Chris Jones Not At Mandatory Minicamp
Kansas City Chiefs four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Chris Jones wasn't at the team's mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The Chiefs remain open to signing Jones to a long-term contract extension this summer, but he'll remain away from the team for now. The 28-year-old pass-rusher is looking to be paid accordingly after putting up career-highs in […]
Devin White Present At Mandatory Minicamp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White was present at mandatory minicamp on Tuesday after requesting a trade this offseason, but he didn't take part in practice on the field. Head coach Todd Bowles said White will not practice this week because the team wants to see where he's at physically, but the linebacker will be […]
Donte Jackson, Vonn Bell Not Practicing
Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (Achilles), safety Vonn Bell (hamstring) and offensive guard Chandler Zavala (pectoral) all missed Tuesday's minicamp practice due to injuries. Jackson and Zavala should be ready to go for training camp at the end of July, according to head coach Frank Reich. Jackson tore his Achilles in Week 10 last year […]
Leonard Williams A Possible Cut Candidate
The New York Giants are in a tight salary cap situation, and defensive tackle Leonard Williams could be a candidate to be cut before the season starts. Williams, who is entering his ninth season, made 11.5 sacks in 2020, his first full season with the Giants. He is scheduled to make $18 million this year, […]
Lawrence Guy Holding Out Of Patriots Minicamp
New England Patriots defensive tackle Lawrence Guy was not present for Monday's start to minicamp, and his absence is related to his contract negotiations. Guy is set to enter his seventh year with the team after stops in Green Bay, Indianapolis, San Diego, and Baltimore. The 33-year-old was named to the Patriots All-2010's team and […]
Danielle Hunter Plans To Skip Mandatory Minicamp
Minnesota Vikings edge rusher Danielle Hunter is planning to hold out of the team's mandatory minicamp as he seeks a new contract. The 28-year-old posted 10.5 sacks last season, earning his third trip to the Pro Bowl in eight seasons with the Vikings. Minnesota has received trade calls for Hunter, but it's unclear whether the […]
Budda Baker Expected To Report For Minicamp
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker, who asked for a trade in April, is expected to report for the team's mandatory minicamp, which would be his first time on the field this offseason. It will also be Baker's first time working in head coach Jonathan Gannon's and defensive coordinator Nick Rallis' scheme on the field. It's […]
Nick Scott "98 Percent" Healed From Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals safety Nick Scott (bicep, shoulder) is nearly fully healthy. The 27-year-old inked a three-year, $12 million contract with the Bengals during the offseason after spending his entire career with the Rams. During his stint in LA, he totaled 158 tackles and four sacks. Unfortunately, he landed on injured reserve to end his final […]
Cowboys Part Ways With Takk McKinley
The Cowboys announced the release of defensive end Takk McKinley on Friday. The 27-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by Atlanta, where he played most of his career and totaled 19.5 sacks. He then spent time with the Brown and Rams before landing on Dallas' practice squad in November […]
J.C. Jackson Doing Individual Drills
Los Angeles Chargers cornerback J.C. Jackson (knee) was spotted doing individual drills at practice on Friday. The 27-year-old signed a five-year, $82.5 million contract in March of 2022 after spending his first four seasons in New England. Unfortunately, his first year in LA abruptly ended after he tore his patellar tendon in Week 7. Although […]
Teams Interested In Trading For Danielle Hunter
The Minnesota Vikings are receiving real trade interest centered around star pass-rusher Danielle Hunter, according to sources. Hunter has made the Pro Bowl in three of the last four seasons and finished last year with 65 tackles (46 solo), 10.5 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 22 QB hits and a forced fumble in 17 regular […]
Quinnen Williams Could Be Extended Before Training Camp
New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is eligible for a contract extension this offseason and head coach Robert Saleh believes he'll be extended before training camp begins. "I speak for everyone -- I probably speak for Quinnen -- in that we all want (to) get (it) done sooner rather than later," Saleh said. "I'll […]
Damar Hamlin A Full Participant In Tuesday's OTAs
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (heart) was a full participant in organized team activities on Tuesday, which is an incredible development after his scary injury last season in Week 17 on Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest, causing him to spend a week in the hospital and miss the remainder […]
Chase Young "Absolutely" Remains A Starter
Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that defensive end Chase Young (knee) "absolutely" remains a starter heading into the 2023 season. Rivera is also confident that Young's knee is healthy, but "the proof will be in the pudding." The Commanders decided to decline the 24-year-old pass-rusher's fifth-year option after he was limited to just […]
Cowboys Negotiating With Trevon Diggs On Extension
The Dallas Cowboys are negotiating with star cornerback Trevon Diggs, who is in the last year of his rookie deal, on an extension that could be close to $20 million a year. Diggs will make $4.3 million this year. He ranks as a top-10 cornerback, according to PFF, and he has many years ahead of […]
Ed Oliver Agrees To Four-Year Deal With Buffalo
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, defensive tackle Ed Oliver agreed to a four-year, $68 million ($45 million guaranteed) extension with the Bills. The 2019 No. 9 overall pick totaled 151 tackles (96 solo), 14.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed, and four forced fumbles in his first four seasons as a professional (62 games). He would […]
Micah Parsons Looking To Become More Complete Player
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is looking to become more versatile and more of a complete player that can make an impact all over the field in 2023. The 24-year-old former 12th overall pick in 2021 has been a Pro Bowler and first-team All-Pro in each of his first two NFL seasons while racking up […]
No Timetables For Jamal Adams, Jordyn Brooks
Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll said again on Thursday that there remains no firm timetable on the returns of safety Jamal Adams (quadriceps) and linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee), and that they won't have a timetable for six to eight weeks or so. Still, both players are doing well in their rehab and have their […]
Kyler Gordon To Be Slot Corner In 2023
As a rookie in 2022 after being the team's top draft pick, Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon was asked to play both outside and inside cornerback. This year, the plan is for Gordon to be their slot corner. "He's a good blitzer because he's physical, understands the timing, understands how to beat a block," cornerbacks […]
Tracy Walker Limited At OTAs
Detroit Lions safety Tracy Walker (Achilles) was at the team's organized team activities last week, albeit in a limited fashion after tearing his Achilles in Week 3 of last year against the Minnesota Vikings. Getting Walker back will be a big boost to the Lions defense in 2023 after he was Detroit's leading tackler in […]
Quinnen Williams, Jets May Be Nearing A Deal
According to Brian Costello and Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, there's "still confidence" the Jets and defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will get a deal done, possibly by "mid-June." The 25-year-old is coming off a fantastic season, totaling 55 tackles and two forced fumbles. He also had a career-high 12 sacks and made the […]
Budda Baker Will Be At Training Camp
During an interview with Cameron Cox of 12News, Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker stated he would attend training camp. "Oh yeah, of course, I'll be there when it's time to be there," said Baker. "I'll be there smiling and (be) the same regular guy that I am." The All-Pro finished last season with 111 total […]
Bucs Expect Devin White At Minicamp
According to Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, the Bucs expect linebacker Devin White to attend mandatory minicamp in June. The 25-year-old wasn't at voluntary OTAs. Yet, several players weren't there, so nobody was too concerned. The 2019 No. 9 overall pick has appeared in 62 games for Tampa during his career, amassing 483 […]
Shaquille Leonard Remains Without A Timetable
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) does not have a timetable to return to practice, according to head coach Shane Steichen. Leonard missed most of last season after undergoing back surgery before camp. He underwent a second surgery in November to address the same problem. The three-time All-Pro linebacker is a superstar when healthy, but […]
Za'Darius Smith Standing Out At OTAs
In his first year with the Cleveland Browns, pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith, who is the presumed starting left defensive end in 2023, has looked the part in organized team activities this week and seemed to be engaged and involved with his teammates throughout practices. The 30-year-old was acquired from the Minnesota Vikings this offseason and will […]
Markus Golden Joins Steelers
Outside linebacker Markus Golden reached an agreement to join the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal. The 32-year-old spent seven seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and two seasons with the New York Giants, totaling 47 sacks in his career. Last season with Arizona, he only produced 2.5 sacks but posted 11 sacks in 2021. Ultimately, […]
Steelers Cut Linebacker Tae Crowder
The Pittsburgh Steelers cut linebacker Tae Crowder, who had a short stint on their practice squad at the end of the season. Crowder, the New York Giants' final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, was a productive IDP fantasy football starter in 2021 despite being poorly graded by PFF. Crowder made 130 combined tackles and […]
Jadeveon Clowney Interested In Reunion With Texans
Free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney expressed interest in a reunion with the Houston Texans, the team he spent his first five seasons playing for. "All my family is here. Friends here. The guys I work out with can help me take care of my body a lot better being right up under them. I'll show […]
Budda Baker Missing From Cardinals OTAs
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker missed the first day of organized team activities but shared images of himself working out on his Instagram account. After the Cardinals refused Baker's request for a contract extension that would have made him the highest-paid safety in the league, Baker demanded a trade in April. The Cardinals have also […]
Chris Harris Jr. Wants To Sign With A Contender
Free-agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. intends to remain unsigned, with the former Pro Bowler planning to sign with a Super Bowl-contending team. He was in the same boat last offseason. However, Harris signed with the Saints in October 2022 and finished the season with 29 tackles (10 games). The veteran may stay a free agent […]