Indy Claims Byron Cowart Off Waivers

Defensive tackle Byron Cowart was claimed off waivers by the Colts on Saturday, a day after the Patriots waived him. The 26-year-old was selected by New England in 2019 and has totaled 29 tackles (15 solo) and one sack throughout 19 games. He began on the reserve/PUP list last season but never saw the field […]

Byron Jones Placed On PUP List

The Miami Dolphins placed cornerback Byron Jones (Achilles) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Friday ahead of training camp after the 29-year-old missed organized team activities this spring after undergoing offseason surgery on his Achilles. Jones can come off the PUP list at any time, but he can't practice with the team until […]

Kyren Williams, Jalen Ramsey Headed To PUP List

The Los Angeles Rams will place rookie running back Kyren Williams (foot), defensive back Jalen Ramsey (shoulders), linebacker Travin Howard (groin) and rookie safety Quentin Lake (undisclosed) on the Physically Unable to Perform list to open training camp. Williams broke his foot in early June, while Ramsey underwent an offseason shoulder surgery. Once Williams, a […]

Deion Jones Starts Training Camp On PUP List

The Atlanta Falcons placed inside linebacker Deion Jones (shoulder) on the Physically Unable to Perform list on Thursday due to a shoulder injury. Jones had offseason surgery in May, so it's not a surprise that he's not ready to practice for the start of camp. The 27-year-old has recorded 100-plus combined tackles in five of […]

Johnathan Abram Has Impressed The Coaching Staff

Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is extremely talented, but mental and fundamental errors and a lack of durability have been his downfall so far in his NFL career. Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham requires his safeties to fulfill multiple roles and responsibilities, including playing deep zones, but Abram hasn't shown he's capable of that type […]

Vikings, Raiders Still Interested In Ndamukong Suh

Free-agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is no longer on the Browns' radar. However, the Raiders and Vikings are still interested in acquiring the veteran's services. The 35-year-old has remained a disruptive presence despite his age, finishing with six sacks in each of his previous two seasons in Tampa. Suh hopes to make his decision before […]

Jessie Bates III's Contract Talks Remain Stalled

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is still without a new contract. As the July 15 deadline for tagged players to agree to long-term deals approaches, Kelsey Conway of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that negotiations "remain at a standstill." The 25-year-old also hasn't signed his nearly $13 million franchise tag, so there's a chance he […]

Jessie Bates III Unlikely To Get New Deal Before Deadline

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III isn't anticipated to ink a long-term deal anytime soon. Both sides have until July 15 to agree on a new contract, or he'll have to play under the franchise tag, which would pay him nearly $13 million. Yet, the 25-year-old hasn't signed that, either, so there's a chance he […]

Micah Parsons Eyeing Sack Record In 2022

Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons had 13 sacks as a rookie and won Defensive Rookie of the Year, but he's setting his sights higher in his second NFL season. "Yeah, 15's like the minimum. 15's what I wanna hit. But definitely 23 is that goal, to break the record," Parsons said. The 23-year-old pass-rushing linebacker […]

Rashan Gary Looking Lean

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary had as good a spring as anyone in an offseason in which the Packers did almost no full-speed 11-on-11 work. Gary looked lean and muscular and is coming off a career-best season in which he racked up 9.5 sacks and 28 quarterback hits. He was one of the […]

Juan Thornhill To Take On A Bigger Role

Kansas City Chiefs safety Juan Thornhill is healthy for perhaps the first time since he tore the ACL in his left knee as a rookie in 2019, and he was impressive during offseason workouts. With Tyrann Mathieu now gone, the Chiefs will ask Thornhill to take on a bigger role in their secondary. "I'm committed […]

Kayvon Thibodeaux Recently Suffered Hip Injury

New York Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (hip) sat out during the team's final OTAs while missing minicamp with an undisclosed injury. However, it was recently revealed the rookie sustained a "tweaked hip" this spring. Fortunately, the ailment isn't considered serious, although head coach Brian Daboll couldn't answer if the former Oregon Duck would be […]

Saints Sign Demario Davis To One-Year Extension

The New Orleans Saints signed linebacker Demario Davis to a one-year contract extension on Friday for a base salary of $10 million in 2024, according to a source. Davis can make up to $14 million, with an extra $2 million roster bonus and $2 million through incentives. His 2023 base salary drops from $8.5 million […]

Robert Quinn May Be On His Way Out

The Athletic's Kevin Fishbain didn't include Chicago Bears defensive end Robert Quinn on his 53-man roster projection after he chose to skip mandatory minicamp. Quinn missing minicamp allows for speculation that he might not want to be a veteran on a rebuilding team. If Chicago moves on from him, they might want to add another […]

Romeo Okwara To Mostly Play Defensive End

Detroit Lions defensive end Romeo Okwara (Achilles), who continues to work his way back from a season-ending Achilles injury that he suffered four games into last season, will primarily play defensive end in 2022 as the team switches to a more attacking defense. At this time last year, Okwara was preparing to play more outside […]

Jalen Ramsey Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) underwent surgery on his shoulder on Tuesday, according to a source. Ramsey played all last season with tears in both of his shoulder, but he should be ready before the start of the 2022 season. It's unclear which shoulder he had surgery on, and although he should […]

Good News For Denzel Ward

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (foot) was injured during minicamp on Thursday. However, while things didn't look good, X-rays and an MRI revealed no structural damage to his left foot, which will likely mean he'll be ready for training camp in July. Ward, who recently agreed to a $100 million extension over five years, figures […]

Budda Baker Recovered From Concussion

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion) missed the end of the team's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs with a concussion, but he hasn't had any issues this offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro said, "I remember everything about it, before and after. But most importantly, I'm fine with […]

Marcus Davenport Has Pinkie Amputated

New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (finger, shoulder) had the top portion of his left pinkie finger amputated this offseason after breaking a plate from a previous surgery and experiencing an infection. He also had surgery on his right shoulder in January, but he's hoping to be healthy by training camp next month. Davenport […]

Khalil Mack Will Be Ready For Training Camp

Los Angeles Chargers pass-rusher Khalil Mack (foot), who is coming off a foot injury that limited him to seven games last year with the Chicago Bears, will be ready for training camp next month, according to head coach Brandon Staley. Mack hasn't participated in full-speed individual drills at all this spring, but he has been […]

Frank Clark Excused From Mandatory Minicamp

The Kansas City Chiefs have excused Pro Bowl defensive end Frank Clark from the team's mandatory minicamp this week, as he's expecting the birth of his child any day. If players aren't excused by the team during minicamp, they are subject to daily fines. Clark will not be fined and should be back with the […]

Chase Young Likely To Begin Training Camp On PUP List

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera said that defensive end Chase Young (knee) will "more than likely" begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Young is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered in mid-November of last year, and he hasn't taken part in any offseason activities to this point. If […]

Steelers, Minkah Fitzpatrick Agree On Four-Year Deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers and All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a massive four-year contract extension on Wednesday worth over $18.4 million per year with $36 million guaranteed at signing, according to a source. The deal makes Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history. The former first-rounder in 2018 cashes in after posting a career-high 124 […]

Robert Quinn Not Expected For Mandatory Minicamp

Chicago Bears star pass-rusher Robert Quinn is not expected to attend the team's mandatory minicamp that begins on Tuesday, according to sources. Quinn will stay away from the team while he trains on his own. He made his third Pro Bowl last year with 18.5 sacks, 49 tackles (38 solo), 17 tackles for loss, 22 […]

Rookies Ready to Start in IDP Leagues - Kyle Hamilton, Devin Lloyd, Nakobe Dean, and more

Towards the latter part of the 2021 season, we advised our regular IDP readers that the 2022 NFL Draft class would be a bit of an outlier. We warned that those playing in standard or Superflex dynasty leagues should try to trade their 2022 assets for comparable 2023 picks if possible because the quarterback and […]

Jordan Poyer Will Attend Mandatory Minicamp

Buffalo Bills All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer will attend the team's mandatory minicamp this week despite still seeking a contract extension as he enters the final year of his deal. The Bills have been in talks with Poyer's agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Poyer didn't show up for voluntary organized team activities, but it's a […]

Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs Expect To Be Ready For Camp

Seattle Seahawks safeties Jamal Adams (shoulder, fingers) and Quandre Diggs (ankle, leg) took part in the team's mandatory minicamp this week and are both expected to be ready when training camp begins in late July. Both Adams and Diggs had surgery for their injuries last year, while Adams also said he had surgery to fuse […]

Blake Martinez Expected To Be Limited To Start Camp

New York Giants linebacker Blake Martinez (knee) is still working his way back from surgery on his ACL, and he's expected to be limited for the start of training camp at the end of July. Rookie outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux (undisclosed) was limited in mandatory minicamp out of an abundance of caution, but he should […]

Steelers Not Concerned With Minkah Fitzpatrick's Contract

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin said he's not concerned about All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick sitting out the team's mandatory minicamp this week. "I have zero concerns about Minkah Fitzpatrick, he's a unicorn. He is always in great shape. He loves football," Austin said on 93.7 The Fan. "He's got all the stuff he wants. […]

49ers Haven't Started Contract Talks With Nick Bosa

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the team hasn't begun contract talks with defensive end Nick Bosa yet. However, Shanahan said that he expects Bosa to remain with the Niners for a long time. Bosa was at the team's facilities on Monday, which is a sign that he'll be present for the […]