp
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is expected to be back for mandatory minicamp in June, according to head coach Dan Quinn. The 29-year-old Jones is seeking one final extension before his career winds down. It probably doesn't hurt him to sit out organized team activities after dealing with nagging injuries over the last several […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoChristian Hackenberg Ready To Move On?
New York Jets quarterback Christian Hackenberg sounds ready to move on after speaking to the media Tuesday. Hackenberg has been working on his throwing motion this year, but he's currently fourth on the depth chart behind Josh McCown, Teddy Bridgewater and third overall pick Sam Darnold. Hackenberg, a second-round pick in 2016, has yet to […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDeshaun Watson Making Significant Progress
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) threw the ball well at organized team activities Tuesday and looks to have made significant progress in his rehab from a torn ACL last year. He's ahead of schedule and is on track to be close to full health for training camp this summer. Watson […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoKhalil Mack Not Present At OTAs
Oakland Raiders defensive end Khalil Mack is not present at organized team activities on Tuesday as he waits for a contract extension. It's not a surprise, and Mack could even sit out some of mandatory minicamp as he seeks a lucrative deal. The 27-year-old defensive beast will get paid after tallying 10.5 sacks and a […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoLeonard Fournette Looking Slimmer
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette looks slimmer at organized team activities this year. The fourth overall pick last year had a fine rookie season, running 268 times for 1,040 yards (3.9 yards per carry) and nine touchdowns, but he battled through injuries late in the season and wasn't as effective as earlier in the […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoDee Gordon Lands On DL, Dan Vogelbach Recalled
The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/second baseman Dee Gordon (toe) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a fractured right big toe and recalled first baseman Dan Vogelbach from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for the injury-riddled M's and fantasy owners, as Gordon was hitting .304 with 25 runs scored, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoStreaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 23
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 agoJulian Edelman Limited At OTAs
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (knee) was limited at organized team activities on Tuesday. He fielded punts but didn't take part in team drills. The Pats are easing Edelman into offseason workouts after he missed all of 2017 with his injury. The 32-year-old veteran has had 90-plus catches for the Patriots in three […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoRyan Tannehill Taking Part In OTAs Tuesday
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (knee) is recovering nicely from a torn ACL last year and will take part in organized team activities on Tuesday and will not be limited, according to sources. It's a great sign that Tannehill is making good progress, and he should be fully ready to start in Week 1. However, […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoJosh McCown Seeing First-Team Reps At OTAs
New York Jets quarterback Josh McCown is getting the first-team repetitions at organized team activities on Tuesday, followed by Teddy Bridgewater and third overall pick Sam Darnold. This is as expected concerning McCown, and the veteran should enter the 2018 as the starter. Bridgewater looks to be progressing nicely from his knee ailment, but his […]
Keith Hernandez 7 years agoTerrelle Pryor Has Another Ankle Injury
New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle) suffered another ankle injury in the offseason and is not taking part in organized team activities this week, according to a source. It's unclear if this new ankle injury is related to the one that caused him to undergo surgery last November. Pryor surprisingly put up a […]
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