Rachaad White to Remain Involved in Passing Game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White saw his RB1 title stripped by rookie running back Bucky Irving last season. The Arizona State product was excellent in 2023, tallying over 1,400read more...
DeAndre Hopkins "Moving Great" at Ravens Practice
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is "moving great" at practice this offseason, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh. The 32-year-old signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the organization this offseason after spending lastread more...
Kenny Pickett Working with First-Team Offense
Kenny Pickett lined up with the first-team offense during Wednesday's walkthrough practice, according to ESPN's Daniel Oyefusi. The former first-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers spent last season as Jalen Hurts' backup in Philadelphia but figures to be the favorite to win the QB1 job in Cleveland. Joe Flacco was next in line for reps as expected. While the Browns' quarterback room appears crowded heading into 2025, Pickett is likely the best bet to begin the season as the starter. Third-round and fifth-round rookie QBs Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders could be competing for the QB3 role behind Flacco. Ultimately, we could see two or three quarterbacks make a start for the Browns next season, but none are likely notable fantasy football options in single-QB leagues.Source: Daniel Oyefusi -- ESPN
Cleveland Browns quarterback JC Latham Slims Down to 337 Pounds
Cam Ward slated to take over Brian Callahan's offense in Tennessee, giving him adequate pass protection will be key to a successful debut campaign.Source: Turron Davenport
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle JC Latham has shed weight this offseason in an effort to get faster and more agile. The No. 7 overall pick in last year's draft out of Alabama said he weighed as much as 360 pounds during his rookie season, and he is now 337 pounds. "I just felt a lot slower, and it was embarrassing for me," Latham said after practice on Wednesday. "That was my biggest focus, really to just get in a lot better shape." The 22-year-old spent last season at left tackle despite playing his collegiate career at right tackle, but he's moving back to the right side after the team signed former Pittsburgh Steelers blindside protector Dan Moore. With rookie quarterback Odafe Oweh Adds 20 Pounds Ahead of Fifth NFL Campaign
Source: Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh has gained 20 pounds this offseason, according to team reporter Jamison Hensley. The Penn State product weighed in at 245 pounds last season before bulking up to 265 pounds ahead of his 5th NFL season. Oweh enjoyed the best season of his career last year, compiling 39 tackles (25 solo), 10 sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass deflection. While his added mass could slow him down by a step, it could give him the ability to take on blocks as a run-stopper and pass-rusher more effectively. The 26-year-old figures to start opposite Kyle Van Noy once again on the outside of the strong Baltimore front seven.Kyle Williams Flashing Separation Skills at Practice
Kyle Williams has flashed his separation skills at practice this week, according to team writer Evan Lazar. The rookie was a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Washington State and figures to make an impact right away as part of a weak pass-catching group. The 22-year-old enjoyed the best production of his career in 2024, snagging 70 receptions for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns. Stefon Diggs (knee) is entering his age-31 season and is coming off an ACL tear, while 2024 draft picks, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, failed to show much of anything in their debut campaigns. Williams has a real path toward significant playing time and a healthy target share from quarterback Drake Maye, so his positive practice report is a good sign for his enthusiasts in fantasy football.Source: Evan Lazar - Patriots.com
New England Patriots wide receiver Jalen Milroe Won't be Used in Swiss Army Role
Jalen Milroe will not be used in the same fashion as New Orleans Saints hybrid player Taysom Hill. Sam Darnold is the unquestioned starter under center for the Seahawks entering the 2025 season, and the plan is for Milroe to earn a chance to play in Year 1, according to The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar. The 22-year-old's role might become clearer as the team mixed in rookies with veterans during organized team activities this offseason. A two-QB system with specific packages for Milroe will take some time to fine-tune. It remains to be seen what kind of packages Milroe will be involved in, but they could be in red-zone and short-yardage situations. Either way, Milroe isn't going to have much fantasy value in redraft leagues as the backup to Darnold in 2025.Source: The Athletic - Michael-Shawn Dugar
Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald said that rookie third-round quarterback Jacob Cowing Adds Weight, Could Have Bigger Role
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle recently said he was impressed that wide receiver Jacob Cowing, who weighed 168 pounds at last year's scouting combine, added more weight in theread more...
Mykel Williams Should Make Immediate Impact
Source: The Athletic - Matt Barrows
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end Mykel Williams shouldn't have trouble finding playing time early in his career and should be an immediate asset in run defense due to his exceptional power, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. The 49ers have their three best edge rushers in Williams, Nick Bosa and Yetur Gross-Matos in the Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch era. The question is how good of a pass-rusher Williams can become, as he mostly won via sheer strength in college. How quickly Williams is able to incorporate finesse moves and creativity with his pass rush will determine whether he's solid or exceptional in his first season in the NFL. San Fran took the Georgia product with the 11th overall pick in this year's draft. He won't turn 21 until June 29. Williams has the skills to be a very good pass-rusher for the Niners in the long term.Ricky Pearsall Could be in Line for Breakout Season
The Athletic's Matt Barrows writes that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall could be best positioned for a breakout season in 2025. Pearsall met up with quarterback Brock Purdy toread more...
Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips Taking Part in OTAs
Source: ESPN.com - Marcel Louis-Jacques
Miami Dolphins linebackers Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (knee) are taking part in most things during organized team activities, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Barring a setback for both players with their knee injuries, the Dolphins appear to be on track to have their pass-rush trio intact for the start of training camp this summer. Chubb didn't play at all in 2024 due to a torn ACL, meniscus and patellar tendon, while Phillips suffered a season-ending ACL injury in October of last year. It remains to be seen how effective both Chubb and Phillips will be coming off their serious knee injuries, but it's certainly good news that they are both practicing, and their returns should be a boost to what was a weak Dolphins pass rush in 2024. Chubb, a former fifth overall pick by the Denver Broncos in 2018 out of North Carolina State, had 11 sacks in 2023 before his knee injury.Kyle Pitts Dealing With Foot Injury
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (foot), who was absent from the start of organized team activities this week, is dealing with a bit of a foot issue, according to the Bleacher Report's James Palmer. Pittsread more...
Travis Hunter to Play Third-Down Snaps on Defense?
Travis Hunter was out on the field with the defense last week, per head coach Liam Coen, and he's been learning a bunch both on offense and defense during offseason workouts. The Jaguars aren't putting Hunter on both offense and defense on the same day, although he does still meet with the defense on days that he practices with the offense. Per The Coachspeak Index, it sounds like Hunter's defensive snaps early in his rookie year will be more of the third-down/high-leverage variety. The 22-year-old second overall pick in this year's NFL draft is an elite athlete, but it's hard to gauge his fantasy value in Year 1 as he looks to play both sides of the ball. The good news is that the Jaguars appear to be planning on making him more of a focal point on offense early in his NFL career than on defense.Source: The Coachspeak Index
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie first-round wide receiver/defensive back Jayden Daniels Puts on Some Weight
Jayden Daniels has some put on some weight this offseason. "I'm sure he's a little thicker than he was," Kingsbury said. There was no mandate from the team for Daniels to bulk up after an impressive rookie season in which the 24-year-old threw for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions in 17 regular-season starts while leading the team to an NFC Championship appearance. Despite putting on some good weight, fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried that it will negatively affect Daniels' scrambling abilities after he rushed for 891 yards and six touchdowns in the regular season in 2024. After his big rookie season, Daniels has vaulted quickly into top-five status among QBs in fantasy.Source: The Athletic - Ben Standig
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury said based on the eye test, that second-year quarterback Chase Brown Seen Practicing Tuesday
Chase Brown (ankle) was photographed participating in Tuesday's OTAs. Brown had injured his ankle during Week 17 against the Denver Broncos last season, and it was enough to sideline him for the team's regular season finale in Week 18. Now, though, nearly five months later, it appears Brown is healthy. That's good news for Bengals fans and fantasy managers alike, as Brown finished his 2024 campaign with 1,350 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns. He was the overall RB10 in PPR leagues despite opening the year as the No. 2 running back and missing Week 18. Productive as a ball carrier and pass catcher, Brown should be a full-go for Week 1, allowing him to rank as a mid-to-low RB1 in fantasy football.Source: Ryan Meyer
Cincinnati Bengals running back