Hunter Henry Ready To Step Up In 2018

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry said he is ready to step up as the main pass-catching tight end in 2018 after general manager Tom Telesco confirmed that the Bolts will not re-sign veteran tight end Antonio Gates. "But definitely, I'm ready to step up. … I'm ready to go," Henry said. Henry's 2017 […...

Jaguars Release Jaelen Strong

The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Jaelen Strong on Monday, according to a league source. Strong played in just one game and had three catches for 38 yards and a touchdown in Jacksonville last year. He also tore his ACL in that game and isn't a lock to be ready for the regular season in […...

Paxton Lynch, Chad Kelly To Fight For Backup Gig

With the Denver Broncos choosing not to draft a quarterback this year, it shows that they haven't given up on quarterback Paxton Lynch, who was a first-round pick in 2016. “We are not kicking him to the curb,’’ general manager John Elway said. “He can still develop. When we drafted him two years ago, as […...

Rashaad Penny Has A Chance To Start Right Away

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny, who the team drafted 27th overall in the first round, will have a chance to contribute right away as the team's lead back. They won't just hand the job to him, however, and he'll have to compete with Chris Carson for touches. After taking Penny in the first round, […...

Dan Straily Activated From DL

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Dan Straily (forearm) was activated from the 10-day disabled list on Monday. The team placed reliever Tyler Cloyd on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Straily will make his season debut against the Phillies on Tuesday, but he's not a recommended streamer given his poor rehab outings in the minors. […...

Justin Bour Out Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour (back) remains out of the lineup Monday against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. Bour, who is hitting .250 with four homers and 13 RBI in 84 at-bats, hasn't played since Friday due to back spasms. He's day-to-day for now. In his absence, infielder Derek Dietrich is at first base and […...

Titans Release Alex Tanney

The Tennessee Titans released quarterback Alex Tanney and running back Khalfani Muhammad on Monday. Tanney has been with Tennessee for parts of three seasons, beginning in 2014. He went 10-for-14 for 99 yards and a touchdown in one game in 2015. With the team drafting quarterback Luke Falk in the sixth round, Tanney became expendable...

Texans Re-Sign Alfred Blue

The Houston Texas re-signed running back Alfred Blue to a one-year deal Monday, according to a source. Blue had a career-low 71 carries for 262 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and one touchdown in 2017 in his fourth year in Houston. He's not a big part of the passing game either. Unless Lamar Miller or […...

Cameron Artis-Payne Has A Shot At Bigger Role

After the Carolina Panthers did not address the position in the NFL draft, running back Cameron Artis-Payne will get a real shot for a bigger role alongside Christian McCaffrey in 2018. As of now, Fozzy Whittaker is the only other running back on the roster. The Panthers are likely to address the position with a […...

Bills Won't Rush Extension With Kelvin Benjamin

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said he will wait until this summer to see how wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin fits into the offensive system before they decide to approach him about extending his contract. It makes sense after Benjamin had just 16 catches for 217 yards and one touchdown in six games with Buffalo […...

Raiders Acquire Ryan Switzer

The Oakland Raiders acquired wide receiver Ryan Switzer from the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday in exchange for defensive tackle Jihad Ward. The Cowboys could afford to trade Switzer after drafting Michael Gallup and trading for Tavon Austin on Saturday. Switzer mostly starred on special teams in his rookie season, catching just six passes for 41 […...

Bills Won't Pursue Dez Bryant

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said the team looked at free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant "on tape," but the team won't pursue him any further. “If we thought that was the right fit for us, we definitely would potentially pursue it," Beane said. The Bills could certainly use some receiving help behind Kelvin Benjamin, […...

Texans Select Jordan Akins At No. 98 Overall

The Houston Texans selected Central Florida tight end Jordan Akins with the No. 98 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Akins will be a 26-year-old rookie after playing in the minor leagues for the Rangers for four seasons. He played tight end in his final two seasons in college and lacks blocking […...

Cowboys Address Pass-Catching Needs With Michael Gallup

The Dallas Cowboys selected Colorado State wide receiver Michael Gallup with the No. 81 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. He was a second-team All-American last season and posted the fourth most yards after the catch (657) in 2017. He's a good route runner but is quick and finds a way to […...

Steelers Draft Mason Rudolph

The Pittsburgh Steelers traded up to select Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph with the No. 76 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Rudolph was the best quarterback available after five QBs were selected in the first round on Friday, and he was the best deep-ball passer of the group. However, Rudolph is […...

Steelers Draft James Washington

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington with the No. 60 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Washington is a deep threat that led the nation in receiving yards (1,549) in 2017, and he finished with the second most career receiving yards (4,472) in Big 12 history. It makes […...

Derrius Guice Falls To No. 59 Overall

The Washington Redskins selected LSU running back Derrius Guice with the No. 59 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Guice is a first-round talent but fell because of questions about his makeup and off-field issues. He's powerfully built and runs aggressive and doesn't shy away from contact. With Rob Kelley not asserting […...

49ers Trade Up To Land Dante Pettis

The San Francisco 49ers traded up to select Washington wide receiver Dante Pettis with the No. 44 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Pettis doesn't have a ton of upside at the wideout position in the NFL, but he had a college record of nine touchdowns for punt returns, with four coming […...

Lions Select Kerryon Johnson No. 43 Overall

The Detroit Lions traded up to select Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson with the No. 43 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Johnson was the 2017 SEC Player of the Year with 1,585 yards from scrimmage and 20 total touchdowns. He has plus size and versatility and will add to Detroit's stable […...

Dolphins Draft A Tight End In Second Round

The Miami Dolphins selected Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Gesicki started for three years and has excellent hands for his size (6-foot-6, 247 pounds). An excellent combine made his draft stock rise. Gesicki can stretch an opposing defense down the middle […...

Ronald Jones Goes To Tampa Early In Second Round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected USC running back Ronald Jones with the No. 38 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Jones was also a track star in college, and he has big-play ability at the next level. He produced excellent numbers behind an average offensive line, but he'll need to improve on […...

Browns Select Nick Chubb In Second Round

The Cleveland Browns selected Georgia running back Nick Chubb with the No. 35 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Chubb was a Heisman candidate in 2015 with the Bulldogs before he blew up his knee. However, he bounced back nicely last year and excelled at breaking tackles with his high-end athleticism. He […...

Broncos Draft Courtland Sutton At No. 40 Overall

The Denver Broncos selected SMU wide receiver Courtland Sutton with the No. 40 overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft on Friday. Sutton is a big-bodied receiver that can win jump balls and excels as a possession receiver, but he doesn't really get much separation down the field outside the numbers. Sutton should challenge for […...

Jeimer Candelario Back In Lineup Friday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario (wrist) is back in the lineup at third base and is hitting second against Orioles starter Chris Tillman on Friday. Candelario developed some wrist soreness after the doubleheader Wednesday and sat out Thursday, but it's clearly not a big issue. The rookie at the hot corner has been swinging […...

Martin Prado Activated, Trevor Richards Optioned

The Miami Marlins activated third baseman Martin Prado (knee) off the disabled list on Friday and optioned starting pitcher Trevor Richards to Triple-A New Orleans in a corresponding move. Prado will be making his debut for the Fish this weekend. He hit just .250 with two homers and 12 RBI in just 37 games due […...

Rays Activate Matt Duffy From DL

The Tampa Bay Rays activated third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) from the disabled list on Friday, and he's in the starting lineup against Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz. In a corresponding move, the team optioned relief pitcher Austin Pruitt to Triple-A Durham. With Duffy back as the regular third baseman, infielder Daniel Robertson will move […...

Chargers Don't Plan On Bringing Antonio Gates Back

The Los Angeles Chargers have informed free-agent tight end Antonio Gates that they don't plan on re-signing him, according to a league source. The all-time leader in touchdown catches by a tight end will now be forced to finish off his Hall of Fame career somewhere else. It's clear that Gates is close to the […...

Earl Thomas' Price Tag Is High

According to a source, as of "a couple of days ago or so," the Seattle Seahawks' asking price for safety Earl Thomas was too much. The Cowboys have been the main suitor for Thomas, and it was reported earlier Friday that they'd have to blow the Seahawks away with an offer to get something done […...

Byron Maxwell Re-Signs With Seattle

The Seattle Seahawks re-signed cornerback Byron Maxwell to a one-year deal worth up to $3 million on Friday, according to a source. Maxwell spent the first four seasons of his NFL career in Seattle before making stops with Philly and Miami and then returning to the Seahawks last season. His best season came in 2015 […...

Teams Showing Interest In Bryce Petty

Other teams are contacting the New York Jets about possibly trading for quarterback Bryce Petty, according to sources. The Jets are now much more open to dealing Petty after selecting quarterback Sam Darnold at third overall in the first round Thursday. Petty hasn't resembled anything close to an NFL-caliber passer in his first two seasons. […...