C.J. Beathard Carted Off With Groin Injury

Jacksonville Jaguars backup quarterback C.J. Beathard (groin) was carted off the field on Monday during the team's organized team activities with what sources are calling a groin injury. Beathard is slated to serve as the backup to second-year QB Trevor Lawrence this year. We'll have a better idea of the extent of Beathard's injury after […]

Jimmy Garoppolo Excused From Mandatory Minicamp

The San Francisco 49ers have excused quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) from their mandatory minicamp this week, according to sources. Garoppolo continues to rehab from right shoulder surgery away from the team's facilities as they explore trade options. The 30-year-old is expected to resume throwing this month, at which point interested teams might become a bit […]

Matt Patricia To Be Patriots Offensive Play-Caller?

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hasn't decided who will call the offensive plays this season, but it's trending in Matt Patricia's direction, according to a source. Patricia and Joe Judge are both preparing for the possibility that they'll call plays, but Patricia's workload this spring has suggested he's the early favorite for the […]

Isaiah Wynn Present For Mandatory Minicamp

New England Patriots left tackle Isaiah Wynn, who didn't take part in the team's voluntary organized team activities, is at the team's facilities on Monday and will be present for mandatory minicamp this week. Wynn will be playing the 2022 season on his fifth-year option that will pay him $10.4 million. The former first-round pick […]

Aaron Rodgers In Attendance For Minicamp

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who didn't attend the team's voluntary organized team activities, is at Lambeau Field on Monday for the team's mandatory minicamp this week, according to a source. The reigning NFL MVP signed a four-year contract extension with the Packers in March and is in a much better place in regards […]

Players With Misleading Numbers Not Worth Drafting in 2022

When it comes down to facing a fantasy draft, two numbers are often the most sought after by fantasy GMs: current ADP and overall rank from the prior season. No matter how experienced fantasy players are, those two numbers are thought of as the ultimate all-encompassing representations of every football player's value. Knowing what he […]

Mac Jones Showing More Leadership

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Mac Jones' increased leadership has caught his teammates' attention during offseason workouts. "It's just at another level now," receiver Kendrick Bourne said. "He's more comfortable, more confident. He knows what's going on, and the muscle memory is there [from having gone through it] -- OTAs, then camp, and the season. […]

Deshaun Watson Likely To Face Discipline From NFL

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's agent, Rusty Hardin, thinks there's a "good possibility" that his client will be disciplined by the NFL despite sitting out all of last year while awaiting a final decision on 24 civil lawsuits claiming sexual misconduct. The league is expected to conclude their investigation and make a final decision on […]

Davis Mills More Confident In Year 2

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills had his ups and downs as the team's starter in his rookie season in 2021, but he has more confidence heading into his second NFL season. "I just think his leadership and his confidence is really taking control in that huddle. He's not that rookie anymore. He comes in, he […]

Marcus Mariota To Have Plenty Of Designed Runs

The Atlanta Falcons plan to run the quarterback more with new signal-caller Marcus Mariota in town. "I think we'd be crazy if we didn't try to roll these guys out of the pocket a little bit," quarterbacks coach Charles London said. "We've got three really athletic guys in our room. As coaches, we have to […]

Aaron Rodgers: "I think About Retirement All The Time"

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been dominant throughout his career. He's won a Super Bowl, been named the league's MVP four times, and is a multi-time Pro Bowler. However, despite continuing to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, the 38-year-old recently commented on his retirement. "I think about it all […]

24th Lawsuit Filed Against Deshaun Watson

A 24th civil suit will be filed against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson on Monday by a massage therapist alleging sexual misconduct during past appointments, according to attorney Tony Buzbee. All 24 of the plaintiffs are represented by Buzbee. Watson has now had two new lawsuits filed against him in the last week, with the […]

Tyler Smith Working At Left Tackle

Dallas Cowboys first-round offensive tackle Tyler Smith has mostly worked at left guard since he was drafted in April, but he was lined up at left tackle when the first-team offense opened team drills on Thursday at organized team activities. Tyron Smith was held out of practices last week with some lower-back tightness, but he […]

Feleipe Franks Getting Reps At Tight End

Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Feleipe Franks was working at tight end on Friday during individual periods during organized team activities. Franks is currently third on the team's QB depth chart behind Marcus Mariota and fellow rookie Desmond Ridder, but it remains to be seen if this will be a permanent move for Franks. At 6-foot-6, […]

Vikings Transitioning To New Offense

Under new Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell, the 37-year-old has been installing an offense that the franchise hopes will elevate a unit that has been just above average in recent years. "We had an old-style offense last year," Jefferson said. "It's 2022. You get into a new age and move to a new generation. […]

Connor Williams Moving To Center?

Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Connor Williams continues to play center with his new team during organized team activities this offseason. "I think I've really enjoyed this position," Williams said. "I think definitely in this offense, in this scheme, playing center brings out my strengths. They've been very patient with me learning the position and learning […]

Shane Steichen To Continue Calling Plays For Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Shane Steichen said that he will continue to call the offensive plays in 2022. Head coach Nick Sirianni said the midseason change last year played a vital role in their offensive turnaround. The Eagles came out of the gates trying to throw the ball, and it didn't work very well. Once […]

DraftKings USFL DFS Lineup Picks for Week 8: Daily Fantasy Football Advice

Week 8 of the USFL season is here. This is one of two weeks this season where the teams won't be at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, with the teams instead heading to a different part of the city to play at Legion Field. With just 10 weeks in the USFL season, the playoff battle is […]

Matt Ryan, Parris Campbell Looking Good At OTAs

Although the Indianapolis Colts organized team activity practices aren't in pads, new quarterback Matt Ryan has looked good, and his smooth and sharp release is a weapon the team intends to use. Ryan's presence has quickened the offense and should make the unit more efficient and productive, especially through the air. Ryan mostly carved up […]

Zach Wilson Ready To Take The Next Step?

New York Jets second-year quarterback Zach Wilson didn't look great at the beginning of voluntary organized team activities on Wednesday, but he rebounded in 11-on-11 drills and made three nice throws over the middle of the field. Wilson only completed 55.6% of his passes and tossed nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions as a rookie. He […]

Buy Back into Trevor Lawrence After Disastrous Rookie Season

Have you ever had an awful boss? I am not talking about a boss that is a little annoying, I am talking about one that you dread seeing and that seemingly makes life harder for you and all your coworkers. I am talking about a boss that makes you react the way Stanley reacts to […]

Ravens Sign First-Rounder Tyler Linderbaum

The Baltimore Ravens and first-round center Tyler Linderbaum agreed on a four-year, fully guaranteed rookie deal on Thursday. He'll be the third Ravens draft pick to sign, joining third-round defensive tackle Travis Jones and sixth-round running back Tyler Badie. Lindberbaum's four-year deal is worth $14.897 million after he was selected with the 25th overall pick […]

Alex Leatherwood Back At Tackle

Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman Alex Leatherwood is back working at right tackle in practice at voluntary organized team activities on Thursday. Leatherwood was working at tackle during the practices open to the media last week as well. The 23-year-old is getting work at multiple positions this offseason as the Raiders look to revamp their […]

Tua Tagovailoa Progressing As Downfield Passer?

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa completed two deep passes to new wide receiver Tyreek Hill -- for 45 and 55 yards -- at Thursday's offseason practice. One of the main criticisms of Tagovailoa since he entered the league was his perceived inability to throw the ball deep. Since his rookie season, he ranks 30th among […]

Alex Mack Retires After 13 Seasons

Seven-time Pro Bowl center Alex Mack has announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday after 13 seasons. Mack was the 21st overall pick in 2009 by the Cleveland Browns out of California. He played seven seasons with the Browns and was named to three Pro Bowls before joining the Atlanta Falcons from 2016-20 while […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick Calls It A Career

Free-agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is retiring from the National Football League on Thursday. Fitzpatrick injured his hip in the season opener for the Washington Commanders in 2021, missed the rest of the year and required surgery in December. The man they called Fitzmagic and the Amish Rifle will end his incredible NFL career having played […]

Matt Corral Away For Personal Reasons

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Matt Corral left the team on Wednesday due to a tragedy in the family, according to head coach Matt Rhule. Rhule told Corral to take all the time he needed away from organized team activities. The Panthers have liked what they've seen early on from Corral during offseason workouts. The 23-year-old […]

Alex Mack Restructures His Contract

San Francisco 49ers center Alex Mack agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday. His base salary will drop from $5 million to $1.12 million this year and $3.35 million to $1.165 million next year, giving the team over $4 million in salary cap space for now. Mack has been considering retirement and may not play […]

Trevor Lawrence Showing Improvement

Jacksonville Jaguars second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence has shown improvement at organized team activities compared to where he was at last year heading into his rookie season. Lawrence showed his elite arm strength in his rookie season, but he now looks more decisive and sure of himself when it comes to delivering the ball, especially in […]

49ers Offensive Coaching Overhaul Could Make For A Slow Start

The San Francisco 49ers have had one of the most under-the-radar coaching overhauls this offseason. While head coaching changes tend to get the most attention, the 49ers saw the departure of seven assistant coaches, a group headlined by former offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who is now the Miami Dolphins head coach. As a result, the […]