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NFL | Dalvin Cook taking calls (Sat May 18, 02:55 PM) [jump to this story] Rams | QB Stafford Looking for New Deal (Sat May 18, 02:38 PM) [jump to this story] Patriots | Antonio Gibson expected to be pass catcher (Sat May 18, 07:45 AM) [jump to this story] |
Jets | Report: Jets Counting On Aaron Rodgers To Cover For Hackett's Shortcomings Mon May 13, 04:59 PM
According to SNY. tv's Connor Hughes, the Jets made legitimate attempts this offseason to hire someone who would, essentially, replace offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Not as a new offensive coordinator, but a title above who would run the show. "The Jets had enough things they needed to address this offseason without replacing areas they're content with," Hughes wrote. "That pursuit tells me, internally, there are legitimate concerns with Hackett's ability to successfully run things."
| Footballguys view: Hughes suggested it almost feels like the Jets, coming up short in their effort to bypass the play-caller, will now count on Aaron Rodgers' ability to correct Hackett's wrongdoings. Hughes added that sources spoke of many times last summer when Hackett called a play, but then Rodgers changed it completely at the line. They figure he can do the same come the regular season. That's a lot to put on a player's plate, though -- even one of Rodgers' stature. Hughes summed up: "If there's one major concern heading into the Jets season, it's that: Hackett." Fantasy managers don't seem to have high expectations for Rodgers, but players like Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson will be leaning on the veteran as more than just their QB. |
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Texans | WR Nico Collins Says Sky Is The Limit For Houston's Offense Mon May 13, 04:58 PM
After winning the AFC South and beating the Browns in the playoffs, the Texans were already heading into the 2024 campaign with higher expectations. The bar was lifted even higher with offseason moves for players like WR Stefon Diggs, RB Joe Mixon, and edge rusher Danielle Hunter. Diggs and Mixon will be joining an offense that hit its stride with QB C.J. Stroud during his rookie season, and WR Nico Collins said this weekend that the unit is going to be a handful for opposing defenses. "Oh yeah, it's going to be dangerous, real dangerous, man," Collins said via Aaron Wilson of KPRC. "The sky is the limit for us."
| Footballguys view: Collins isn't wrong. But it will also be challenging to devine the values of the receiving assets as we head into the season. You'll find Collins as WR21 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings, followed by Diggs at WR25 and Tank Dell at WR27. Collins (WR15) and Diggs (WR17) are going earlier than our rankings in current Underdog best-ball drafts. Dell's WR27 Average Draft Position aligns with our ranking. Can all three deliver fantasy WR2 to WR3 production? The offense living up to Collins' advance billing would be a step in the right direction. |
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Panthers | T.J. Smith signed Mon May 13, 04:58 PM
Free-agent DT T.J. Smith (Vikings) signed with the Carolina Panthers Monday, May 13. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Falcons | Ruke Orhorhoro signs contract Mon May 13, 04:52 PM
Atlanta Falcons second-round draft choice DT Ruke Orhorhoro signed a four-year contract with the Falcons Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Lions | Four-year extension for Jared Goff Mon May 13, 04:49 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension with the Lions Monday, May 13, worth $212 million, according to sources. The deal includes $170 million in guaranteed money.
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Buccaneers | Devin Culp under contract Mon May 13, 04:32 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers seventh-round draft choice TE Devin Culp signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Patriots | Ke'Shawn Vaughn let go Mon May 13, 04:32 PM
New England Patriots RB Ke'Shawn Vaughn was released Monday, May 13.
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Titans | Nick Vannett agrees to terms Mon May 13, 04:20 PM
Free-agent TE Nick Vannett (Chargers) agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans Monday, May 13. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed. The team also waived CB Rod Gattison.
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Falcons | Atlanta adds Ross Dwelley Mon May 13, 04:15 PM
Free-agent TE Ross Dwelley (49ers) signed with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, May 13. Terms of the contract 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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Panthers | Cam Gill to Carolina Mon May 13, 03:56 PM
Free-agent LB Cam Gill (Buccaneers) is signing an undisclosed deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to sources Monday, May 13.
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Raiders | Jackson Powers-Johnson under contract Mon May 13, 03:22 PM
Las Vegas Raiders OG Jackson Powers-Johnson agreed to his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Monday, May 13. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Buccaneers | Antione Winfield extended Mon May 13, 02:06 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers S Antoine Winfield Jr. agreed to a four-year deal worth $84.1 million, according to sources Monday, May 13. The deal includes $45 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: The deal makes Winfield, who received the franchise tag in March, the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history -- the first time in modern NFL history that a safety has set this mark. As ESPN.com's Jenna Laine reported, Winfield turned in one of the finest performances of any defensive player in the league in 2023 -- tying for a league-leading six forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries. He registered 122 tackles -- fourth most among all league defensive backs and second most on the team -- with six tackles for loss, 12 passes defended, six sacks, eight quarterback hits, and three interceptions. Winfield is positioned to continue delivering at a high level this year. |
Steelers | Kellen Diesch waived Mon May 13, 02:01 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OL Kellen Diesch was waived Monday, May 13.
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Vikings | Sammis Reyes signed Mon May 13, 01:59 PM
Free-agent TE Sammis Reyes (Jaguars) signed an undisclosed deal with the Minnesota Vikings, the team announced Monday, May 13.
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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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Jets | Olu Fashanu signed Mon May 13, 01:31 PM
New York Jets OT Olumuyiwa Fashanu agreed to terms on his four-year rookie deal, according to sources Monday, May 13. The deal is fully guaranteed for $20.51 million and includes a $11.74 million signing bonus.
Link to story Lions | Parker Hesse signs with Lions Mon May 13, 11:29 AM
Free-agent TE Parker Hesse (Falcons) was signed to an undisclosed deal by the Detroit Lions Monday, May 13, after taking part in the team's minicamp.
| Footballguys view: Hesse made eight starts and appeared in 28 games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2021-23, but he's nothing more than depth in Detroit. The Lions returned their top three tight ends from last season in Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and James Mitchell, but had just two other tight ends under contract -- Shane Zylstra and undrafted free agent Isaac Rex. Remember, the 49ers signed Wright, a restricted free agent, to a three-year, $12 million offer sheet in March that included $6 million guaranteed. The Lions matched the offer, keeping Wright on the roster. Even with Detroit's level of commitment there, fantasy managers shouldn't be looking beyond LaPorta for viable options. |
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Buccaneers | Tampa Bay adding Ramon Jefferson Sun May 12, 11:21 PM
Undrafted free-agent RB Ramon Jefferson (Kentucky) is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Saints | Lucas Patrick signing with New Orleans Sun May 12, 09:42 PM
Free-agent OG Lucas Patrick (Bears) is expected to sign with the New Orleans Saints on Monday, May 13, according to his agents.
Link to story Panthers | Ja'Tavion Sanders has big goals Sun May 12, 09:34 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Ja'Tavion Sanders said he wants to be 'the new face of the offense,' and head coach Dave Canales believes Sanders brings versatility to the offense. 'He's a guy, you can move around a little bit more, maybe play him in the slot a little bit,' Canales said.
| Footballguys view: Sanders' 99 career catches in three seasons at Texas ranks first all-time among Longhorn tight ends. Carolina's tight end room now has Tommy Tremble, Ian Thomas, Stephen Sullivan, Jordan Matthews, and Sanders. Sanders will have ample opportunity to impress Canales and the rest of the team during organized team activities later this month and mandatory minicamp in June. None of this makes him draft-worthy for our purposes, but fantasy managers looking for potential streaming options should keep an eye out. |
Broncos | Bo Nix impressing coach Sun May 12, 09:19 PM
Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix has showcased the right combination of patience and accuracy, according to head coach Sean Payton. 'The ball comes out, and I don't want to use the term boring, that's not the right term, but pretty good decisions with each play,' Payton said. 'The efficiency with how he's operating.'
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com suggested, Denver might prefer the excitement of highlight-reel throws once the season rolls around. However, Nix is delivering a non-flashy, efficient operation in May, which bodes well while he's still getting his feet under him. It's also what the Broncos expected of him when selecting Nix with the No. 12 overall pick in April's draft. General manager George Paton said following the decision that the club believes Nix, 24 years old with 61 collegiate starts, is more "game-ready" than younger QBs. In discussing the situation on The Audible last week, Footballguys Cecil Lammey and Sigmund Bloom made the case that Nix will benefit greatly from working under Payton. Whatever the case, the newcomer is competing with veterans Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson in what probably isn't much of a competition at all. |
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. |
Steelers | Payton Wilson inks rookie deal Sun May 12, 01:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Payton Wilson signed his four-year rookie deal, the team announced Sunday, May 12.
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Free-agent CB Anthony Averett (Lions) signed an undisclosed deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to sources Sunday, May 12.
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Jets | Dan Shamash takes on new role Sun May 12, 11:48 AM
New York Jets game management coordinator Dan Shamash is now also listed as the club's special teams assistant.
| Footballguys view: The Jets are trying to make one run this year in what could be a 'last hurrah' for the coaching staff. Head coach Robert Saleh will rely on Shamash for strategic advice on situational football. Now, if only QB Aaron Rodgers can stay healthy. |
Jets | Leon Washington's contract not renewed Sun May 12, 11:41 AM
New York Jets special teams assistant coach Leon Washington is no longer a member of the team's coaching staff. According to a source, the Jets did not renew his contract when it expired at the end of January.
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Lions | Ennis Rakestraw Jr. sees time at slot corner Sun May 12, 11:08 AM
Detroit Lions CB Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has received reps at the slot cornerback position during rookie minicamp, although he was primarily an outside cornerback at the University of Missouri.
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Giants | Elijah Chatman agrees to terms Sun May 12, 10:42 AM
The New York Giants will sign free-agent DT Elijah Chatman (Southern Methodist) Sunday, May 12, following a successful performance at the team's rookie minicamp, according to his agent.
Link to story Texans | Kamari Lassiter willing to play anywhere in secondary Sun May 12, 10:20 AM
Houston Texans CB Kamari Lassiter said that he is open to playing anywhere in the secondary. He is expected to see extensive reps at both slot defender and on the boundary at the team's organized team activities during the upcoming week.
Link to story Steelers | Payton Wilson signed Sun May 12, 10:03 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Payton Wilson signed his four-year rookie contract Saturday, May 11. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Commanders | Jer'Zhan Newton dealing with Jones fracture Sun May 12, 09:50 AM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders DT Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) will undergo surgery during the upcoming week to repair a partial Jones fracture in his left foot. It is the same type of injury that he sustained in college at Illinois, although the previous issue was with his right foot.
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Cowboys | DAL to use committee at running back Sun May 12, 09:16 AM
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said the team will use a running back by committee approach this season, unlike the feature back approach used during RB Ezekiel Elliott's first tour of duty with the team. McCarthy said that he has not seen any drop off in the way Elliott moves but thinks it wouldn't be fair to give him a workload similar to what he saw in the early seasons of his career.
| Footballguys view: Elliott is back to lead the way, but he's going to be splitting time with Rico Dowdle. It will be interesting to see if Duece Vaughn can stay healthy and look better than he did last year as a rookie. Royce Freeman is there as well in case Elliott gets banged up or Dowdle struggles. They have some talent, but it's not a clear situation at all - and they could add another back if someone hits the waiver wire they like. Overall, this is a 'let someone else deal with it' situation for Fantasy GMs out there. |
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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. |
Patriots | Work to do for Drake Maye Sun May 12, 01:18 AM
New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is a 'work in progress,' according to head coach Jerod Mayo. 'He has a lot to work on. A lot to work on,' Mayo said. 'But I have no doubt that he will put the time in. He was here all night trying to get on the same page as everyone else.'
| Footballguys view: Interestingly, the team selected a 'work in progress' with the no.3 overall pick. It's Mayo's first year, and he's got upside as a head coach. We're curious why they selected Maye instead of giving themselves a year under Mayo just to see what they have (and what they don't have). Maye has talent, that's easy to see, but he must learn how to stay away from the 'hero ball' that plagued his game at North Carolina. |
Titans | Jarvis Brownlee Jr. leaves early Sat May 11, 10:15 PM
Tennessee Titans CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (undisclosed) exited rookie minicamp after talking with trainers Friday, May 10.
Link to story Panthers | Carolina waives two Sat May 11, 09:11 PM
The Carolina Panthers S Deshawn Gaddie and TE Kevin Foelsch Saturday, May 11.
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Bills | Joe Andreessen gets deal with Bills Sat May 11, 07:08 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Joe Andreessen (Buffalo) signed with the Buffalo Bills, the team announced Saturday, May 11. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed.
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Chargers | Bud Dupree signs with Chargers Sat May 11, 05:51 PM
Free-agent DE Bud Dupree (Falcons) agreed to a two-year deal worth $6 million with a total value of $10 million with the Los Angeles Chargers, according to sources Saturday, May 11.
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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.
Link to story Commanders | Johnny Newton needs surgery Sat May 11, 05:39 PM
Washington Commanders DT Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) needs surgery to repair a foot injury, according to sources Saturday, May 11. A timeline for return was not provided.
Link to story Steelers | Ryan Watts inks rookie deal Sat May 11, 03:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers DB Ryan Watts signed his four-year rookie contract on Saturday, May 11. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to story 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 | Tory Taylor signs rookie deal Sat May 11, 01:37 PM
Chicago Bears P Tory Taylor signed his rookie contract on Saturday, May 11. The financial terms of the four-year deal were not disclosed.
Link to story 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. |
Commanders | Jer'Zhan Newton may need procedure Sat May 11, 01:34 PM
Updating a previous report, Washington Commanders DT Jer'Zhan Newton's (foot) foot injury is not in the one that was surgically repaired, but he may need a procedure to correct it, head coach Dan Quinn said on Saturday, May 11.
| Footballguys view: Newton was a borderline first round pick and the Commanders took him with the fourth pick of the second round. This sounds like an issue that could affect him into training camp, which could derail his chances of making a big impact in year one. The good news for Washington is that they already have the best defensive tackle combination in the league, so Newton isn't essential in their 2024 plans. |
Cowboys | Tyler Guyton contract details Sat May 11, 12:46 PM
Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys OT Tyler Guyton's four-year rookie deal is worth $13.155 million and includes a signing bonus of $6.387 million and a fifth-year option.
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Colts | Laiatu Latu financials Sat May 11, 12:44 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts DE Laiatu Latu's four-year rookie deal is worth $17.031 million and includes a fifth-year option.
Link to story Saints | Taliese Fuaga contract details Sat May 11, 12:43 PM
Updating a previous report, New Orleans Saints OT Taliese Fuaga's four-year rookie contract is worth $17.348 million and includes a fifth-year option.
Link to story Titans | JC Latham financials Sat May 11, 12:37 PM
Updating a previous report, Tennessee Titans OT JC Latham's rookie deal is worth $26.04 million over four years and includes a fifth-year option, per his agents on Friday, May 10.
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