2
weeks
agoPhiladelphia
Eagles
tight
end
Dallas
Goedert
isn't
concerned
about
it
potentially
being
his
last
year
with
the
team.
"I
feel
really
good,"
the
veteran
said
in
an
interview
with
the
Philadelphia
Inquirer.
"I'm
not
too
worried
about
it.
I
love
being
in
Philadelphia.
I'm
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2 weeks agoThe New Orleans Saints signed free-agent cornerback Mac McCain to an undisclosed deal earlier this week, according to executive vice president/general manager Mickey Loomis. In a corresponding move, the team waived defensive end Nathan Latu. McCain became a free agent last September when he was waived by the Carolina Panthers with an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old defensive back entered the NFL in 2021 as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina A&T. His only two games played in the NFL came in his first year in the league in 2021 with the Philadelphia Eagles. In New Orleans, McCain will merely be competing for a roster spot in training camp and the preseason for a Saints secondary that is already pretty stacked.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NewOrleansSaints.com
2 weeks agoToward the end of organized team activities this offseason, New England Patriots rookie quarterback
Drake Maye overtook
Bailey Zappe as the team's No. 2 QB behind veteran
Jacoby Brissett. Nothing about that comes off as surprising, but with sixth-rounder Joe Milton III also in the fold in New England, is seems that Zappe's days with the team could be close to over. To earn the No. 3 job this year, Zappe would have to drastically outplay Milton, which didn't happen during spring workouts. The Patriots also have
Nathan Rourke competing for a roster spot this summer. The most likely scenario at this point is that the 25-year-old Zappe is traded away to a team with more of a need for quarterback depth once training camp and the preseason begin.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Chad Graff
2
weeks
agoNew
England
Patriots
wide
receiver
JuJu
Smith-Schuster
(knee)
said
his
injured
knee
is
much
healthier
than
last
year,
but
to
the
untrained
eye,
The
Athletic's
Chad
Graff
writes
that
it
didn't
appear
as
if
Smith-Schuster
had
the
same
explosiveness
that
he
did
in
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2 weeks agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback turned wide receiver
Malik Cunningham hasn't looked out of place as he makes the position transition in offseason workouts, although he still probably faces an uphill battle to make the final roster out of training camp. Cunningham made a few plays in just about every practice this offseason and has shown good awareness and quickness. The amount of one-on-one attention he's gotten from head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Todd Monken indicates that they see potential in Cunningham at his new position. The 25-year-old won't be a fantasy consideration entering the 2024 season, but the fact that Baltimore's receiving depth isn't all that great gives him a fleeting chance to make an impact this year.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Jeff Zrebiec
2 weeks agoSI.com's John Shipley writes that Jacksonville Jaguars second-year running back
Tank Bigsby had some issues with drops during offseason workouts and didn't have the standout offseason program that he had last year. The Jaguars have done nothing but insinuate that Bigsby will have a bigger role in the backfield in 2024 as they look to give lead back
Travis Etienne Jr. more of a break, but nothing is guaranteed as training camp approaches. It's not like Bigsby really impressed in his rookie year, either, as he carried the ball only 50 times for 132 yards (2.6 yards per carry) and two touchdowns, adding only one reception for a six-yard gain in 17 games played. Still, Bigsby should have more of a role in his second year in the NFL, although it remains to be seen if it will be enough to give him standalone fantasy value in 2024.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: SI.com - John Shipley
2 weeks agoNew York Jets running back
Breece Hall is eager to show what he can do this season. As such, he wants to play up to the level of San Francisco 49ers running back
Christian McCaffrey. "It's on me," Hall said in an interview with the New York Post. "To me, he sets the standard. I've gotten better this offseason. I'm a lot leaner, I feel a lot healthier. My knee feels a lot better. I just feel like I'm back to my old self." The 23-year-old was solid as a rookie before going down seven games into the season because of a knee injury. He finished last season by running for nearly 1,000 yards and totaling nine touchdowns. With that said, Hall will get a chance to showcase his talent immediately, with the Jets meeting the 49ers in Week 1 for Monday Night Football. If the 2022 No. 36 overall pick stays healthy, he may be on tap to have his best season yet.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Michael David Smith
2 weeks agoThe Cleveland Browns waived defensive end Lonnie Phelps on Thursday after he was charged with drunken driving on Wednesday night after police said he crashed his SUV into a Florida restaurant. Phelps is also facing a charge for damaging property following the incident at the Red Shoe Island Bistro in Key West. The 23-year-old was taken into custody after refusing to cooperate with police officers. Phelps signed with the Browns as an undrafted free agent in March of last year and spent the entire season on their practice squad before signing a reserve/futures contract with the team this January. He played his college ball at Miami (Ohio) from 2019 to 2021 and then at Kansas in 2022. Phelps had 23 sacks and 29.5 tackles for loss in 41 career collegiate games.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: ESPN.com
2 weeks agoThe Green Bay Packers claimed kicker
James Turner off waivers from the division-rival Detroit Lions on Thursday. Turner will stay in the NFC North and head to Green Bay now after the Lions signed Turner as an undrafted free agent shortly after this year's draft. Given
Anders Carlson's struggles with the Packers in 2023 in his rookie season, the team wants to make sure he has plenty of competition in training camp and the preseason as he heads into his second year in the NFL. In addition to Turner, the Packers also have veteran
Greg Joseph in the fold to push Carlson. The 23-year-old Turner, who played his college ball at Michigan, essentially replaces
Jack Podlesny, who the Packers waived on Wednesday. Turner made 18 of his 21 field-goal tries in 2023 for the Wolverines and set a single-season Michigan record with 65 successful extra points.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: NFL Network - Mike Garofolo
2 weeks agoThe Athletic's Dan Pompei thinks Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Vita Vea could have a career year in 2024. The seven-year veteran is entering the prime of his career at 29 years old after losing a significant amount of weight in the offseason while working out with former teammate Ndamukong Suh. Vea has been listed at 347 points but probably weighed closer to 367 pounds. The Buccaneers have wanted him to slim down for a while. Over the last three seasons, he has missed games with toe, groin, pectoral, calf, foot and knee injuries. In addition to being quicker and more explosive, Vea could also be healthier in 2024. The 29-year-old inside pass-rusher is hoping to play increased snaps on defense now that he's lighter after recording a career-high 43 tackles (28 solo) last year while picking up 5.5 sacks, one shy of his career-high.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic - Dan Pompei
2 weeks agoDenver Broncos running back
Jaleel McLaughlin has reportedly looked more explosive during offseason workouts and mandatory minicamp. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi has praised McLaughlin for his speed and explosiveness. It certainly appears that McLaughlin could earn himself a bigger role next season. However, he still has to compete in a crowded backfield with
Javonte Williams,
Samaje Perine, and rookie fifth-rounder
Audric Estime. McLaughlin might be able to earn more snaps, but it probably won't be anything that will raise his draft stock by much.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: Denver Post
2 weeks agoNew England Patriots wide receiver
Demario Douglas has reportedly looked like the best and most explosive playmaker this spring. The former sixth-round pick was impressive during his rookie season with the Pats last season. He finished with 49 receptions and lead the team with 561 receiving yards in 14 games. The Pats failed to add much depth this offseason, which means Douglas should have a similar role once again. The hope is that the Pats offense is better under head coach Jerod Mayo and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Douglas is worth a look in the later rounds of PPR fantasy drafts.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: The Athletic
2
weeks
agoCleveland
Browns
wide
receiver
Elijah
Moore
showed
flashes
of
upside
in
his
2021
rookie
season,
but
over
the
last
two
years,
he
has
failed
to
make
a
significant
impact.
In
his
last
33
games
with
the
Jets
and
Browns,
he's
hauled
in
96
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2
weeks
agoCleveland
Browns
wide
receiver
Cedric
Tillman
had
a
quiet
rookie
campaign
after
being
selected
in
the
third
round
of
the
2023
NFL
Draft
out
of
Tennessee.
He
ran
just
343
routes
(74th)
and
hauled
in
21
of
his
44
targets
for
244
yards
and
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2
weeks
agoDenver
Broncos
wide
receiver
Tim
Patrick
(Achilles)
has
had
an
unfortunate
run
of
injury
luck.
He
suffered
a
torn
ACL
during
the
2022
offseason
before
a
devastating
Achilles
tear
leading
up
to
the
2023
campaign.
However,
the
30-year-old
said
he's
feeling
back
to
full
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