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Dolphins | MIA want Malik Willis to focus on offense (2026-05-24 17:39:29) [jump to this story] 49ers | Brandon Aiyuk might show up at OTAs (2026-05-24 15:35:00) [jump to this story] Cardinals | Jacoby Brissett could miss upcoming OTAs (2026-05-23 11:35:00) [jump to this story] |
Giants | Jaxson Dart working on sliding Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart said he has been studying tape of his scrambles with quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan to work on knowing when sliding is the better option.
| Footballguys view: This indicates that the new Giants regime doesn't want Dart to lose his scrambling edge. His added value from running the ball last year isn't fully baked into his ADP, with Dart falling to around QB10 in early drafts. He could be a hit if Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo play like their pre-injury selves in 2026. |
Giants | Andrew Thomas limited Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
New York Giants OT Andrew Thomas (foot, shoulder) received a limited workload during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21, because he is recovering from foot and shoulder injuries, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Thomas is the best Giants offensive lineman by a good margin, but he has played 29 games in the last three years. His health is a key to the new Nagy/Roman offense getting jumpstarted around Jaxson Dart in his second year. |
Titans | Outstanding practice for Carnell Tate Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate caught three touchdowns during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Calvin Ridley wasn't there, but after this show, maybe he will feel a sense of urgency to get there. The very early returns on the fourth overall pick's chemistry with Cam Ward are very good. |
Chiefs | R Mason Thomas signs rookie deal Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
Kansas City Chiefs second-round draft choice DE R Mason Thomas signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs Thursday, May 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thomas is an edge rush demon who might be limited to that role because of his size a la Bruce Irvin. He might be the best pure edge rusher in the 2026 draft, and could also make an instant impact on a team that is in a Super Bowl window. Whether that will translate to IDP league value depends on Thomas's ability to stay on the field on early downs. |
Giants | Darius Slayton should be ready for camp Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
New York Giants WR Darius Slayton (hernia) should be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing sports hernia surgery this offseason, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: With Malik Nabers unsure for Week 1, Slayton will have a chance to start and be a focal point of the downfield passing game. He'll compete with free agent signing Darnell Mooney, who had the best year of his career under new Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy in Chicago, and third round pick Malachi Fields. This is a battle to watch in training camp along with Nabers progress in recovery from a second knee surgery. |
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Buccaneers | Josiah Trotter under contract Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers second-round draft choice Josiah Trotter signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Thursday, May 21. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Trotter is the second son of Philadelphia Eagles great Jeremiah Trotter to get drafted and play in the NFL. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was drafted by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2024 draft. His little brother could start at middle linebacker from day one, but he will have to improve in coverage to become a true three-down player and hit his ceiling in IDP leagues. |
Dolphins | Miami adds Carlos Washington Fri May 22, 02:26 PM
Free-agent RB Carlos Washington Jr. (Falcons) signed with the Miami Dolphins Thursday, May 21. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also waived TE Jalin Conyers.
| Footballguys view: Washington spent the last three years on the Falcons practice squad. He's a versatile back who has a chance to make the Dolphins as their fourth running back behind De'Von Achane, Jaylen Wright, and Ollie Gordon II after priority UDFA signing Le'Veon Moss retired shortly following Miami signing him when he went undrafted this year. |
Lions | Jack Campbell agrees to extension with Detroit Fri May 22, 02:19 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jack Campbell agreed to a contract extension with the team on Thursday, May 21. Terms of the deal were not disclosed initially.
| Footballguys view: The Lions were criticized when they took Campbell, an off ball linebacker, in the first round, but he has settled in as a franchise cornerstone, and off ball linebacker has one of the cheapest going rates for top of the market contracts as any position. That also goes for Jahmyr Gibbs soon-to-come contract extension. Together that frees up money compared to teams that are signing wide receivers, cornerbacks, edge rushers, and offensive tackles to long term deals. |
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Bears | Salvon Ahmed and Anthony Johnson Jr. sign with Chicago Fri May 22, 02:19 PM
Free agent RB Salvon Ahmed (Colts) and DB Anthony Johnson Jr. (Giants) signed with the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday, May 21. In a corresponding move, they waived RB Deion Hankins.
| Footballguys view: Ahmed suffered a serious ankle injury in camp last year, but was declared fully healthy and will vie for a roster spot behind D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai in Chicago. Ahmed's initial burst was NFL quality in his cup of coffee with the Dolphins earlier in his career, so we shouldn't completely write him off. |
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Lions | Detroit wants to extend Sam LaPorta Fri May 22, 02:11 PM
The Detroit Lions want to get a deal 'done' with TE Sam LaPorta this Summer, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Lions | Jahmyr Gibbs could get extension this Summer Fri May 22, 02:09 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs could get a deal done soon, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He told Pat McAfee, 'I would think that Jahmyr Gibbs would get a deal at some point this Summer.'
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Steelers | Broderick Jones has no timeline for a return Fri May 22, 01:08 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Broderick Jones (neck) says, 'I don't really have a timeline' to return from his injury.
Link to story Titans | Cam Ward down 10 pounds Fri May 22, 01:03 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward told the media he has lost 10 pounds this offseason ahead of the new season.
| Footballguys view: Many observers commented this week on Ward looking svelte upon his return to the practice field. This can only enhance his ability to add fantasy value as a scrambler. He's going outside of the top 20 at his position, but the Titans made some big additions on offense in the offseason and Ward improved as his rookie season went on with his team falling apart around him. If the ragtag offensive line can hold up, Ward could be one of the biggest breakout quarterbacks of 2026 fantasy drafts. |
Giants | Roy Robertson-Harris out for season Fri May 22, 10:32 AM
New York Giants DT Roy Robertson-Harris (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles in organized team activities Thursday, May 21, and will miss the entire 2026 season.
| Footballguys view: The Giants are trying to replace Dexter Lawrence after trading him to the Bengals for the #10 pick of the draft (used to take OT/OG Francis Mauigoa). They also signed DJ Reader and Shelby Harris, but this is a blow to a unit that was already coming into the season much weaker without its long-time leader. |
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NFL | Tyreek Hill could miss half the season Fri May 22, 10:01 AM
Free-agent WR Tyreek Hill (knee) could miss the first half of the season, ESPN insider Adam Schefter said on The Pat McAfee Show.
| Footballguys view: Generally, teams don't like to sign injured players and prefer wait until they are healthy. That means that Hill might not be signed before the season. There has been little buzz about interest around the league, so there's no signing on the horizon at this point. This news should also discourage you from taking Hill in best ball drafts before the very late rounds. |
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Cowboys | DeMarvion Overshown expects big year Thu May 21, 09:26 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee) said he is excited to enter the 2026 season fully healthy. 'So the fact that I get to go through the full offseason as a healthy man and coming into training camp healthy, I feel like people ain't seen my best yet,' Overshown said. 'So I know it's going to be one of my best years.'
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Texans | Ajani Carter waived by Houston Thu May 21, 09:01 PM
Houston Texans DB Ajani Carter (hamstring) was waived with an injury designation Thursday, May 21.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford banks extension Thu May 21, 08:28 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has reached an agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives, according to ESPN sources.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford banks extension Thu May 21, 08:28 PM
Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford has reached an agreement on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives, according to ESPN sources.
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Rams | Matthew Stafford gets one-year, $55 million extension Thu May 21, 07:45 PM
Reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford and the Rams reached agreement today on a one-year, $55 million extension worth up to $60 million with incentives.
| Footballguys view: Stafford, the reigning NFL MVP, now has two years and up to $105 million remaining on his deal with the Rams. Stafford, 38, played a full season last year for the first time since 2021 while leading the NFL with 4,707 passing yards and 46 passing touchdowns with eight interceptions in the regular season. He finished 2025 as fantasy's QB2. Stafford is going as QB15 in early drafts this year. That seems low. Even if he doesn't offer anything as a runner, Stafford benefits from the presence of Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, strong offensive line play, and outstanding playcalling. |
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Giants | Extension for Joe Schoen Thu May 21, 06:54 PM
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Giants Thursday, May 21, according to sources.
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Eagles | Jihaad Campbell on track for camp Thu May 21, 06:37 PM
Philadelphia Eagles LB Jihaad Campbell (shoulder) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp and could take part on some offseason workouts, according to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio.
Link to story Titans | Calvin Ridley not on field Thursday Thu May 21, 05:48 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Calvin Ridley was not present for the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21.
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Giants | Jalin Hyatt leaves early Thu May 21, 05:09 PM
New York Giants WR Jalin Hyatt (undisclosed) appeared to suffer an undisclosed injury during the voluntary workout Thursday, May 21.
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Chargers | Keenan Allen could return Thu May 21, 04:28 PM
Free-agent WR Keenan Allen (Chargers) is a player the Los Angeles Chargers are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Joe Hortiz. Hortiz said he has talked with Allen's agent this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Chargers are watching to see what their young receivers look like this offseason. If they feel like some veteran depth is needed, adding Allen is an easy call. Last year, Allen snared 81 catches for 777 yards and four touchdowns. |
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Giants | Roy Robertson-Harris leaves workout early Thu May 21, 04:19 PM
New York Giants DT Roy Robertson-Harris (leg) left the voluntary workout early Thursday, May 21, after suffering an apparent lower leg injury.
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Titans | No issues for Cam Ward Thu May 21, 04:15 PM
Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward is not having any issues with his right shoulder during offseason workouts despite injuring the shoulder in the last game of the 2025 season, according to head coach Robert Saleh.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Titans here. Ward showed as a rookie that the game is not too big for him, and that gives us confidence about him taking the next step as a passer in 2026. Titans OC Brian Daboll said the team is installing the new system and Ward "is able to pick things up very quickly." |
Eagles | Cooper DeJean moving to safety Thu May 21, 02:36 PM
Philadelphia Eagles CB Cooper DeJean is making the move to safety ahead of the 2026 season.
Link to story Giants | Malik Nabers has goal of being ready for start of the season Thu May 21, 02:26 PM
New York Giants WR Malik Nabers (knee) has a goal to be ready for the start of the season, according to head coach John Harbaugh.
| Footballguys view: Nabers tore his ACL in early October last year, and he's been on the road to recovery since then. The young receiver did undergo a cleanup procedure earlier this spring, but that's not supposed to interrupt his timeline. Expect to see him out there in training camp, but it might be closer to the end of camp before Nabers gets ramped up. |
Vikings | Isaiahh Loudermilk signs with Minnesota Thu May 21, 02:02 PM
Free agent DE Isaiahh Loudermilk (Steelers) signed with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, May 21. No details of the contract were disclosed.
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NFL | Collin Johnson announces retirement from the NFL Thu May 21, 01:45 PM
Free agent WR Collin Johnson (Raiders) announced his retirement from the NFL after six seasons.
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Raiders | Maxx Crosby on track for camp Thu May 21, 11:58 AM
Las Vegas Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee) should be available for the start of training camp, according to head coach Klint Kubiak.
| Footballguys view: It's been quite an unusual offseason for Crosby. He underwent knee surgery at the beginning of the offseason and was going to be traded to the Ravens. The deal was nixed due to concerns about his knee. Now, he's staying with the Raiders and focused on getting out there later this summer. Crosby's relationship with the Raiders seems to be better, but there are still many speculating he could be dealt around the trade deadline. |
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Jaguars | Nate Boerkircher signs rookie deal Thu May 21, 11:30 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars second-round draft choice TE Nate Boerkircher signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars Wednesday, May 20. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Boerkircher is a traditional "Y" tight end. He's mainly a blocker, and he can be a devastating blocker for the Jaguars. Fantasy GMs aren't getting points for blocks, so the rookie may not have much value in our game - even in dynasty formats. Brenton Strange is the team's move tight end and best receiving weapon at the position. |
Raiders | Kirk Cousins the frontrunner for QB1? Thu May 21, 11:25 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Kirk Cousins took a majority of the reps with the first-team offense at practice Wednesday, May 20, and the 'expectation' is that Cousins will open the season as the starter, according to Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Cousins is the seasoned veteran who knows the Kubiak (Shanahan) system like the back of his hand. Fernando Mendoza will take over as the starter at some point in the near future, but Cousins should be the starter for at least the first month of the season. |
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Bengals | Joe Burrow eyeing TD record Thu May 21, 11:17 AM
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow said he wants to break the franchise record for touchdowns this season. Burrow is 48 passing touchdowns away from the mark.
| Footballguys view: Burrow had a career-high 43 touchdowns in 2024, so he'd have to go over his personal best to pass the franchise record in 2026. If Burrow stays healthy, pushing for over 45 passing touchdowns is well within reason. However, we've currently got Burrow projected at 36 passing touchdowns in our consensus rankings. |
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Commanders | Terry McLaurin excited about new OC Thu May 21, 10:45 AM
Washington Commanders WR Terry McLaurin said he is happy that offensive coordinator David Blough plans to make him a focal point in the offense. Blough has said he wants to target McLaurin 10 times per game.
| Footballguys view: Blough said that about McLaurin a few months ago, and the veteran receiver is fired up to make that happen. Ten targets per game is a healthy number, especially when you consider the career-high for McLaurin is 8.9 targets per game. Last year was an injury-riddled season for McLaurin where he only played in 10 games. This year if healthy, McLaurin is likely a WR2 for Fantasy GMs this season. |
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Raiders | Fernando Mendoza impressing coach Thu May 21, 10:39 AM
Las Vegas Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza has been 'as advertised' during practices, according to head coach Klint Kubiak. 'He has not disappointed,' Kubiak said. 'He's working his tail off.'
| Footballguys view: Mendoza is known as a coachable and competitive player, so it's not a shock to hear how Kubiak appreciated the no.1 overall pick. With Kirk Cousins on the roster, Mendoza can take the time to develop his skill set for the pro game. We expect Cousins to begin the regular season as the starter with Mendoza taking over when they're out of contention (halfway through the year?). |
Eagles | Nolan Smith arrested Thu May 21, 10:08 AM
Philadelphia Eagles LB Nolan Smith was arrested May 15 in Georgia for speeding in excess of maximum limits and reckless driving. Smith was previously arrested in 2022 for driving on a suspended license and speeding in a construction zone.
Link to story Bears | Chicago adding Anthony Johnson Jr. Wed May 20, 09:04 PM
Free-agent S Anthony Johnson Jr. (Packers) is signing with the Chicago Bears, according to sources.
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Bears | Chicago adding Salvon Ahmed Wed May 20, 08:15 PM
Free-agent RB Salvon Ahmed (Colts) is signing with the Chicago Bears, according to sources.
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Titans | Tennessee hires Dave Gardi Wed May 20, 06:08 PM
Washington Commanders senior vice president of football initiatives Dave Gardi was hired by the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, May 20, as their executive vice president of football operations.
Link to story Chiefs | Jadon Canady under contract Wed May 20, 05:06 PM
Kansas City Chiefs fourth-round draft choice CB Jadon Canady signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs Wednesday, May 20. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Panthers | Montrell Johnson cut from IR Wed May 20, 04:59 PM
Carolina Panthers RB Montrell Johnson (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, May 20, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Lions | Detroit adds Cedrick Wilson Wed May 20, 04:23 PM
Free-agent WR Cedrick Wilson (Dolphins) signed with the Detroit Lions Wednesday, May 20. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: As the Detroit Free Press noted, Wilson caught five passes for 44 yards in 10 games for the Miami Dolphins last season. He also had stops with the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints in his seven-year career. The Lions return starting receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams and expect Isaac TeSlaa to emerge as their No. 3 receiver this fall. They also signed Greg Dortch in free agency to fill Kalif Raymond's role as a backup receiver and return man, and drafted Kendrick Law in the fifth round. |
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Bears | Sam Webb works out Wed May 20, 04:19 PM
Free-agent CB Sam Webb (Browns) worked out for the Chicago Bears Wednesday, May 20, according to a source.
Link to story Texans | Houston takes a look at several WRs Wed May 20, 03:58 PM
Free-agent WR Samori Toure (Saints), WR Dee Eskridge (Dolphins), WR River Cracraft (Commanders) and WR Jha'Quan Jackson (Saints) recently worked out for the Houston Texans, according to sources. The Texans also worked out undrafted free-agent WR Demarcus Lacey (Marshall).
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Browns | Harold Fannin sits out Wednesday Wed May 20, 03:18 PM
Cleveland Browns TE Harold Fannin Jr. (undisclosed) did not participate in the voluntary workout Wednesday, May 20.
| Footballguys view: While Fannin missed time late in his 2025 rookie season with a groin injury, he had participated in the team's voluntary minicamp last month, suggesting this absence might be precautionary or unrelated to a long-term issue. Fannin became just the ninth tight end since the merger to log at least 700 receiving yards as a rookie. He was so good that the Browns opted to cut ties with longtime veteran David Njoku at the end of the season. But his role could change with Todd Monken taking over as head coach. We'll follow up as needed. |
Panthers | Dwayne Stukes joins coaching staff Wed May 20, 02:58 PM
Former Denver Broncos special teams coordinator Dwayne Stukes has been hired by the Carolina Panthers as a special teams coach and a defensive assistant.
Link to story Steelers | One more year for Aaron Rodgers Wed May 20, 02:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers said that 2026 will be his final season.
| Footballguys view: "Yes. This is it," Rodgers said on Wednesday when asked if this would be his final NFL season. He signed a one-year contract worth up to $25 million this week, reuniting with coach Mike McCarthy, his coach for 13 seasons with the Packers. By agreeing to his deal before OTAs, Rodgers was in the building for what McCarthy called the "most important part of the offseason program." Rodgers enters his 22nd NFL season ranked at least in the top seven in most major QB categories. Only Peyton Manning (5) has won more NFL MVP Awards than Rodgers (4). |
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Browns | Shedeur Sanders showing improvement Wed May 20, 02:29 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Shedeur Sanders has made significant progress with his progressions and operating of the offense this offseason, according to head coach Todd Monken.
| Footballguys view: Sanders and Deshaun Watson split first-team reps for most of Wednesday's practice, before Watson took all the reps at the end in a simulated hurry-up drill, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports. Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green didn't get much -- if any -- first-team work, but the rotation could change from practice to practice. Monken has talked about naming a starting QB before the start of training camp, though he eased off on prior statements Wednesday, telling reporters, "We'll have it set for [Week 1 at Jacksonville]." We expect Watson to be that starter, but nothing is chiseled in stone. |