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Cowboys | OC not worried about CeeDee Lamb's absence Thu May 16, 08:23 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has not been participating in voluntary workouts this offseason because of his contract situation, but offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said he is not worried because he believes Lamb will be ready to play when he returns.
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Titans | Colton Dowell a PUP candidate Thu May 16, 06:43 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Colton Dowell (knee) is a candidate to start the 2024 regular season on the Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of TennesseeTitans.com's Jim Wyatt.
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Falcons | Daylen Baldwin to work out Thu May 16, 05:27 PM
Free-agent WR Daylen Baldwin (Vikings) is scheduled to work out for the Atlanta Falcons Tuesday, May 21, according to a source.
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Jaguars | Wayne Ruby moved to IR Thu May 16, 05:09 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Wayne Ruby (undisclosed) was moved to the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, May 16, after clearing waivers.
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Ravens | DeAngelo Hardy cut Thu May 16, 05:06 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR DeAngelo Hardy was waived Thursday, May 16.
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Chargers | LAC remains high on Quentin Johnston Thu May 16, 04:36 PM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston is a 'great worker' and a player that the team believes is 'going to launch' in 2024, according to general manager Joe Hortiz on The Up & Adams podcast on Wednesday, May 15.'Quentin was a player we liked in Baltimore as well last year - a player that I liked. When you look at him, when he was coming out of college, he was an elite size/speed athlete. And you saw some rawness to his game, but you also saw the ability, for as big as he is, (6-foot-3), I think, and 220 pounds, you watch him drop his weight, getting in and out of breaks, come to balance at the top of the route, get out quickly. He can do some rare things for a player his size. (Coach) Jim (Harbaugh) was on the other sideline in one of his better games (in college), and so we've all seen it. We believe in it. He's a great kid, he's a great worker. Everyone here has a high opinion of him. I believe he's really going to launch. I really do. His skill set is great. We're (going to) work with him, make him better and better,' Hortiz told Adams.
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Patriots | Tyquan Thornton adding bulk Thu May 16, 03:12 PM
New England Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton, who looks 'noticeably bigger' according to Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, is attempting to add muscle this offseason and hopes to play at least five pounds heavier than his listed weight of 185 pounds during the 2024 season.
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Commanders | Damiere Byrd inks deal with Washington Thu May 16, 02:21 PM
Free-agent WR Damiere Byrd (Texans) officially signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders on Thursday, May 16. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Commanders | Damiere Byrd joining Washington Thu May 16, 01:01 PM
Free-agent WR Damiere Byrd (Falcons) agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders Wednesday, May 15, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Byrd was with Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury in 2019 when Kingsbury was the head coach of the Cardinals. He'll compete with Jamison Crowder, Dax Milne, and Olamide Zaccheaus for a spot at the bottom of the Washington wide receiver depth chart. |
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Bills | Dee Delaney to Bills Thu May 16, 09:34 AM
Free-agent S Dee Delaney (Buccaneers) signed an undisclosed deal with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, May 16. WR Quintez Cephus was released.
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Jaguars | Wayne Ruby waived/injured Wed May 15, 04:45 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Wayne Ruby (undisclosed) was waived/injured Wednesday, May 15.
Link to story Commanders | Damiere Byrd works out for WAS Wed May 15, 02:13 PM
Free-agent WR Damiere Byrd (Falcons) is working out for the Washington Commanders on Wednesday, May 15, per sources.
| Footballguys view: Byrd was signed to the Texans' practice squad earlier this year, but he was not offered a futures contract. Undrafted out of South Carolina in 2015, Byrd is a seasoned veteran who can still fly down the field. The Commanders are likely to have an explosive offense with rookie QB Jayden Daniels leading the way. If added, Byrd would compete for a reserve role and special teams duty. |
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Commanders | Washington to work out Martavis Bryant Wed May 15, 12:46 AM
Free-agent WR Martavis Bryant (Cowboys) is scheduled to work out for the Washington Commanders Wednesday, May 15, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Bryant is trying to make a comeback in the NFL after not playing a regular season snap since 2018. The Commanders are looking at other veteran receivers (Damiere Byrd) who can stretch the field. We'll see if they make a move at the position before minicamp and OTAs or training camp. |
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Browns | Cleveland announces three transactions Tue May 14, 04:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Kellen Diesch was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, May 14. The Browns also signed free-agent WR Jalen Camp and waived PK Lucas Havrisik.
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Colts | Anthony Gould gets rookie deal done Tue May 14, 04:01 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft choice WR Anthony Gould (Oregon State) signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Colts | Several rookies changing positions Tue May 14, 03:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft choices DB Jaylon Carlies (Missouri) and S Jaylin Simpson (Auburn) are transitioning to linebacker and cornerback, respectively. In addition, undrafted free-agent QB Jason Bean (Kansas) and TE Trent Pennix (North Carolina State) are transitioning to wide receiver and running back, respectively.
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Bengals | Cincinnati inks a pair of draft picks Tue May 14, 02:31 PM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice WR Jermaine Burton (Alabama) and fourth-round draft choice TE Erick All (Iowa) signed four-year contracts on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: After transferring from Georgia following the 2021 season, Burton was a high-production receiver at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and touchdowns last season. With Tyler Boyd no longer in the mix (he signed with Tennessee as a free agent), Cincinnati has an immediate need for a No. 3 receiver. In addition, Tee Higgins is heading into 2024 on the franchise tag, and his future in Cincinnati is uncertain. Given the circumstances, Burton has considerable long-term upside in this offense. Meanwhile, the big question for All is about the ACL injury he suffered in 2023 in his senior year at Iowa. The Bengals, however, feel good about his recovery as he enters a depth chart behind Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample. |
Bills | Marquez Valdes-Scantling agrees with Buffalo Tue May 14, 09:19 AM
Free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs) agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, May 14. The deal includes a $1.125 million signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: After recording 1,807 total receiving yards from 2020 through 2022, Valdes-Scantling failed to live up to expectations with Kansas City in 2023. Despite appearing in 16 games, he hauled in just 21 catches for 315 yards and a touchdown. Still, MVS can threaten opposing defenses with his speed, and there's something to be said for playing alongside Josh Allen in Buffalo's high-powered offense. While the Bills drafted Keon Coleman in the second round of last month's draft, adding depth was needed after the team parted ways with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. |
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Bills | Marquez Valdes-Scantling visiting Mon May 13, 07:57 PM
Free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs) is meeting with the Buffalo Bills Monday, May 13, according to a source.
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Rams | LAR signs six draft picks Mon May 13, 07:14 PM
Los Angeles Rams third-round draft choice RB Blake Corum, sixth-round draft choice DT Tyler X. Davis, sixth-round draft choice PK Joshua Karty, sixth-round draft choice C Beaux Limmer, sixth-round draft choice WR Jordan Whittington and seventh-round draft choice OT KT Leveston signed four-year contracts with the Rams Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Coming off a productive career at Michigan, Corum is expected to complement Kyren Williams in Los Angeles. The question is whether the newcomer will become a limiting factor for Williams, who is RB8 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings. Williams finished last year as fantasy's RB7, but volume was the key to his success. At this point, Corum's possible impact is something to watch as the Rams enter training camp and the exhibition season. |
Jets | Two players added to roster Mon May 13, 06:52 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Markese Stepp (Western Kentucky) and WR Hamze El-Zayat (Eastern Michigan) signed with the New York Jets Monday, May 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Broncos | Nik Constantinou, Lincoln Victor cut Mon May 13, 05:46 PM
Denver Broncos P Nik Constantinou and WR Lincoln Victor were waived Monday, May 13.
Link to story Broncos | Denver adds two to roster Mon May 13, 05:43 PM
Free-agent WR Phillip Dorsett (Broncos) signed with the Denver Broncos Monday, May 13. The team also signed undrafted free-agent CB Quinton Newsome (Nebraska). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Ravens | Baltimore signs remaining draft picks Mon May 13, 05:26 PM
Baltimore Ravens third-round draft choice LB Adisa Isaac, fourth-round draft choice WR Devontez Walker, fifth-round draft choice RB Rasheen Ali and sixth-round draft choice QB Devin Leary signed four-year contracts with the Ravens Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Bears | Chicago signs six players Mon May 13, 04:12 PM
Free-agent WR Freddie Swain (Dolphins) and TE Tommy Sweeney (Giants) signed with the Chicago Bears Monday, May 13. The team also signed undrafted free-agent WR John Jackson (Nevada), CB Leon Jones (Arkansas State), DT Dashaun Mallory (Arizona State) and LB Paul Moala (Georgia Tech). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Eagles | Philly signs 3 draft picks Mon May 13, 01:34 PM
Philadelphia Eagles LB Jalyx Hunt, RB Will Shipley and WR Ainias Smith signed their four-year rookie contracts, the team announced Monday, May 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Lions | Kaden Davis heads to Detroit Sun May 12, 01:52 PM
Free-agent WR Kaden Davis (Cardinals) signed an undisclosed deal with the Detroit Lions following a tryout at the team's rookie minicamp, according to sources Sunday, May 12.
| Footballguys view: Davis impressed during his tryout, and now he's working to continue that strong impression. He will compete with guys like Tre'Quan Smith and Isaiah Williams for a spot on the practice squad. |
Bears | Rome Odunze misses practice Sun May 12, 07:37 AM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (hamstring) was absent from practice due to hamstring tightness Saturday, May 11.
| Footballguys view: Hamstring tightness is not a big deal, and the team is wisely being cautious with their first-round pick. Their other first-round pick, QB Caleb Williams, should be building a strong chemistry with Odunze later this summer. |
Saints | Bub Means dealing with cramps Sat May 11, 05:49 PM
New Orleans Saints WR Bub Means (cramps) exited practice early due to cramps Saturday, May 11.
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Steelers | Roman Wilson inks contract Sat May 11, 01:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Roman Wilson signed his four-year rookie contract on Saturday, May 11. The financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Wilson should be able to play a big role in the Steelers offense this year because there isn't much on the depth chart after George Pickens. He'll primarily be a slot receiver, but with the speed to be a factor in the downfield passing game. |
Bears | Rome Odunze sitting out Saturday Sat May 11, 01:36 PM
Chicago Bears WR Rome Odunze (hamstring) is sitting out at rookie minicamp on Saturday, May 11, due to hamstring tightness.
| Footballguys view: You never want to see hamstring and your wide receiver's name in the same sentence, but if Odunze can make it through OTA's and camp without any further incidents, we won't worry about this. |
NFL | Albert Wilson announces retirement Sat May 11, 11:19 AM
Free-agent WR Albert Wilson (Raiders) announced his retirement in a post on his Instagram account Friday, May 10.
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Giants | G-Men counting on Malik Nabers Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers is expected to have a big role and needs to learn the playbook as quickly as possible, head coach Brian Daboll said during rookie minicamp.
| Footballguys view: It would have been more surprising to hear that the Giants were going to take it slow with Nabers. He'll likely be catching passes from Drew Lock Week 1, which makes it a little riskier to take him at his early best ball draft ADP in the third round. |
Commanders | Four rookies sign contracts Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Washington Commanders third-round draft choice WR Luke McCaffrey, fifth-round draft choice LB Jordan Magee, fifth-round draft choice S Dominique Hampton, and seventh-round draft choice DE Javontae Jean-Baptiste signed four-year contracts with the Commanders Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McCaffrey is Christian's little brother and Ed's son. Those bloodlines matter in the NFL, but so does his outstanding all-around athletic profile from the combine. He originally came to college as a quarterback, so the Commanders must believe that there's extra upside in McCaffrey's outlook. Don't expect a big splash this year, but if 2022 first round pick Jahan Dotson doesn't click with a new regime, McCaffrey could be an important target for #2 overall pick Jayden Daniels in a year or two. |
Jaguars | Gabe Davis limited Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars WR Gabe Davis (knee) has been limited during offseason workouts because of a knee injury that he suffered during the 2023 season, according to head coach Doug Pederson.
| Footballguys view: Davis's 2024 fantasy outlook was immediately dimmed when the team took LSU receiver Brian Thomas in the first round. Thomas has size and speed to be a deep threat outsid, which is Davis's calling card. If Davis isn't healthy going into training camp, Thomas could be a big part of the pass offense this year, and he could be even if Davis is healthy. Davis is only a late round consideration in fantasy drafts. |
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Browns | Five draft picks under contract Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Cleveland Browns third-round draft choice OG Zak Zinter, fifth-round draft choice WR Jamari Thrash, sixth-round draft choice LB Nathaniel Watson, seventh-round draft choice CB Myles Harden and seventh-round draft choice DT Jowon Briggs signed four-year contracts with the Browns Friday, May 10. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thrash has the speed to threaten as a downfield receiver, but he's a bit of a finesse player who may struggle to shake more physical coverage in the NFL. He'll compete with 2022 sixth round pick Michael Woods II, former Raven James Proche, and former Buc Jaelon Darden for the Browns #6 receiver spot. |
Falcons | Atlanta inks three sixth-round rookies Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Atlanta Falcons sixth-round draft choices RB Jase McClellan (Alabama), WR Casey Washington (Illinois) and DT Zion Logue (Georgia) signed four-year contracts on Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: McClellan didn't quite live up to the Alabama draft pedigree, but he could be an effective inside runner and backup to Tyler Allgeier in that role if he makes the team. |
Chargers | Six rookies finalize deals with LA Chargers Sat May 11, 09:54 AM
Los Angeles Chargers third-round draft choice LB Junior Colson (Michigan), fifth-round draft choice DB Tarheeb Still (Maryland), fifth-round draft choice DB Cam Hart (Notre Dame), sixth-round draft choice RB Kimani Vidal (Troy), seventh-round draft choice WR Brenden Rice (USC) and seventh-round draft choice WR Cornelius Johnson (Michigan) signed four-year contracts on Friday, May 10. Terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Rice and Johnson are both big downfield options who will try to win playing time as an outside receiver for the Chargers. Vidal has a chance to play a big role in the backfield with only Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins in his way. The Chargers are basically a rebuilding team right now, so these third day draft picks should be given a chance to compete and play a role for the team this year. |
Falcons | Atlanta adds Dylan Drummond Fri May 10, 08:54 PM
Free-agent WR Dylan Drummond (Giants) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Friday, May 10, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Saints | Jakeem Grant trying out Fri May 10, 06:15 PM
Free-agent WR Jakeem Grant (Browns) is participating in the New Orleans Saints rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Broncos | Denver parts with two players Fri May 10, 06:10 PM
Denver Broncos WR Phillip Dorsett and DT Rashard Lawrence were released Friday, May 10.
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Panthers | Carolina removes six from roster Fri May 10, 05:13 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Spencer Z. Brown, TE Chris Pierce, WR Jalen Camp, C Ilm Manning, DT Raequan Williams and CB AJ Parker were released Friday, May 10.
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Cardinals | Zay Jones' contract figures Fri May 10, 04:03 PM
Free-agent WR Zay Jones (Jaguars) reportedly agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth up to $4.25 million with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, May 10.
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Cardinals | Zay Jones finds new home with Arizona Fri May 10, 03:36 PM
Free-agent WR Zay Jones (Jaguars) reportedly agreed to terms on a contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday, May 10. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Jones had a few teams interested (Titans, Chiefs, Cowboys), but it's the Cardinals who land him. If healthy, Jones can still produce consistently like he did in 2022 with the Jaguars. Jones will compete with Michael Wilson to be the no.2 wideout opposite of rookie WR Marvin Harrison Jr. |
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Buccaneers | Jalen McMillan fully healed Fri May 10, 02:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft choice WR Jalen McMillan (Washington) told reporters his sprained medial collateral ligament from last season is 100% as of Friday, May 10.
| Footballguys view: McMillan has talent, and he's going to compete for the no.3 job on the depth chart behind Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Trey Palmer will be the primary competition for the spot. McMillan has a nice size/speed combination with reliable hands, but he may not be as fast as Palmer. |
Bengals | Cincinnati announces UDFA class Fri May 10, 01:50 PM
Undrafted free-agent QB Rocky Lombardi (Northern Illinois), RB Elijah Collins (Oklahoma State), RB Noah Cain (Louisiana State), WR Cole Burgess (Cortland State), WR Tre Mosley (Michigan State) and TE Cam Grandy (Illinois State) were among the 14 players who officially signed contracts with the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday, May 10. Terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Giants | Malik Nabers inks rookie deal Fri May 10, 11:56 AM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers signed his four-year rookie deal, according to sources Friday, May 10. The deal is worth $29.21 million fully guaranteed, and it includes an $18.1 million signing bonus and a fifth-year team option.
| Footballguys view: Nabers is a big-play specialist, and he can be a dangerous weapon from day one. Too bad the Giants may not have a great quarterback for him in 2024. Daniel Jones is trying to come back from injury, and Drew Lock is getting another fresh start with a new team. Jones may not be ready for Week 1, which means Lock (with his rocket arm) would get to test defenses deep with Nabers. Let's see how this passing game looks in training camp. |
Colts | Terrell Bynum waived Fri May 10, 11:08 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Terrell Bynum was waived Friday, May 10.
Link to story Chargers | Brenden Rice has a shot to contribute early Fri May 10, 01:20 AM
Los Angeles Chargers WR Brenden Rice has 'an opportunity to carve out a role for himself early on,' in the opinion of Chargers.com's Eric Smith, who notes that while there's a crowded receiver room for the Chargers, multiple spots along the depth chart are up for grabs.
| Footballguys view: Rice should have been drafted much higher, or at least that's what many thought before the draft. Instead, Jerry Rice's son fell to the seventh round where he could prove to be a tremendous value pick for the Chargers. Rice can stretch the field, and he can make circus catches seem routine. We'll see if he can work his way up the depth chart in training camp and become a favorite target of QB Justin Herbert. |
49ers | San Francisco signs three draft picks Fri May 10, 12:42 AM
The San Francisco 49ers agreed to terms with second-round CB Renardo Green, fourth-round RB Isaac Guerendo, and fourth-round WR Jacob Cowing on Thursday, May 9.
| Footballguys view: Guerendo is the team's fourth-round pick out of Louisville (Wisconsin transfer) that we're interested in from a dynasty perspective. He's a power player with more speed to his game. That means he's going to be a little 'bouncy' at times, but the 49ers will make sure that he makes better decisions in their wide-zone scheme. He's no.3 on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Mitchell, but Guerendo is most certainly capable of being a star (especially in that system) when he gets the chance. |
