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Packers | Micah Parsons may be PUP candidate Fri May 15, 04:42 PM

Green Bay Packers DE Micah Parsons (knee) is a candidate to start the 2026 season on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

Footballguys view: Minnesota, the Jets, Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Dallas would dodge Parsons if he starts the season on the PUP list. The Packers don't have another proven edge rusher after they traded Rashan Gary to the Cowboys in the offseason. We'll be monitoring the reports on 2023 first round pick Lukas Van Ness and this year's fourth round pick Dani Dennis-Sutton to see if edge rush help is on the way while Parsons is on the mend.

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Titans | Tennessee signs Anthony Hill Fri May 15, 04:16 PM

Tennessee Titans second-round draft choice LB Anthony Hill Jr. signed a four-year contract with the Titans Friday, May 15. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Hill is on track to be Robert Saleh's green dot linebacker after the Titans traded back into the second round to get him. He has a three-down skillset and should complement fellow Longhorn Cedric Gray well at inside linebacker in Saleh's 3-4 scheme. He's worth a late first or early second round pick in IDP dynasty rookie drafts.

Steelers | Max Iheanachor signs contract Fri May 15, 04:09 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft choice OT Max Iheanachor signed a four-year contract with the Steelers Friday, May 15, worth $20.692 million, according to a source. The deal includes a fifth-year option.

Footballguys view: Iheanachor has the highest ceiling of the first round tackles, but he is also the most raw. The Steelers have two excellent offensive line coaches in James Campen and Jahri Evans, and they have already started to focus on his hand usage. Don't expect to see Iheanachor much this year unless the Steelers have injury problems on the line, but he could be a starting tackle for them for years to come.

Buccaneers | Emeka Egbuka could see a production uptick Fri May 15, 03:10 PM

ESPN's Ben Solak thinks that Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka could lead the NFL in targets and receptions in 2026.

Footballguys view: Third round pick Ted Hurst is slated to play at the "X" receiver position vacated by Mike Evans, so Egbuka can move back to his best spot at "Z" receiver or flanker, which is the wide receiver spot that can be moved around the formation. Egbuka got off to a very hot start last year, but once he was playing more in Evans spot and Baker Mayfield got banged up, his production dropped off. Egbuka could be one of the biggest breakout players of 2026 and he should be a consideration in the fourth round of drafts.

Raiders | Las Vegas using different personnel to help Ashton Jeanty Fri May 15, 02:57 PM

Las Vegas Raiders head coach should be expected to use more 12 and 13 personnel plays to help out RB Ashton Jeanty in 2026, according to ESPN's Ben Solak.

Footballguys view: The Raiders best pass catcher is a tight end - Brock Bowers - and they also have 2023 second round pick Michael Mayer and experienced journeyman Ian Thomas. Jack Bech is a good blocker at wide receiver and he could be used all over the formation as both a blocker and receiver. We should trust Klint Kubiak to set Jeanty up for success, making him worth a late first or early second round pick even though the Raiders offense let him and his fantasy teams down last year.

Panthers | Carolina signs Lee Hunter to rookie deal Fri May 15, 01:47 PM

Carolina Panthers DL Lee Hunter signed his rookie contract with the team on Friday, May 15. It is for four years, though financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Hunter will be a stout presence against the run and he can get after the quarterback, just like his new running mate Derrick Brown. They should make each other more effective and give opposing offenses trouble once Hunter is up to speed.

Cowboys | Malik Davis favored to be RB2 Fri May 15, 01:11 PM

Dallas Cowboys RB Malik Davis is believed to be the favorite to land the team's RB2 role, according to Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Nick Harris.

Footballguys view: This is an important backup running back battle to watch. The Cowboys were among the league leaders in running back scores, with 16, and their offensive line had some bad injury luck. Their defense should also be improved, so this might be a plug and play situation if Javonte Williams misses time. 2025 fifth round pick Jaydon Blue and seventh round pick Phil Mafah are also contenders to be the top backup to Williams.

Chargers | Chad Alexander declines GM interview request Fri May 15, 01:10 PM

Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander has declined the Minnesota Vikings' request to interview for their general manager vacancy.

Footballguys view: Alexander was considered a top prospect for the general manager. While he might just be happy with the Chargers working under Joe Horitz, that he wouldn't even interview could be a bad sign for the Vikings. There might be a perception that the general manager would report to Kevin O'Connell or otherwise not have decision-making freedom. The Vikings have nine other candidates with Alexander out of the pool, including interim GM Rob Brzezinski.

Vikings | Terrill Davis signed Thu May 14, 06:54 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Terrill Davis (Oklahoma State) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Seahawks | Michael Briscoe off roster Thu May 14, 06:25 PM

Seattle Seahawks WR Michael Briscoe was waived Thursday, May 14, with a failure to disclose physical condition designation.

Giants | Thaddeus Dixon placed on IR Thu May 14, 05:12 PM

New York Giants CB Thaddeus Dixon (Achilles) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Thursday, May 14.

Dolphins | James Ester claimed off waivers Thu May 14, 05:12 PM

Former Green Bay Packers DE James Ester was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins Thursday, May 14.

Packers | Brandon Cisse signs rookie deal Thu May 14, 04:50 PM

Green Bay Packers second-round draft choice CB Brandon Cisse signed a four-year contract with the Packers Thursday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Cisse thrived as a perimeter corner in the SEC. Quarterbacks averaged only 34.6 percent completion percentage when throwing in Cisse's direction. His size/athleticism combination makes him a perfect pick for the Packers.

Packers | Luke Lachey let go Thu May 14, 04:35 PM

Green Bay Packers TE Luke Lachey (undisclosed) was waived Thursday, May 14, with a failed physical designation.

Chargers | Mante' Morrow joins Chargers Thu May 14, 04:27 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Mante' Morrow (Upper Iowa) signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Falcons | Avieon Terrell under contract Thu May 14, 04:14 PM

Atlanta Falcons second-round draft choice CB Avieon Terrell signed a four-year contract with the Falcons Thursday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Terrell knows how to knock the football away from an opponent. He is the all-time leader for Clemson DBs with the single-season record for forced fumbles (5) and career forced fumbles (8). Terrell has the ability to play both inside as a slot corner and outside as a boundary corner. His versatility and aggression could make him a fine starter for the Falcons.

Falcons | Anterio Thompson inks deal Thu May 14, 04:13 PM

Atlanta Falcons sixth-round draft choice DT Anterio Thompson signed a four-year contract with the Falcons Thursday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Texans | Houston signs Marlin Klein Thu May 14, 04:05 PM

Houston Texans second-round draft choice TE Marlin Klein signed a four-year contract with the Texans Thursday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: Born in Germany, Klein is the highest-drafted German player in NFL history. He's a big target with high-end speed and explosiveness (9.59 RAS). Klein was mainly a blocker, spending time at Michigan behind 2025 first-round pick Colston Loveland, so his production as a receiver in college was limited.

Browns | Emmanuel McNeil-Warren signs contract Thu May 14, 03:55 PM

Cleveland Browns second-round draft choice S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren signed a four-year contract with the Browns Thursday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Footballguys view: McNeil-Warren could have easily been a first-round pick, so he immediately brings value to the field. He's a turnover-creating machine, having nine forced fumbles in college. He uses elite size to stand out as a run-defender, and his length helps him make up ground in coverage.

Giants | NYG works out Sam Webb Thu May 14, 03:43 PM

Free-agent CB Sam Webb (Giants) worked out for the New York Giants Thursday, May 14, according to a source.

Giants | Serious injury for Thaddeus Dixon Thu May 14, 02:52 PM

New York Giants CB Thaddeus Dixon (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles during the offseason workout Wednesday, May 13, according to sources.

Seahawks | Seattle signs two rookie WRs Thu May 14, 01:24 PM

Undrafted free-agent WR Rashad Rochelle (Indiana State) and WR Trayvon Rudolph (Toledo) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, May 14. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Colts | Jalen Berger works out Thu May 14, 01:22 PM

Undrafted free-agent RB Jalen Berger (UCLA) worked out for the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, May 14, according to a source.

Bengals | Tee Higgins hopes to hit 1,000 yards Thu May 14, 01:09 PM

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins said his goal is to record at least 1,000 receiving yards this upcoming season. He has not reached the number since the 2022 season.

Footballguys view: So long as QB Joe Burrow stays healthy, Higgins could easily hit that number. Fantasy GMs are excited about the Bengals' passing attack, as per usual, and Higgins is seen as a WR2 with upside.

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Giants | Nazeeh Johnson meeting with NYG Thu May 14, 01:08 PM

Free-agent CB Nazeeh Johnson (Chiefs) is meeting with the New York Giants Thursday, May 14.

Bears | Caleb Williams changed shotgun stance Thu May 14, 11:29 AM

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams was instructed to tweak his shotgun stance and put his left foot forward instead of his right. This was part of head coach Ben Johnson's tweaks during the season.

Footballguys view: The Bears' quarterback certainly responded to Johnson's coaching. They have the toughest strength of schedule in 2026, but with a year under his belt in Johnson's system, we could see Williams continue to thrive and grow.

Jets | Chris Smith II waived from IR Wed May 13, 09:03 PM

New York Jets S Chris Smith II was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement, according to a source on Wednesday, May 13.

Packers | James Ester waived Wed May 13, 08:56 PM

Green Bay Packers DL James Ester was waived by the Packers on Wednesday, May 13, according to a source.

Steelers | Makari Paige signed by PIT Wed May 13, 08:37 PM

Free-agent CB Makari Paige (GIants) was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Saints | Nick Saldiveri reverted to reserve-PUP list Wed May 13, 08:06 PM

New Orleans Saints OG Nick Saldiveri was reverted to reserve-physically unable to perform list from the waived-failed physical list on Wednesday, May 13.

Dolphins | De'Von Achane gets 4-year, $68 million extension Wed May 13, 07:56 PM

The Dolphins and Pro Bowl RB De'Von Achane have agreed to a four-year extension worth $68 million, making him the NFL's third-highest-paid running back at $17 million per year with $32 million guaranteed, multiple sources told NFL insider Jordan Schultz.

Footballguys view: GM Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley have insisted that Achane is a building block for the future. This investment proves it. Expect the team to continue relying on Achane to handle the same high-volume role the previous regime did. The 2023 third-round pick has scored either 11 or 12 touchdowns in each of his three seasons. He posted a career-high 1,838 scrimmage yards in 2025. Achane has also finished in the top five among backs in targets and receiving yards in each of the past two years, and his Footballguys RB6 projection reflects all of that.

Dolphins | De'Von Achane gets some long-term security Wed May 13, 07:48 PM

Miami Dolphins RB De'Von Achane reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $68 million - including $32 million guaranteed - to remain with the team on Wednesday, May 13.

Packers | Brenden Rice claimed off waivers Wed May 13, 06:26 PM

Former Las Vegas Raiders WR Brenden Rice was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, May 13.

Seahawks | Maverick McIvor worked out Wed May 13, 06:11 PM

Undrafted free-agent QB Maverick McIvor (Western Kentucky) worked out for the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, May 13.

Raiders | Vegas signs Benito Jones Wed May 13, 06:10 PM

Free-agent DT Benito Jones (Dolphins) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Wednesday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Jets | Tim Patrick joining NYJ Wed May 13, 05:50 PM

Free-agent WR Tim Patrick (Jaguars) agreed to terms with the New York Jets Wednesday, May 13, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Panthers | Two will compete for LT job Wed May 13, 05:12 PM

Carolina Panthers OT Rasheed Walker and OT Monroe Freeling will compete for the starting left tackle job while OT Ikem Ekwonu (knee) is out of the lineup, according to general manager Dan Morgan.

NFL | Jaire Alexander open to playing again Wed May 13, 04:57 PM

Free-agent CB Jaire Alexander (Eagles) said he is still working out and is not ruling out playing in the NFL again.

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Lions | Detroit officially signs two UDFAs Wed May 13, 04:48 PM

Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Luke Altmyer (Illinois) and TE Miles Kitselman (Tennessee) officially signed with the Detroit Lions Tuesday, May 12. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.

Packers | Green Bay claims Luke Lachey Wed May 13, 04:37 PM

Former Houston Texans TE Luke Lachey was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers Tuesday, May 12.

Cardinals | Chase Bisontis inks rookie deal Wed May 13, 04:08 PM

Arizona Cardinals second-round draft choice OG Chase Bisontis signed a four-year contract with the Cardinals Wednesday, May 13, worth $13.376 million, according to a source.

Seahawks | Bud Clark signs contract Wed May 13, 04:04 PM

Seattle Seahawks second-round draft choice S Bud Clark signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Wednesday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Giants | Malik Nabers had surgically-repaired knee cleaned up Wed May 13, 03:55 PM

Giants WR Malik Nabers underwent a second surgery on his knee to remove scar tissue that was causing stiffness, sources tell the Athletic's Dan Duggan.

Footballguys view: Duggan is told the second surgery took place "multiple weeks ago," and it was described as a "clean up." This second surgery isn't expected to impact Nabers' recovery timeline. The team is still hoping the No. 1 WR will be ready for the opener. Fantasy managers, who are drafting him as WR8, seem to share in the Giants' optimism. Nabers first underwent ACL and meniscus surgery on Oct. 28.

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Texans | Wade Woodaz signs rookie contract with Houston Wed May 13, 02:03 PM

Houston Texans LB Wade Woodaz signed his rookie contract with the team on Wednesday, May 13. The contract is for four years, but financial terms were not disclosed.

Bengals | Tacario Davis signs rookie contract Wed May 13, 01:54 PM

Cincinnati Bengals CB Tacario Davis signed his rookie contract with the team on Wednesday, May 13. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Steelers | Chris Boswell makes extension official Wed May 13, 01:30 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers K Chris Boswell signed his four-year contract extension with the team on Wednesday, May 13, worth $28 million.

Footballguys view: As previously reported here, the annual average of Boswell's new deal -- $6.22 million -- ranks fourth among league kickers. Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $28 million deal last month, has the highest annual average. Boswell ranks fifth in NFL history in field goal accuracy at 87.7 percent. He is the only kicker with more than 10 career playoff attempts to convert every one, going 19 for 19. Boswell's Footballguys projection -- PK11 -- puts him in the starting tier.

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Patriots | Quintayvious Hutchins facing charges Wed May 13, 11:25 AM

New England Patriots seventh-round pick DE Quintayvious Hutchins was arraigned Wednesday, May 13, in Newton District Court on charges of assault and battery on a family/household member, per court documents. Hutchins pleaded not guilty and was released on personal recognizance.

Steelers | Drew Allar being revamped Wed May 13, 10:43 AM

Pittsburgh Steelers third-round pick QB Drew Allar is having everything he has learned 'uninstalled,' and the Steelers are teaching him new mechanics and footwork. Head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterbacks coach Tom Arth are working on widening Allar's base and keeping him off of his toes, which they believe will give him more time to process information for quicker decisions.

Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Brooke Pryor notes, at 6-5 with a wide arm span and nearly 10-inch hands, Allar possesses the raw traits McCarthy looks for in his West Coast-style quarterbacks. And as a three-year starter at Penn State with 61 career touchdowns and 7,402 career passing yards, Allar has the pedigree to be a top-tier signal-caller. Still, Allar's mechanics need work to make him a more consistent player. The real question here, of course, is whether Aaron Rodgers will show up and be the starter this year, or if the Steelers need to work on Allar and their other options.

Cowboys | George Pickens a no-show for voluntary workouts Wed May 13, 12:51 AM

Monday was the first team workout for the Cowboys since Pickens signed the one-year, $27.3 million deal, and Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Pickens was not present.

Footballguys view: Pickens signed his franchise tag on April 29, and executive vice president Stephen Jones said soon after that the team expected Pickens to show up for voluntary work. Nothing is mandatory until June 16, so he can stay away until then without being fined. The Cowboys announced they will not negotiate a long-term deal with Pickens this offseason, and Jones has repeatedly said the team has "zero interest" in trading Pickens. The Cowboys traded for Pickens a year ago, and he led the team in targets (137), catches (93), yards (1,429), and touchdowns (eight) in 2025.

Falcons | Michael Penix Jr. throwing in OTAs Wed May 13, 12:08 AM

The uncertainty of Michael Penix's return from a torn ACL led the Falcons to sign veteran Tua Tagovailoa. Penix's rehab seems to have ramped up as he seeks to enter the quarterback competition. Penix is throwing again six months after injuring his left knee in a game against the Panthers.

Footballguys view: The Falcons posted video of Penix throwing to wide receiver Drake London at the team's facility in Georgia. A team spokesperson told Marc Raimondi of ESPN that Penix is participating in Phase 2 of the Falcons' offseason program, which consists of drills and individual work. Penix, 26, has torn an ACL three times in eight years, twice tearing the ACL in his right knee while in college. He expects to be ready for Week 1, but will that be soon enough to put him in a position to compete with Tua Tagovailoa for the job? Stay tuned.

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