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Lions | Detroit announces signings of seven rookies Tue May 12, 02:03 PM
The Detroit Lions signed OT Blake Miller, DE Derrick Moore, LB Jimmy Rolder, CB Keith Abney II, WR Kendrick Law, DL Skyler Gill-Howard, and DL Tyre West to their rookie contracts on Tuesday, May 12.
Link to storyTennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate signed his rookie deal with the team on Tuesday, May 12. The contract is a four-year, $51.1 million deal that includes a $33,649,028 signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: As Footballguy Sigmund Bloom suggests, Tate will become Cam Ward's No. 1 receiver of the future and maybe present. Ward is an aggressive downfield passer, and Tate is a smooth separator and ball winner at all three levels of the field. Bloom advised readers to be willing to trade up for Tate, who should level off as a top 10-15 fantasy receiver as long as Ward's upward trajectory coming out of last season continues. |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round pick WR Ted Hurst could fill the X-receiver spot, according to offensive coordinator Zac Robinson. Hurst can run, has great hands and is an instinctual player, according to Robinson.
| Footballguys view: According to Tampa Bay Times staffer Rick Stroud, Hurst "owned" the Bucs' first rookie minicamp, drawing the most targets and making the most catches over two days of practice. Hurst has big shoes to fill if he's going to handle the vacated Mike Evans role. But he has the size (6-4, 210 pounds) and speed (4.42) to be a true X receiver like Evans, who can stretch a defense both vertically and horizontally. Still, keep expectations in check as Hurst starts his career behind Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin Jr., and Jalen McMillan at the top of the depth chart. |
Undrafted free-agent WR Brock Rechsteiner (Jacksonville State) signed with the New Orleans Saints, according to a source on Monday, May 11.
Link to storyDetroit Lions fifth-round draft choice WR Kendrick Law signed a four-year contract with the Lions Monday, May 11, worth $4.83 million.
Link to storyLas Vegas Raiders WR Brenden Rice was waived Monday, May 11.
Link to storyHouston Texans sixth-round draft choice WR Lewis Bond signed a four-year contract with the Texans Monday, May 11, worth $4.64 million, according to a source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Kyron Hudson (Penn State) signed with the Chicago Bears Monday, May 11. Terms of the contract were disclosed. The team also placed WR Squirrel White on the Reserve/Retired list.
Link to storyAtlanta Falcons RB Carlos Washington Jr., WR Deven Thompkins and TE Brandon Frazier were released Monday, May 11.
Link to storyTampa Bay Buccaneers RB Owen Wright and WR Noah Short were waived Monday, May 11.
Link to storyFree-agent WR Michael Woods II (Browns) agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos Monday, May 11, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Woods was a sixth-round pick by the Browns in 2022. He played 10 games as a rookie, but missed all of 2023 with a torn Achilles. He returned for five games in 2024 and finished his time in Cleveland with 12 catches for 110 yards. Woods spent time on the Packers' practice squad after being cut by the Browns last year. Courtland Sutton, Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims, Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, and Lil'Jordan Humphrey are the other veteran wideouts in Denver. |
Los Angeles Chargers WR Quentin Johnston has shown a lot of growth, even in the past week, according to new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel. 'You'd be hard pressed to find a guy that's grown more specifically in the last week than Q,' McDaniel said. 'I think he's a guy that has some traits in his game that are similar to some very powerful, explosive, productive receivers that I've had in the past, namely like Julio (Jones) and Andre (Johnson) and so we're pushing him.'
| Footballguys view: Johnston has thrived for the Chargers in the last two seasons, totaling 106 receptions for 1,446 yards and 16 touchdowns across the 2024 and 2025 seasons. The Chargers showed their belief in Johnston when the franchise exercised his fifth-year option on April 28. The move will keep Johnston under contract with the Chargers for the next two seasons. Los Angeles will have Johnston, Ladd McConkey, Tre' Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and Derius Davis returning next season. The Chargers also drafted wide receiver Brenen Thompson in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. |
Quentin Johnston player page
Buffalo Bills WR Skyler Bell was selected 125th in the 2026 NFL Draft, but he could begin the season as the fourth option on the depth chart, with WR Keon Coleman falling out of favor.
| Footballguys view: As SI.com suggested, the Bills let quarterback Josh Allen down last season when it came to providing him with passing-game weapons. In an attempt to course-correct, they traded for DJ Moore and drafted Bell. With Keon Coleman on the outs, Bell could be in line for opportunities to impact the offense. The former UConn weapon posted 104 receptions for the Huskies in 2025, fourth-most among eligible FBS wideouts. |
Tryout players LB Yasir Holmes (Tarleton State) and WR Dean Patterson (Georgia Tech) were signed to the 90-man roster by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the team's rookie minicamp.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Jalon Daniels (Kansas), TE Kenny Fletcher Jr. (Rutgers), WR Eric Rivers Jr. (Georgia Tech) and WR Noah Short (Army) officially signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Daniels was one of Greg Cosell of NFL Films favorite quarterback prospects in this year's draft. He is a dual threat, but with a good arm and pocket presence. Daniels only has to beat out Jake Browning to back up Baker Mayfield this year. |
New Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson practice fully on Friday, May 8, but the team held him out Saturday, May 9. It was reportedly a planned day off, and not some type of new injury. He dealt with hamstring injuries since the 2025 season, and it's why he did not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyHouston Texans WR Tank Dell (knee) has been doing well in the team's offseason conditioning program, as he makes his way back from a dislocated left knee, torn anterior cruciate ligament, as well as torn medial collateral and lateral collateral ligaments. He has made a lot of progress, and he is running again and cutting in his routes, although he is not back to 100 percent.
| Footballguys view: CJ Stroud's best performances came with Dell on the field, so his return can only be a good thing for the Texans quarterback. It might not be a good thing for the fantasy value of Nico Collins, as Stroud targeted Dell (when the receiver was a rookie) just about as often as he did Collins. |
Tank Dell player page
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins said this week that he would like to spend his entire career with the organization. 'I love the Texans,' Collins said. 'I got drafted here. It's somewhere I want to end. I love the city, the people, the community. There's a lot of great positive vibes coming out of the city of Houston. So, it's definitely a place I would like to retire.' He is due $20 million fully guaranteed in 2026, and $21.25 million non-guaranteed in 2027. He is the 18th-highest paid wide receiver in terms of average compensation in 2026.
Link to storyNico Collins player page
Free-agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Dolphins) remains in contact with the New York Giants, but head coach John Harbaugh said the team will 'play it out over the next month and into training camp' before making a decision on whether or not to sign the mercurial receiver. He worked out for the team, and Harbaugh said he 'looked good'.
Link to storyOdell Beckham Jr player page
Seattle Seahawks RB Jadarian Price is viewed as a replacement for RB Kenneth Walker III (Chiefs), but he isn't the clear-cut RB1 with RBs Emanuel Wilson and George Holani in the mix, and RB Zach Charbonnet (knee) expected back at some point. The team isn't asking Price to go from RB2 in college to a high-volume starter in the NFL. He averaged roughly 18.5 snaps and nearly nine touches per game over the past two seasons at Notre Dame, and he also returned kickoffs, so he could be used in that role, even with the presence of WR Rashid Shaheed.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks aren't going away from a committee backfield, but that doesn't mean that Price isn't worth a top five selection in dynasty rookie drafts. If he gets goal line work and leads the team in carries, that should be more than enough to be a fantasy RB2, with room to grow in the future because Zach Charbonnet is a free agent in 2027. |
Zach Charbonnet player page
New York Jets WR Mac Dalena was released by the team Sunday, May 10.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Mekhi Mews (University of Houston) has been signed by the New Orleans Saints. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Link to storyWashington Commanders third-round draft choice WR Antonio Williams signed a four-year contract with the Commanders Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent WR Caullin Lacy (Louisville), RB Sam Scott (Wyoming), WR Malik McClain (Arizona State), RB Chip Trayanum (Toledo), TE Chase Curtis (TCU) and WR DT Sheffield (Rutgers) officially signed with the New York Jets Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints fourth-round draft choice WR Bryce Lance signed a four-year contract with the Saints Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Trey Lance's little brother has the long frame and speed to be a Marquez Valdes-Scantling-esque deep threat if he can adjust to the NFL level of play from North Dakota State. He could also have a larger role if #8 overall pick Jordyn Tyson's durability issues carry over to the pros. |
New Orleans Saints sixth-round draft choice WR Barion Brown signed a four-year contract with the Saints Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, May 9, but head coach Kellen Moore said the team planned to hold Tyson out.
| Footballguys view: This is a non-story, except that it is a reminder that Tyson's durability is already on the Saints mind before he has even taken a snap in practice. |
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Mark Gronowski (Iowa), RB Anthony Hankerson (Oregon State), WR Donaven McCulley (Michigan) and RB Le'Veon Moss (Texas A&M) officially signed with the Miami Dolphins Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Moss is a power back and the only true pile pusher on the Dolphins roster. We'll see if he can overtake 2025 sixth round pick Ollie Gordon, who didn't make much of an impact when he got on the field as a rookie. |
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB Josh Pitsenberger (Yale), WR Treyvhon Saunders (Colgate), WR Daniel Sobkowicz (Illinois State), WR Jalen Walthall (Incarnate Word) and RB Noah Whittington (Oregon) officially signed with the Houston Texans Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB Kentrel Bullock (South Alabama), RB Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech), TE Josh Kattus (Kentucky) and WR Noah Thomas (Georgia) signed with the Cincinnati Bengals Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Haynes is a fire hydrant with quickness and speed who could unseat 2025 sixth round pick Tahj Brooks as the third string back. Brooks failed to impress last year, so his roster spot is vulnerable. |
Free-agent WR Jalen Reagor (Chargers) is participating in the Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp this weekend on a tryout basis.
Link to storyJalen Reagor player page
Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate has agreed to terms on a four-year, $51.1 million deal, which includes a $33,649,028 million signing bonus on Friday, May 8.
| Footballguys view: Tate should be a starter very early in his career and could turn into a true #1 for Cam Ward, which would make this contract one of the biggest bargains of the 2026 draft. We'll be monitoring to see if he can get on the field with Calvin Ridley and the starting 11 on offense in Week 1. |
Cincinnati Bengals fourth-round draft choice WR Colbie Young signed a four-year contract with the Bengals Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Young's game is reminiscent of former Bengal Auden Tate, who played with Joe Burrow early in the quarterback's pro career. If Andrei Iosivas leaves in free agency next year, Young's huge catch radius and ball skills make him a good candidate to back up Tee Higgins, who has missed at least two games in each of the last three seasons. |
Cleveland Browns second-round draft choice WR Denzel Boston signed a four-year contract with the Browns Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Boston has the inside track to become the Browns starting "X" receiver early on in his rookie deal. He's a great ball winner on contested catches, but his straight line speed and play strength will be average at best in the NFL and limit his fantasy impact, in addition to the team's issues at quarterback and on offense in general. |
Chicago Bears third round draft choice WR Zavion Thomas signed a four-year contract with the Bears Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Thomas wasn't as highly regarded by draft analysts as he was by Ben Johnson and the Bears. That makes him intriguing in dynasty rookie drafts, along with the possibility that Thomas gets some reps at running back, where he looked natural in limited duty at LSU. |
San Francisco 49ers second-round draft choice WR De'Zhaun Stribling signed a four-year contract with the 49ers Friday, May 8. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Stribling has been one of the most hotly debated draft picks after the 49ers took him with the first pick of the second day. He could have more fantasy value than anticipated if the 49ers use his blocking ability to bring him in motion as a "wham" blocker from the flanker position, where he can also release into routes through gaps to create mismatches a la Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. He's probably underrated in dynasty rookie drafts. |
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed WR Kaden Wetjen, DE Gabriel Rubio, and S Robert Spears-Jennings to their rookie contracts. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Wetjen is listed at wide receiver, but he was drafted for his potential contributions as a return specialist. The Steelers will attempt to develop him as a wide receiver and manufactured touch player, but he only has value in return yardage leagues. |
Free-agent WR Scotty Miller (Steelers) signed with the Chicago Bears Saturday, May 9. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyScotty Miller player page
Indianapolis Colts seventh-round draft choice WR Deion Burks signed a four-year contract with the Colts Thursday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WRs Sahmir Hagans (Duke) and Raylen Sharpe (Arkansas) and RB Lincoln Pare (Texas) officially signed with the Indianapolis Colts Thursday, May 7. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reporting, San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's contract is a four-year, fully guaranteed deal worth $13.376 million, including a $6.188 million signing bonus.
Link to storyUpdating previous reporting, Cleveland Browns WR Denzel Boston signed a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $12.385 million, with a $5.467 million signing bonus.
Link to storyNew Orleans Saints WR Jordyn Tyson has reportedly signed his fully guaranteed four-year deal worth $32.5 million, according to a source on Friday, May 8.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent QB Aidan Bouman (South Dakota) and WR Trenton Irwin (Jets) are reportedly trying out for the Minnesota Vikings during their minicamp, according to a source on Friday, May 8.
Link to storyTrenton Irwin player page
Updating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB Davon Booth (Mississippi State), RB T.J. Harden (SMU) and WR Kole Wilson (Baylor) officially signed with the Cleveland Browns Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent RB Coleman Bennett (Kennesaw State), WR Omari Kelly (Michigan State), TE Hayden Large (Iowa), QB Miller Moss (Louisville) and WR Squirrel White (Florida State) officially signed with the Chicago Bears Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent WR Kolbe Katsis (Northern Arizona), WR Dane Key (Nebraska), WR Joseph Manjack IV (TCU) and WR Cam Ross (Virginia) officially signed with the Denver Broncos Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyFormer New York Giants WR Courtney Jackson was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans Friday, May 8. The Titans also waived WR Hal Presley.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Khalil Dinkins (Penn State), WR Wesley Grimes (NC State) and WR Will Pauling (Notre Dame) officially signed with the San Francisco 49ers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent TE Jerand Bradley (Kansas State), WR Sincere Brown (Colorado), RB Greg Desrosiers Jr. (Memphis), WR Devonte Ross (Penn State) and TE Evan Svoboda (Wyoming) officially signed with the Los Angeles Chargers Friday, May 8. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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