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Dolphins | Miami likes Ja'Tavion Sanders Thu Apr 18, 06:19 PM
Texas TE Ja'Tavion Sanders is receiving strong interest from the Miami Dolphins leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson.
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NFL | Blake Watson receiving interest Thu Apr 18, 04:14 PM
Memphis RB Blake Watson has had virtual meetings with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, New York Giants and New York Jets leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Broncos | Denver meets with Jaylen Wright Thu Apr 18, 04:05 PM
Tennessee Titans RB Jaylen Wright had an official visit with the Denver Broncos leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to a source.
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Giants | NYG giving Darren Waller his space Thu Apr 18, 03:56 PM
New York Giants TE Darren Waller has yet to decide on retiring, and general manager Joe Schoen has no intention of setting a deadline for Waller to make his decision.'Hopefully he's going to make a decision in the short term, but we're giving him time and space to make a decision on what he wants to do,' Schoen told reporters on Thursday, April 18.
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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.
Link to story 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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Browns | Nick Chubb began running last week Thu Apr 18, 03:09 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) started running on land last week and is 'progressing appropriately' as he continues his rehab from the torn medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament he suffered early last season.
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NFL | Jase McClellan met with nine teams during the spring Thu Apr 18, 02:47 PM
University of Alabama RB Jase McClellan reportedly visited with the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings this spring, according to sources.
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Commanders | Washington likely staying put at No. 2 Thu Apr 18, 02:38 PM
Louisiana State University QB Jayden Daniels and University of North Carolina QB Drake Maye appear to be the favorites to go No. 2 overall to the Washington Commanders. According to general manager Adam Peters, the Commanders 'feel great staying at No. 2' and 'do not see a whole lot of scenarios (that interest them) trading down.'
Link to story Broncos | Denver considering big-time move in draft? Thu Apr 18, 01:50 PM
University of Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy is reportedly a player who meets Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton's general requirements for a starting quarterback - outstanding intelligence and the ability to get rid of the ball quickly. According to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline, there is talk that Payton is ready to give up 'a king's ransom' to acquire McCarthy, Louisiana State University's Jayden Daniels or University of North Carolina QB Drake Maye, with McCarthy being the most realistic option. Furthermore, there is a possibility Payton will be willing to include CB Patrick Surtain II to move up in the draft. Pauline also notes that Denver would consider trading down and taking University of Oregon QB Bo Nix if it cannot move up.
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Chargers | J.K. Dobbins officially in the fold Thu Apr 18, 01:29 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Ravens) officially signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday, April 18. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Vikings | Jayden Daniels meeting with Minnesota Thu Apr 18, 12:24 PM
LSU QB Jayden Daniels will meet with the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, April 18.
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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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Chargers | J.K. Dobbins set to join Chargers Wed Apr 17, 07:31 PM
Free-agent RB J.K. Dobbins (Ravens) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, April 17. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Seahawks | Rashaad Penny visits Wed Apr 17, 06:20 PM
Free-agent RB Rashaad Penny (Eagles) recently met with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Browns | Cleveland meets with Trevon Wesco Wed Apr 17, 06:20 PM
Free-agent TE Trevon Wesco (Titans) recently met with the Cleveland Browns.
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Bengals | Chase Brown expects more work Wed Apr 17, 06:11 PM
Cincinnati Bengals RB Chase Brown said he is preparing for a bigger offensive role next season since the team traded RB Joe Mixon to the Houston Texans.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story NFL | Austin Jones receiving interest Wed Apr 17, 04:04 PM
Southern California RB Austin Jones has received interest from the Houston Texans, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources. He also participated in the local Pro Days for the 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers.
Link to story 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.
Link to story NFL | Jase McClellan met with several teams Wed Apr 17, 03:35 PM
Alabama RB Jase McClellan had official visits with the Arizona Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources.
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Packers | Gavin Hardison visiting Wed Apr 17, 03:26 PM
Texas-El Paso QB Gavin Hardison is having an official visit with the Green Bay Packers Wednesday, April 17.
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Eagles | Philly, MarShawn Lloyd meeting Wed Apr 17, 03:15 PM
Southern California RB MarShawn Lloyd is having an official visit with the Philadelphia Eagles Wednesday, April 17, according to a source.
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Bears | Ben Sinnott visits Wed Apr 17, 03:12 PM
Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott recently had an official visit with the Chicago Bears.
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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.
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Raiders | Raiders met with Spencer Rattler Wed Apr 17, 01:06 PM
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler met with the Las Vegas Raiders the night before his pro day, Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz reported on Wednesday, April 17.
Link to story Chargers | Brock Bowers visiting Chargers Wed Apr 17, 12:15 PM
Georgia TE Brock Bowers is visiting the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, April 17.
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 Giants | Spencer Rattler to meet with NYG Wed Apr 17, 10:43 AM
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler is expected to meet with the New York Giants this week.
| Footballguys view: Rattler is an interesting mid-round pick, and some think he could sneak his way into the second round. The Giants are looking for a quarterback, but they may not select one in the first round. If they wait, Rattler could be an option for them. He's going to take time to be ready (if he ever develops), but Rattler can command a huddle and make all the throws. He does get careless with the football, and none of his physical traits are overwhelming. |
Giants | Bo Nix to visit Giants Wed Apr 17, 10:41 AM
Oregon QB Bo Nix will meet with the New York Giants this week.
| Footballguys view: If the Giants move back from no.6 overall, then Nix becomes an option for them in the first round. Some think Nix even falls to the second round. Nix threw a bunch of micro-passes in college (at or behind the line of scrimmage), but he is aggressive when under pressure (8.9 YPA under duress). He's not a fit for every team, but Nix is super smart and accurate. That's a good start for a guy with a high floor but perhaps a low ceiling. |
Buccaneers | Ben Sinnott met with Tampa Bay Wed Apr 17, 02:12 AM
Kansas State TE Ben Sinnott completed a two-day visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday, April 16.
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Jaguars | Lorenzo Lingard scheduled to visit Wed Apr 17, 12:50 AM
Akron RB Lorenzo Lingard is scheduled to have an official visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars Wednesday, April 17, according to a source.
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Cowboys | Royce Freeman joins Cowboys Tue Apr 16, 08:08 PM
Free-agent RB Royce Freeman (Rams) signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys Tuesday, April 16, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Freeman, 28, had 319 yards and two touchdowns on 77 carries last season for the Rams. He has played for four teams in the past four seasons, with stints in Denver, Carolina, Houston and Los Angeles since the Broncos made him a third-round pick in 2018. Dallas still is expected to select a running back in next week's draft after losing Tony Pollard. Freeman is the most experienced back on the team's roster, with Rico Dowdle, Deuce Vaughn, Malik Davis and Snoop Conner the other halfbacks on the depth chart. |
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NFL | Emani Bailey receiving interest Tue Apr 16, 07:11 PM
Texas Christian RB Emani Bailey talked with the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Lions | Contract talks start with Jared Goff Tue Apr 16, 06:32 PM
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff said he has started contract extension talks with the Lions but would not say how advanced the talks are at this time.
| Footballguys view: The Lions invested a third-round pick last year in quarterback Hendon Hooker. It's not clear if they view Hooker as a replacement for Goff or if the youngster is more of a fallback plan should they fail to get a new deal done with the veteran. However it plays out, as Profootblltalk.com suggests, the Lions have found a quarterback who has taken them to the brink of the Super Bowl. He's still only 29. They surely want to keep him. Fantasy managers, who can land Goff at high-end QB2 prices, will have a viable play with a strong supporting cast in a high-powered offense -- one capable of delivering QB1 numbers on any given Sunday. |
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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 | Brock Purdy open to running more Tue Apr 16, 05:59 PM
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy said he would be open for the team to add more designed runs for him as well as some zone read plays in the playbook.
| Footballguys view: Purdy set a franchise record with 4,280 passing yards last season. He rushed for only 144 yards with two touchdowns on 39 carries. But Purdy, who ran for only 13 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries as a rookie, rushed for 48 yards on five carries in the comeback victory over the Lions in the NFC Championship Game. It was the second most of his career behind 57 yards on six carries against the Bengals during the 2023 regular season. Even though Purdy seems plenty capable, Kyle Shanahan will always be more interested in the passing numbers. So, fantasy managers hoping Purdy gains significant value as a runner are probably going to be disappointed in that aspect. |
Seahawks | George Holani meeting with SEA Tue Apr 16, 05:15 PM
Boise State RB George Holani is having an official visit with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, April 16, according to a source.
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Falcons | Atlanta meets with Spencer Rattler Tue Apr 16, 05:13 PM
South Carolina QB Spencer Rattler recently had an official visit with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source.
Link to story 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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Jaguars | Trevor Lawrence finally feeling right Tue Apr 16, 04:32 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) told reporters on Tuesday, April 16, that he did not feel fully healthy until March. Lawrence battled several injuries during the 2023 season.
| Footballguys view: Through three seasons, Lawrence has missed just one of a potential 51 starts. His lone missed game came last year, when he dealt with multiple ailments throughout a trying 9-8 season in which the Jags failed to defend their AFC South crown, fell short of the playoffs, and collapsed to the tune of losing five of their last six games. Lawrence was a disappointment from a fantasy perspective. He threw for 4,016 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions in 2023, setting himself up for a possible rebound season. Lawrence finished as QB6 in 2022; it's not a stretch to believe he'll improve on last year's QB12 finish. |
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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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Browns | No timetable yet for Nyheim Hines Tue Apr 16, 03:59 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nyheim Hines (knee) is still rehabbing his torn anterior cruciate ligament, and head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters on Tuesday, April 16, that he is 'not sure' when Hines will be ready to practice.
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Browns | Nick Chubb continuing to grind in his rehab Tue Apr 16, 03:49 PM
Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb (knee) is 'attacking his rehab every day,' according to head coach Kevin Stefanski, who was unwilling to commit to a timetable for a return for his star running back.
| Footballguys view: "I don't know that we'll go past today and this week -- at least that's the way I'm looking at it," Stefanski said in his press conference. "I can promise you, he's working very hard. Early in the morning, he's here, he's attacking his rehab. That's the best way I can put it. When he's ready, he'll be ready." When asked if Chubb has progressed to running, Stefanski declined to say. Chubb, 28, agreed to a revised contract with Cleveland last week. In 77 career games, Chubb has recorded 6,511 yards rushing with 48 touchdowns -- averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Fantasy managers shouldn't get carried away here, but Chubb is generally still available in the double-digit rounds in best ball drafts. There comes a point where the risk is worth the potential late-season reward. |
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Browns | Deshaun Watson happy with recovery Tue Apr 16, 03:37 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) told reporters he is 'throwing full speed' and intends to participate at some level during organized team activities, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Browns are implementing a revamped offensive scheme with new coordinator Ken Dorsey, but head coach Kevin Stefnski noted that's not going to affect how they approach Watson's rehab. We'll continue to watch for more, but all of us -- the Browns and fantasy managers -- need Watson to be on point. In six games last season, he completed 61 percent of his passes for 1,115 yards with seven touchdowns and four interceptions. He also rushed for 142 yards with a TD. |
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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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Chiefs | Louis Rees-Zammit to begin at RB Tue Apr 16, 02:23 PM
Kansas City Chiefs RB/WR Louis Rees-Zammit - a former rugby player from Wales - will begin his NFL career as a running back, according to head coach Andy Reid on Tuesday, April 16.
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