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Texans | Luke McCaffrey met with Houston Fri Apr 19, 12:10 PM
Rice WR Luke McCaffrey had a top-30 visit with the Houston Texans ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to sources Friday, April 19.
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Chargers | DJ Chark Jr. visits Chargers Fri Apr 19, 10:37 AM
Free-agent WR DJ Chark Jr. (Panthers) visited the Los Angeles Chargers Thursday, April 18.
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Panthers | Carolina lusting over Xavier Legette? Thu Apr 18, 09:18 PM
University of South Carolina WR Xavier Legette recently told reporters that he has visited with the Carolina Panthers 'about four times' this spring. He also stated that he took a '30' visit to Carolina about two weeks ago.
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Ravens | Zay Flowers avoids league discipline Thu Apr 18, 03:42 PM
Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers will not be suspended after a league review concluded there was insufficient evidence to support a finding that Flowers violated the NFL's personal conduct policy, per a league statement. The league announced their findings about two months after Baltimore County police suspended an investigation regarding Flowers' alleged involvement in a domestic assault.
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NFL | Five players reinstated following gambling bans Thu Apr 18, 03:20 PM
Washington Commanders DE Shaka Toney, free-agent WR Quintez Cephus, S C.J. Moore, DL Demetrius Taylor and LB Rashod Berry were reinstated by the NFL on Thursday, April 18, after serving indefinite suspensions for violating the league's gambling policy last year.
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Steelers | PIT has pursued Brandon Aiyuk Thu Apr 18, 10:53 AM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has been pursued by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Browns | Three placed on retired list Wed Apr 17, 05:05 PM
Cleveland Browns OT Justin Murray, WR Rashard Higgins and LB Christian Kirksey were placed on the Reserve/Retired list Wednesday, April 17.
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NFL | Jalen McMillan meets with multiple teams Wed Apr 17, 04:49 PM
Washington WR Jalen McMillan had official visits with the Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and Miami Dolphins leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. He also participated in private workouts with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings.
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Bengals | Cincinnati meeting with Jalen McMillan Wed Apr 17, 04:41 PM
Washington WR Jalen McMillan is having an official meeting with the Cincinnati Bengals Wednesday, April 17.
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Dolphins | Miami meeting with Ramel Keyton Wed Apr 17, 03:42 PM
Tennessee WR Ramel Keyton is having an official visit with the Miami Dolphins Wednesday, April 17, according to a source.
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49ers | Jacob Cowing visiting Wednesday Wed Apr 17, 03:06 PM
Arizona WR Jacob Cowing is having an official visit with the San Francisco 49ers Wednesday, April 17, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Roman Wilson visited 3 teams Wed Apr 17, 12:09 PM
Michigan WR Roman Wilson had top-30 or in-person visits with the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets and Detroit Lions ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft, per Justin Melo of The Draft Network on Wednesday, April 17.
Link to story Dolphins | No deal close with Odell Beckham Tue Apr 16, 06:07 PM
Free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ravens) has exchanged contract offers with the Miami Dolphins, but Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said the two sides are not close to an agreement at this point.
| Footballguys view: Last year, Beckham made $16 million with the Ravens. While his presence might have helped the Ravens nail down a long-term deal with quarterback Lamar Jackson, Beckham's performance (35 catches, 565 yards, three touchdowns) didn't justify the investment. At this point, it seems likely Beckham will benefit from waiting until after the draft to see if teams that hope to upgrade their receiver room don't get the kind of players they want. |
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49ers | Trent Taylor back for another stint with San Francisco Tue Apr 16, 05:08 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Trent Taylor (Bears) signed a one-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers - the team that he spent the first four seasons of his career with from 2017 to 2020 - on Tuesday, April 16. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Taylor, 29, was a part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch's first draft class as a fifth-round pick in 2017. He appeared in 41 games for San Francisco from 2017-2020, recording 79 catches for 731 yards with three touchdowns in his first stint with the club. Taylor has been effective as a punt returner, most recently serving in that role for Chicago last season. He averaged 8.2 yards per return on 23 attempts in 17 games. In 78 career games with the 49ers, Bengals, and Bears, Taylor has averaged 9.4 yards per punt return. He's also returned eight kicks, averaging 13.3 yards per attempt. His fantasy value will continue to be limited until/unless he gains a front-line role. |
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Browns | Two will retire as member of team Tue Apr 16, 05:06 PM
Free-agent WR Rashard Higgins (Panthers) and LB Christian Kirksey (Bills) will sign one-day contracts with the Cleveland Browns in order to retire as members of the organization.
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49ers | Trent Taylor eyeing return to San Francisco Tue Apr 16, 04:02 PM
Free-agent WR Trent Taylor (Bears) is reportedly in discussions to return to the San Francisco 49ers - the team that he spent the first four seasons of his career with from 2017 to 2020.
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Chiefs | KC continues to endorse Kadarius Toney Tue Apr 16, 02:39 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney has been among a group of players working out in Texas with Patrick Mahomes recently and is still someone the team is hoping to see fulfill his potential, according to comments made by head coach Andy Reid on Monday, April 15.'Kadarius is arguably one of the most talented guys we have on the team. It's just a matter of being healthy and being able to stay on the field and you always hear about the reliability, accountability, all those things that go into it. And so I'm expecting him to come back ripping and ready to go. It's great that he's down there working with Pat and putting the work in. So that's a position. Listen, we like Kadarius. It's just a matter of having him on the field,' Reid said.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers have been down this road enough to keep expectations in check. Dial back expectations, but Toney is currently WR122 on Underdog. He's a free square avaialable in the last round of drafts for those so inclined. |
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Dolphins | Miami likely to pick up two key fifth-year options Tue Apr 16, 01:46 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle and DE Jaelan Phillips are expected to have their fifth-year options exercised by the team before the deadline next month, according to general manager Chris Grier.
| Footballguys view: The contracts will be fully guaranteed, with Waddle set to make $15.6 million and Phillips'sPhillips' salary set at $13.3 million. Waddle had 72 catches for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns last season, and he's posted 251 catches for 3,385 yards and 18 touchdowns in his career. His former Alabama teammate and fellow 2021 first-rounder Devonta Smith agreed on Monday to a three-year, $75 million extension that will kick in after his fifth-year option plays out, so, as Profootballtalk.com suggests, Smith's deal could factor into Waddle's own bid for a long-term deal. For fantasy managers, having him locked into his role in Miami's high-powered offense is a win. |
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Texans | Tank Dell still on track for normal offseason Tue Apr 16, 01:01 PM
Houston Texans WR Tank Dell (leg) looks 'great' and should be able to participate fully in training camp this summer, according to QB C.J. Stroud, who organized a throwing session with Dell and a few other teammates in Los Angeles recently. There even appears to be a strong possibility he will be ready for the start of offseason activities on May 20.
| Footballguys view: In 11 games, Dell caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns. He set the franchise rookie record for touchdown catches and yards in a single game with a 145-yard performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. He later broke his record with a 149-yard outing against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. Over his final four full games, Dell totaled 25 receptions for 369 yards and five touchdowns. He was on pace to catch Andre Johnson's rookie record receiving yardage (976) entering December. Based on that pace, Dell was on track to finish with over 1,200 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, which would have been second-most among rookies behind Los Angeles Rams' Puka Nacua. With Stefon Diggs on board, and with both Nico Collins and Diggs going off before him in ongoing best balls, Dell appears to be the value pick here. The question will be whether he can pull in the desired target share with the extra mouth to feed, but the same can be said for Diggs and Collins. |
Broncos | Courtland Sutton doesn't report Tue Apr 16, 09:26 AM
Denver Broncos WR Courtland Sutton didn't report to voluntary workouts Monday, April 15, as he seeks a new contract. His deal only guarantees $2 million.
| Footballguys view: A Pelissero noted, Sutton is going on his 10th starting QB in seven seasons. He had 10 TDs in 2023 while ranking 56th in targets last year. Sutton is currently available as WR50 on Underdog. If this news depresses his price further, don't be afraid to add him in double-digit rounds. |
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Vikings | Justin Jefferson asbent Mon Apr 15, 02:37 PM
Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson was not in attendance for the start of voluntary offseason workouts Monday, April 15.
| Footballguys view: It's not a surprise that Jefferson isn't on hand for the start of offseason workouts, which are voluntary. Of course, Jefferson is looking for a contract extension that is likely to set records for a receiver and perhaps any non-quarterback. It's likely his absence from offseason workouts is related to that. |
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Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb absent Mon Apr 15, 11:40 AM
Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb isn't expected to report to voluntary offseason workouts Monday, April 15, as he seeks a new contract.
| Footballguys view: Lamb, who led the NFL with 135 receptions last season (along with 1,749 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns), is scheduled to earn just under $18 million in the final year of his rookie contract. His desire to be one of the highest-paid receivers in the league is understandable and skipping voluntary workouts to help get that point across is to be expected. Things will get interested if Lamb is willing to sit out mandatory sessions when they bein in June. It's a situation to monitor. |
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Eagles | DeVonta Smith extended Mon Apr 15, 11:06 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith received a three-year, $75 million extension Monday, April 15, that includes $51 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: Smith, who has proven himself as both a deep threat and a catch-and-run weapon, becomes the fifth receiver in the NFL with a contract averaging $25 million or more per season, joining Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins ($30 million), Davante Adams of the Las Vegas Raiders ($28 million), Cooper Kupp of the Los Angeles Rams ($26.7 million) and Smith's teammate, A.J. Brown ($25 million). As ESPN.com notes, Smith and Brown became the first receiver tandem in Eagles history to each reach 1,000 yards receiving in 2022 and they repeated the feat last season. Teamed with quarterback Jalen Hurts, they've helped fuel an offense that ranks fifth in points per game (26.8) over the past two seasons and have developed a strong bond over that time. Smith is WR19 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings; this news solidifies that spot. |
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Ravens | Deonte Harty signing official Sun Apr 14, 07:15 PM
Free-agent WR Deonte Harty (Bills) signed his contract with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, April 14.
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Bengals | Tee Higgins expects to play with Bengals Sun Apr 14, 03:51 PM
Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins said he anticipates playing for the Bengals during the 2024 season, he told reporters Sunday, April 14. Higgins was franchise-tagged this offseason.
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Bills | JaQuae Jackson had dinner with Bills Sun Apr 14, 02:57 PM
Rutgers WR JaQuae Jackson had dinner with the Buffalo Bills ahead of his pro day, according to sources Sunday, April 14.
Link to story NFL | Malachi Corley to visit two NFC West clubs Sun Apr 14, 09:55 AM
Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley is slated to visit the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks next week.
| Footballguys view: Corley could be an option for teams in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He's a run-after-the-catch threat, and Corley knows how to make defenders look silly with the ball in his hands. We're expecting Corley to come off the board in the top 50 picks. |
Titans | Treylon Burks will have to earn it Sun Apr 14, 02:30 AM
Tennessee Titans WR Treylon Burks is not a lock to have a significant role in 2024. 'Treylon's potential is very high. First-round pick, we see all the talent. But he's going to get what he earns,' offensive coordinator Nick Holz said on Wednesday, April 10.
| Footballguys view: With Calvin Ridley added this offseason, Burks has been pushed further down the depth chart. The former first-round pick has talent, but he's only played in 20 games over the last two seasons. He's got to stay healthy and start playing up to his potential or his future in Tennessee will be in doubt past 2024. |
Cowboys | CeeDee Lamb extension talks haven't gotten serious Sun Apr 14, 01:05 AM
Contrary to a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have not yet had substantial talks with the agent for WR CeeDee Lamb regarding a contract extension, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
| Footballguys view: Some think Lamb will not report to participate in camp until he gets an extension. Last year, he posted career highs across the board in receptions (135), receiving yards (1,749), and touchdowns (12). He's in line to be the highest-paid receiver in the league. With only $3.4 million in effective cap space (per OverTheCap.com), the Cowboys have their work cut out for them. |
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NFL | Ladd McConkey attracting lots of interest Sun Apr 14, 12:19 AM
14 NFL teams have done in-person work with Georgia WR Ladd McConkey in advance of the 2024 NFL Draft, according to ESPN's Mike Garafolo.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. McConkey has some Cooper Kupp to his game, and he's got the speed, tenacity, and receiving ability to be a major weapon in the pros. |
NFL | Javon Baker set for several visits Sat Apr 13, 01:48 PM
University of Central Florida WR Javon Baker is slated to visit with the New England Patriots, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, per source on Saturday, April 13.
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FBS | Hines Ward hired by Arizona State Sat Apr 13, 11:38 AM
Former New York Jets wide receivers coach and XFL head coach Hines Ward has been named as the new wide receivers coach at Arizona State University, according to multiple sources.
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NFL | Troy Franklin meets with two teams Fri Apr 12, 07:48 PM
Oregon WR Troy Franklin had official visits with the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Jaguars | Three ERFAs under contract Fri Apr 12, 05:48 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars exclusive rights free-agent WR Tim X. Jones, CB Gregory Junior and OG Cole Van Lanen signed their one-year tender offers Friday, April 12. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story NFL | Devontez Walker receiving interest Fri Apr 12, 05:24 PM
North Carolina WR Devontez Walker is scheduled to have official visits with the Carolina Panthers and New York Jets before the 2024 NFL Draft. He has also had virtual meetings with the Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, Las Vegas Raiders, Cincinnati Bengals, Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Walker has a fine size/speed combination, and he was a favorite target of QB Drake Maye in college. He's a speed merchant, but Walker needs to learn the full route tree to maximize his potential in the pros. He's likely to be a Day-2 pick in the draft. |
Jets | Troy Franklin touched base with NY Jets Fri Apr 12, 02:12 PM
University of Oregon WR Troy Franklin recently met with the New York Jets, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo. Franklin met with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday, April 12, and has already visited the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots this spring.
| Footballguys view: Do not forget about Franklin. There's the 'big 3' at receiver, and those guys should go in the top-10. However, Franklin is a first-round receiver too and he can make plays. We like his versatility to play outside or from the slot. While not the largest receiver (175 pounds), Franklin can get down the field in a hurry. |
Browns | Cleveland met with Ladd McConkey Fri Apr 12, 01:24 PM
University of Georgia WR Ladd McConkey recently visited with the Cleveland Browns, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: McConkey is drawing some Cooper Kupp comparisons in the pre-draft process. He's fun to watch on film, and McConkey was a favorite player of our very own Cecil Lammey down at the Senior Bowl earlier this year. He's fast, quick, and McConkey is competitive after the catch. He's not Kupp, but we could see him as a plus-Marvin Mims (Broncos) player for any team interested. |
Eagles | DeVonta Smith engaged in extension talks Fri Apr 12, 01:11 PM
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeVonta Smith is under contract through 2024 at a base salary of just over $1 million and the team has until May 2 to exercise the fifth-year option on Smith's rookie deal for around $16 million.
| Footballguys view: You know Eagles' GM Howie Roseman is going to work his magic. Contract extension talks are reportedly ongoing and there is optimism that a deal will materialize shortly, according to sources. |
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Saints | Malachi Corley visiting Saints Fri Apr 12, 12:55 PM
Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley is visiting the New Orleans Saints on Saturday, April 12, according to sources.
Link to story Saints | New Orleans signs Equanimeous St. Brown Fri Apr 12, 12:12 PM
Free-agent WR Equanimeous St. Brown (Bears) signed an undisclosed contract with the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Friday, April 12.
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Falcons | Ladd McConkey visiting Atlanta Fri Apr 12, 11:25 AM
Georgia WR Ladd McConkey is visiting the Atlanta Falcons ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to sources Friday, April 12.
| Footballguys view: McConkey is drawing some Cooper Kupp comparisons in the pre-draft process. He's fun to watch on film, and McConkey was a favorite player of our very own Cecil Lammey down at the Senior Bowl earlier this year. He's fast, quick, and McConkey is competitive after the catch. He's not Kupp, but we could see him as a plus-Marvin Mims (Broncos) player for any team interested. |
Colts | Xavier Worthy visiting Colts Fri Apr 12, 10:14 AM
Texas WR Xavier Worthy is visiting the Indianapolis Colts Friday, April 11.
| Footballguys view: Worthy can flat out fly, and that's just one of the reasons teams are interested in him. Most see Worthy as a second-round pick with upside. The Colts have a fine receiver in Michael Pittman, and we appreciate players like Alec Pierce. However, adding Worthy would give them elite speed to take the top off the defense and open things up for other players. |
Chiefs | Rashee Rice arrested Fri Apr 12, 10:05 AM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Rashee Rice surrendered to Glenn Heights Police in Dallas and posted $40,000 bond Thursday, April 11.
| Footballguys view: Rice faces eight charges in the case - six counts of collision involving bodily injury, one count of collision involving serious bodily injury, and one count of aggravated assault, according to the warrant. All of the charges are felonies. |
Colts | Xavier Worthy to meet with Indy Thu Apr 11, 07:55 PM
Texas WR Xavier Worthy is scheduled to have an official visit with the Indianapolis Colts before the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a source.
Link to story Bills | Xavier Worthy visits Thu Apr 11, 07:53 PM
Texas WR Xavier Worthy recently had an official visit with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source.
Link to story Bengals | No extension talks with Tee Higgins Thu Apr 11, 06:30 PM
Cincinnati Bengals franchise free-agent WR Tee Higgins has not had any contract extension talks with the Bengals this offseason, a source told ESPN.com's Matt Miller.
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Broncos | Denver, Luke McCaffrey meeting Thursday Thu Apr 11, 06:08 PM
Rice WR Luke McCaffrey is having an official visit with the Denver Broncos Thursday, April 11, according to a source.
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Oregon WR Troy Franklin is having an official visit with the Buffalo Bills Thursday, April 11.
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Bears | Chicago talks with Ryan Flournoy Thu Apr 11, 05:44 PM
Southwest Missouri State WR Ryan Flournoy had an official meeting with the Chicago Bears last week.
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Southwest Missouri State WR Ryan Flournoy had an official meeting with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, April 10.
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