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Saints | Barion Brown 'is a receiver' according to Kellen Moore Fri May 8, 02:18 PM
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore told the media on Friday, May 8, that WR Barion Brown 'is a receiver as well not just a returner.'
Link to storyFree agent WR Jauan Jennings (49ers) has reached an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year, $13 million deal.
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New York Giants third-round draft choice WR Malachi Fields signed a four-year contract with the Giants Thursday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Haynes King (Georgia Tech) and WR Kobe Prentice (Baylor) officially signed with the Carolina Panthers Thursday, May 7. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyCarolina Panthers third-round draft choice WR Chris Brazzell II signed a four-year contract with the Panthers Thursday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyJacksonville Jaguars sixth-round draft choice WR CJ Williams signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars Thursday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Williams did snare 59 receptions in 2025, leading Stanford with 749 yards and six scores. The Jaguars certainly went deep with this late-round selection. We'll see if Jaguars GM James Gladstone found a diamond in the rough or not. Fantasy GMs in super deep dynasty leagues should monitor the rookie. |
Jacksonville Jaguars sixth-round draft choice WR Josh Cameron signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars Thursday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia (undisclosed) was released Thursday, May 7, with a failed physical designation.
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Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter will still see work as a wide receiver during the 2026 season but will see an increase in snaps at cornerback during the season, according to general manager James Gladstone.
| Footballguys view: Hunter is not going to exclusively play cornerback as some had previously suggested. Not only has Hunter pushed back on that, but now the Jaguars GM says the same thing. Hunter can be a playmaker on both sides of the ball, but many Fantasy GMs are nervous about his usage at wide receiver this year. His fantasy value in year two may not be what some wanted/expected, but Hunter can have a fantasy impact (perhaps in the flex range). |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers third-round draft choice WR Ted Hurst signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers Thursday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Buccaneers selected Hurst out of Georgia State with the No. 84 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. He's got a great size/speed combination and has the physical traits to be a big-play weapon in the NFL. Jumping from the Sun Belt to the NFL is quite the leap, so Hurst has plenty to prove entering his first NFL season. |
Undrafted free-agent WR Demarcus Lacey (Marshall) has been invited to participate in the New England Patriots rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyUndrafted free-agent WR Demarcus Lacey (Marshall) has been invited to participate in the Houston Texans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis, according to a source.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Courtney Jackson, DT Elijah Chatman, DT Marlon Tuipulotu and LB Swayze Bozeman were released Thursday, May 7.
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Free-agent WR Michael Woods II and DE Isaiah Thomas have reportedly had a veteran tryout at the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp, according to a source on Wednesday, May 6.
Link to storyGreen Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden will receive a bigger role in the offense this upcoming season and should see an increase in his production, according to offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich.
| Footballguys view: After Romeo Doubs left in free agency and Dontayvion Wicks was traded to Philadelphia, there's a path for Golden to succeed. Christian Watson will be the field-stretcher. Jayden Reed should return to a featured role after missing nine games to injury. But Golden, a 2025 first-round pick -- Green Bay's first wideout taken in Round 1 in over two decades -- will get ample opportunity to prove his worth. Golden is being drafted as WR52. Landing him as your WR4 or WR5 in Round 10 in hopes of a breakout is a reasonable approach. |
Free-agent QB Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) was courted on social media by Arizona Cardinals WR Kendrick Bourne, but Cardinals HC Mike LaFleur stated that the team is 'focused on the guys we've got coming in', according to an interview with Jim Rome on Tuesday, May 5.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers' recent decision to apply the unrestricted free agency tender to Rodgers has sparked speculation as to whether Rodgers may be thinking about signing with another team. That speculation has centered on the Cardinals. But Josh Weinfuss of ESPN asked "a source" if the talk "was real." The response was this: "Not at all." As PFT noted, despite the links to LaFleur and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, the Cardinals face a stiff challenge in 2026 -- one that would make it difficult for Rodgers to cap his career with a playoff berth. |
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Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs (Patriots) was found not guilty on Tuesday, May 5, of felony strangulation and other criminal charges stemming from a dispute with his personal chef.
| Footballguys view: The acquittal clears a path for Diggs' return to the field, but he still could face discipline from the NFL. "We have been monitoring all developments in the matter, which remains under review of the personal conduct policy," NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday. Diggs, who the Patriots released in March, was a key target for Drake Maye during the team's AFC East title run. Diggs' 1,000-yard season marked the seventh of his career. We'll see if teams wait for some resolution from the league before offers start coming in for the veteran wideout. |
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Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones stated on Tuesday, May 5, that the team remains steadfast that they will not trade WR George Pickens.
| Footballguys view: Pickens has signed his franchise tag, but hasn't landed a long-term deal with the team. There haven't been any indications that the two sides are making progress toward any longer arrangement. Meanwhile, the wideout is not taking part in voluntary workouts with teammates, but the Cowboys have a mandatory minicamp in June, and Pickens would be subject to fines if he skipped that camp. Jones said he expects Pickens to be there, while referencing quarterback Dak Prescott doing the same thing after being tagged in 2020. So we have expectations. Now we'll wait to see if Pickens meets them. |
Undrafted free-agent WR Jonathan Brady (Indiana) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Monday, May 4. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The team also placed WR Justin Shorter (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Free-agent WR Chase Claypool (Bills) will not be signing with the Green Bay Packers after he participated in the team's rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
| Footballguys view: Claypool was one of nine players to try out for the team during their rookie minicamp over the weekend. None of the nine tryout players were signed. Claypool was drafted 49th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2020 NFL Draft. In 58 career games, Claypool totaled 175 receptions, 2,261 receiving yards, and 13 touchdowns. He remains an unrestricted free agent available to any team interested. |
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San Francisco 49ers WR Christian Kirk and WR De'Zhaun Stribling will likely compete for the No. 3 receiver job during training camp, in the opinion of NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
| Footballguys view: Stribling's draft position -- he went in the second round, well ahead of expectations -- has him soaring up rookie boards. While he'll likely battle Kirk for that No. 3 spot, Maiocco acknowledges it's possible that if Ricky Pearsall provides an opening, Stribling could take over a more significant role in this offense. As the Footballguys 2026 Rookie Draft Guide said of Stribling, "He is risky, but has the profile to be a breakout rookie." |
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Undrafted free-agent WR Xavier Loyd (Missouri) signed an undisclosed deal with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, May 4. QB Jake Haener was released.
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Cleveland Browns WR Jerry Jeudy is a player the team believes will 'flourish' this season and reclaim his role as the No. 1 receiver, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer.
| Footballguys view: Jeudy delivered 90 catches for 1,229 yards and four touchdowns in 2024. In 2025, he finished with just 50 catches for 602 yards and two touchdowns. He also finished second in the league with 10 drops. Still, GM Andrew Berry told reporters this week that the draft will have "zero impact" on Jeudy, and he doubled down, saying that Jeudy is Cleveland's "bell cow." A WR room of Jeudy, KC Concepcion, and Denzel Boston holds a lot of potential. If the rookies hit the ground running and live up to their potential, they can unlock the best of Jeudy. |
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Baltimore Ravens WR Elijah Sarratt is expected to play in the slot.
| Footballguys view: According to Footballguy Sigmund Bloom, Sarratt is a classic possession receiver who finds a way to win despite less than stellar athleticism. He probably won't ever be fantasy relevant, but could be a spot starter due to injury as a stalwart backup receiver. |
Free-agent WR DeAndre Hopkins (Ravens) said in an interview over the weekend that he remains interested in joining the Cincinnati Bengals in 2026. 'I think (Joe Burrow) is one of the best,' Hopkins said in a Saturday interview while attending the Kentucky Derby. 'I love his game, his toughness. He took his team to a Super Bowl early in his career and I feel like he can get back there with a little bit of help.'
| Footballguys view: As SI.com suggested, Hopkins may not be the player he was earlier in his career. Still, he would be a solid third receiver to have behind Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, and a more reliable option than Andrei Iosivas in the slot. That wouldn't make Hopkins fantasy relevant, but it would benefit Cincy's offense. Hopkins' versatility would allow the Bengals to continue moving Chase around on the field. |
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Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate was the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and assistant general manager Dave Ziegler said the team was 'unequivocal in its belief' that Tate was the best fit for the team going forward. 'At the end of the day with Carnell, we just had a very good, consensus vision on what he is going to do, where he is going to play, how he is going to fit in and what he is going to bring to this team,' Ziegler said. 'We feel we are really getting a complete three-down player. ... He was a clear guy for us to take and we are really excited about it.'
| Footballguys view: Tate gives the Cam Ward and the Titans a boundary receiver who runs precise routes, with great size and contested-catch ability. Remember, the Titans were tied with the Raiders and Jets for last in the league with three completions of 40 yards or more. Tate caught five touchdown passes of at least 40 yards at Ohio State last season. Tate's initial post-draft Footballguys projection has him at WR33 with 73 catches, 976 yards, and six touchdowns. But Tate has the upside to outperform that projection if Ward takes a Year 2 leap. |
Baltimore Ravens WR Ja'Kobi Lane was a pick that differed from public opinion, but general manager Eric DeCosta likes what he saw in the evaluation process, and Lane had a connection to a former Baltimore great. 'Our board is our board. We do months of work, and sometimes our evaluations differ from public consensus. Lane is a big receiver -- 6'4', ran a 4.46, excellent at contested catches with great hands,' DeCosta said. 'He has a connection through Todd Heap. We think he can be a real weapon for Lamar, especially adding big-bodied jump-ball guys after losing some speed.'
| Footballguys view: The Ravens doubled down on adding a big body receiver, adding Lane at Pick 80 and Elijah Sarratt at pick 115. Zay Flowers is entrenched as Baltimore's top receiver, while Rashod Bateman is signed through 2029. Lane and Sarratt will compete with third-year Devontez Walker for the WR3 role. According to the Footballguys 2026 Rookie Guide, Lane holds more upside while Sarratt is further into his developmental curve and could contribute sooner. Lane shines as a red-zone threat, a need in the Ravens receiver room. |
Tennessee Titans WR Tyren Montgomery made a 'pretty good first impression' at rookie minicamp, according to Jim Wyatt of TennesseeTitans.com.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Malachi Fields can be a 'power forward' in the wide receiver room because of his size and blocking ability, according to general manager Joe Schoen.
| Footballguys view: Fields absolutely can dominate on contested catches. He might be the best in this rookie class when it comes to wrestling the ball away from smaller defenders. Fields has reliable hands and does a great job showing 'late hands' on deep throws, so the defender is not tipped off to an incoming ball. The third-round pick is a bit buried on the Giants' depth chart, but it may not take long for him to rise in the preseason. |
San Francisco 49ers WR De'Zhaun Stribling's run blocking ability stood out, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. 'He has an elite blocking skill,' Shanahan said.
| Footballguys view: Stribling's film was outstanding, and he cemented his draft stock with a blazing 4.36 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine. His speed and strong hands make him a playmaker - and one who can do a lot of damage after the catch. Stribling is a great blocker entering the pros, and that can get him on the field faster than others from this rookie class. He's competing to establish a pecking order behind Mike Evans, Ricky Pearsall, and Christian Kirk. |
Seattle Seahawks sixth-round draft choice WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr. signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Henderson steps into the pro game with the ability to immediately impact the game on special teams as a return man or a gunner. A converted running back, Henderson can make big plays as a receiving weapon. He needs to refine his route-running ability, but Henderson is a player who can rack up yards after the catch regularly. He's a depth receiver on offense, but Henderson gets the benefit of learning behind Rashid Shaheed (on both offense and special teams). |
Baltimore Ravens third-round draft choice WR Ja'Kobi Lane signed a four-year contract with the Ravens Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Lane is a high-upside 'X' receiver with a nice size/speed combination. He's got strong hands to win at the catch point, and with more strength added in an NFL weight progam he could be even tougher to beat on 50/50 throws. Lane will compete for a spot on the Ravens depth chart behind Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, and Tez Walker. |
Undrafted free-agent WR Jayden Ballard (Wisconsin) and TE Colin Weber (Wisconsin) are taking part in the Tennessee Titans rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to storyUpdating a previous report, undrafted free-agent WR Michael Briscoe (Cal Poly), TE Lance Mason (Wisconsin) and WR Levi Wentz (Kansas) officially signed with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Jacob Clark (Missouri State), RB Roman Hemby (Indiana), TE Matt Lauter (Boise State), WR Chase Roberts (BYU), WR Corey Rucker (Arkansas State) and WR E.J. Williams Jr. (Indiana) signed with the Las Vegas Raiders Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent WR Jeff Caldwell (Cincinnati), WR Jacob DeJesus (California), WR Omari Evans (University of Washington), TE John Michael Gyllenborg (Wyoming), RB Jaydn Ott (Oklahoma) and RB E.J. Smith (Texas A&M) officially signed with the Kansas City Chiefs Friday, May 1. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Kyron Drones (Virginia Tech), TE RJ Maryland (SMU), RB Jaden Nixon (UCF) and WR J. Michael Sturdivant (Florida) officially signed with the Green Bay Packers Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent WR Camden Brown (Georgia Southern), WR Jordan Hudson (SMU), RB Dominic Richardson (Tulsa), TE DJ Rogers (TCU) and TE Michael Trigg (Baylor) officially signed with the Dallas Cowboys Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyUpdating previous reports, undrafted free-agent QB Diego Pavia (Vanderbilt), QB Joe Fagnano (Connecticut), WR Cortez Braham Jr. (Memphis), RB Dontae McMillan (Eastern Michigan), TE Tyler Pezza (Brown) WR Octavian Smith Jr. (Maryland) and RB Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Michigan State) officially signed with the Ravens Friday, May 1. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyWashington Commanders WR Antonio Williams was compared to retired WR Randall Cobb by a national NFL scout.
| Footballguys view: The Commanders need Williams to come up big right away because after Terry McLaurin, they don't really have any other players to keep defensive coordinators up at night in the passing game or running game - unless they want to expose Jayden Daniels to injury as a runner by design. He's a solid 2nd/3rd round pick in PPR dynasty rookie drafts that start at least three wide receivers. |
Las Vegas Raiders sixth-round draft choice WR Malik Benson signed a four-year contract with the Raiders Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Benson is one of the fastest receivers in this draft, and he can at least help as a go route specialist and as a punt and kick returner. With some improvement as a route runner, Benson could have a larger role in time, but he's not worth taking in the first 4-5 rounds of a dynasty rookie draft. Monitor Benson in return yardage leagues. |
Baltimore Ravens fourth-round draft choice WR Elijah Sarratt signed a four-year contract with the Ravens Thursday, April 30. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Sarratt is an accomplished receiver who was a big part of the National Champion Indiana Hoosiers success last year. He's average at best in NFL athleticism terms, but has very reliable hands and game at the catch point, so he could be a trusted possession receiver for Lamar Jackson in time. Unfortunately, that role doesn't translate to fantasy value very often. |
The Dallas Cowboys have signed S Caleb Downs, LB Jaishawn Barham, OT Drew Shelton, CB Devin Moore, DE LT Overton, and WR Anthony Smith to their rookie deals on Friday, May 1.
Link to storyFree agent WR Chase Claypool (Bills) is attending the Green Bay Packers rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
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Updating a previous report, undrafted free-agent WR Hank Beatty (Illinois) and WR Tyren Montgomery (John Carroll College) officially signed with the Tennessee Titans Thursday, April 30. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyPhiladelphia Eagles WR Makai Lemon signed his rookie contract with the team on Thursday, April 30. It is a 4-year fully guaranteed deal that includes a $11.5 million signing bonus.
Link to storyNew York Giants WR Darius Slayton (abdomen) underwent surgery to repair a core muscle and will miss spring activities. He's expected to be ready for training camp.
| Footballguys view: We should see Slayton back in time for training. Missing the offseason work will give guys like veteran Darnell Mooney and rookie Malachi Fields time to impress. We'll see what that competition looks like upon Slayton's return in August. |
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Buffalo Bills fourth-round draft pick WR Skyler Bell could contribute right away, according to multiple scouts.
| Footballguys view: In 2025, Bell set a UCONN record for receptions (101) and receiving touchdowns (13) in a single season. He's a big-play threat anytime he runs a route, and the Bills can find ways to get the rookie on the field. Bell enters a WR room in Buffalo featuring DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Josh Palmer, and Keon Coleman. That's a group of guys he can compete with and move up the depth chart if he develops his skills to the pro game. |
Cleveland Browns WR KC Concepcion said he believes QB Shadeur Sanders is a great leader and is looking forwarding to working with him. 'I just can't wait to build that relationship and build that connection with him,' Concepcion said.
| Footballguys view: Concepcion met with Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes after he transferred from NC State. Sanders is competing with Deshaun Watson for the starting job this season, and Concepcion can be a key cog to that offense - immediately - because of his speed and playmaking ability. Let's see how his connection with Sanders looks during the offseason and into training camp/preseason. |
Free-agent WR Kajiya Hollawayne (Temple) is scheduled to participate in the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers rookie minicamps on a tryout basis.
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