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Broncos | Denver intrigued by .J.J. McCarthy Tue Apr 23, 10:36 PM
University of Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy reportedly would 'love to come' to the Denver Broncos and the team is also reportedly 'very interested' in him, according to former quarterback Peyton Manning on Denver Sports on Tuesday, April 23.'I know Denver is very interested in him and it sounded like a place he'd love to come to but it's a little bit out of his control,' Manning said.
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Titans | Titans open to trading down Tue Apr 23, 08:27 PM
The Tennessee Titans are receiving interest for the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and while general manager Ran Carthon is open to trading, there are some players the Titans will stick and pick for, no matter the offer, he said on Tuesday, April 23.
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Falcons | Matt Ryan placed on retired list Tue Apr 23, 06:38 PM
Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan was placed on the reserve/retired list on Tuesday, April 23.
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Bengals | Logan Woodside signs with Bengals Tue Apr 23, 06:11 PM
Free-agent QB Logan Woodside (Falcons) signed a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, April 23. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Panthers | Carolina expects to lean on Diontae Johnson Tue Apr 23, 01:44 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson informed reporters on Tuesday, April 23, that head coach Dave Canales told him shortly after his trade from the Pittsburgh Steelers that he would play 'X' (split end) and be the first read on the majority of passing plays in 2024.
| Footballguys view: Yahoo's Matt Harmon, also the creator of the Reception Perception method for assessing the receiver position, reminds us that Carolina's wideouts could not get open last season. Harmon also notes that is Johnson's specialty. Johnson, who finished last year as WR45, currently resides at WR41 on the Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings. He is going in that same spot in best-ball drafts at Underdog and BestBall 10s. |
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NFL | Xavier Legette picked up frequent flyer miles Tue Apr 23, 12:49 PM
University of South Carolina WR Xavier Legette reportedly visited with the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens this spring, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson.
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Chiefs | KC keeping the faith in Kadarius Toney Tue Apr 23, 12:21 PM
Kansas City Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney is 'probably our most talented wideout now,' according to general manager Brett Veach.'He is probably our most talented wideout now. It doesn't do anyone any good unless you stay healthy. But the kid has always worked hard here for us and I know he's been down there with (Patrick Mahomes) and I think it's a matter of him staying healthy and I think if he can do that, he can really do a lot of great things in this offense. People around the building like him and it's the injury bug and hopefully he gets some luck on his side and he can stay healthy and be the player that he was in Florida and the player that we've seen in spurts here,' Veach said.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy managers who took a chance on Toney as their WR5 or 6 last season came up short. Will they invest again this year? It's unlikely. Those who haven't already been burned might do worse with their final picks in best-ball drafts, but in terms of redraft, it's hard to see Toney as draftworthy. |
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Bengals | Jake Browning signs two-year extension Tue Apr 23, 10:46 AM
Cincinnati Bengals exclusive-rights free-agent QB Jake Browning signed a two-year extension Tuesday, April 23. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Browning had never played an NFL game before last season and spent the majority of his career on the practice squad. He was a revelation replacing an injured Joe Burrow, throwing for 1,936 yards, 12 touchdowns, and seven interceptions while completing 70.4 percent of his passes. Browning also rushed for 127 yards and another three touchdowns. |
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Jaguars | Jacksonville considering Coleton Beck Mon Apr 22, 08:26 PM
Virginia Tech WR Coleton Beck has received interest from the Jacksonville Jaguars leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Steelers | No decision on Najee Harris' option Mon Apr 22, 06:38 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris' fifth-year option will be decided on after the 2024 NFL Draft, according to general manager Omar Khan.
| Footballguys view: From a fantasy perspective, sharing the workload with Jaylen Warren isn't ideal, but it hasn't kept Harris from producing. In 2023, Harris had the best season of his career in terms of yards per carry as he rushed 255 times for 1,035 yards -- a 4.1 yards per carry average -- and he scored eight touchdowns. He remains a solid fantasy RB2. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh could take QB in draft Mon Apr 22, 06:29 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Russell Wilson, QB Justin Fields and QB Kyle Allen were added to the roster this offseason, but general manager Omar Khan is not ruling out selecting a quarterback at some point after the first round of 2024 NFL Draft since all three of the new quarterbacks are on one-year contracts.
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Patriots | Mitchell Wilcox joins New England Mon Apr 22, 04:59 PM
Free-agent TE Mitchell Wilcox (Bengals) signed with the New England Patriots Monday, April 22. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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49ers | San Francisco wants Brandon Aiyuk long-term Mon Apr 22, 03:12 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is seeking a new contract, and general manager John Lynch told reporters Monday, April 22, they want him with the team for the long-term.
| Footballguys view: Aiyuk, who is currently set to make $14.1 million this seaso, is coming off a strong season where he recorded 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven touchdownss while serving as an invaluable cog in the 49ers' explosive offense. Assuming he remains with the team, Aiyuk should be viewed as a fantasy WR2. |
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Jets | Zach Wilson traded to Denver Mon Apr 22, 02:32 PM
New York Jets QB Zach Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos for a 2024 sixth-round pick in the NFL draft, according to sources Monday, April 22. The Jets also are sending a 2024 seventh-round pick along with Wilson and are expected to pay some of his $5.5 million salary.
| Footballguys view: Wilson now finds himself on a team seeking options under center following their split with Russell Wilson. As NFL.com notes, because of that divorce, Denver doesn't have the budget to spend on a confirmed starter at quarterback, leading the Broncos to take a flier on adding Zach Wilson to a quarterbacks room that includes Jarrett Stidham and Ben DiNucci. They'll likely add another in this week's NFL Draft. |
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Broncos | Denver acquires Zach Wilson Mon Apr 22, 02:28 PM
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson was traded to the Denver Broncos, according to sources Monday, April 22. Denver is expected to send a 2024 sixth-round pick to the Jets in exchange for Wilson and a 2024 seventh-round pick. The Jets are expected to pay for some of Wilson's $5.5 million salary.
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NFL | Matt Ryan officially retires Mon Apr 22, 02:01 PM
Free-agent QB Matt Ryan (Colts) officially retired from the NFL on Monday, April 22.
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NFL | Two visits for Devontez Walker Sun Apr 21, 03:54 PM
North Carolina WR Devontez Walker had visits with the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to sources Sunday, April 21.
| Footballguys view: Walker has talent, but he was a bit disappointing during the week of practice for the Senior Bowl. Scouts see him as a mid-round pick with upside. Walker has a great size/speed combination, but he needs to refine his route-running ability to maximize his potential in the pros. |
Jets | Jets prefer Big 3 WRs over Brock Bowers? Sun Apr 21, 03:35 PM
The New York Jets may prefer WRs Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze if they fall over TE Brock Bowers, according to ESPN's Richi Cimini on Sunday, April 21. 'Here's what we're hearing: The Jets could pick a wide receiver in the unlikely event that one of the top three falls to 10. They're also interested in offensive tackles, with Notre Dame's Joe Alt, Oregon State's Taliese Fuaga and Washington's Troy Fautanu thought to be their top preferences. Alt probably will be off the board, so the choice could come down to Bowers versus their OT2,' said Cimini.
| Footballguys view: Bowers to the Jets is commonly mocked, but it may not happen. They could move up in the draft for one of the big-3 at the wide receiver position. With the no.10 overall pick, guys like Marvin Harrison Jr (Ohio State), Malik Nabors (LSU), and Rome Odunze (Washington) could be off the board. |
Texans | Dare Ogunbowale re-signed Sun Apr 21, 11:51 AM
The Houston Texans re-signed free-agent RB Dare Ogunbowale to a one-year contract Sunday, April 21, according to a source. Financial terms of the deal were not released.
| Footballguys view: Ogunbowale is a solid veteran who can give the Texans backfield depth and special teams help. Joe Mixon is the top back on the depth chart, and Dameon Pierce will serve as his primary backup. Ogunbowale is compete for a spot on the depth chart behind those two. |
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Broncos | Denver not trading Courtland Sutton Sun Apr 21, 11:10 AM
The Denver Broncos have been contacted by several NFL teams regarding the availability of WR Courtland Sutton, according to multiple sources. However, they have no plans to trade him, even though he has been skipping voluntary workouts because of his contract situation.
| Footballguys view: Well, they say they're not trading Sutton. That's what they have to say, but if Sutton wants a new contract then perhaps he's signaling that he doesn't want to be in Denver any longer. We could see a Sutton trade on draft night. |
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NFL | Brenden Bates attracting lots of interest Sun Apr 21, 10:40 AM
Kentucky TE Brenden Bates worked out privately for the Cincinnati Bengals Tuesday, April 16, according to a league source. He has already been interviewed by the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings and has also generated interest from the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Link to story Patriots | Matthew Slater hired by NE full-time Sun Apr 21, 09:53 AM
Former New England Patriots WR Matthew Slater has accepted a full-time position with the organization, according to multiple sources. He is expected to serve as the 'right-hand man' to head coach Jerod Mayo, in addition to providing assistance in 'people development.'
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Patriots | Three tight ends try out for NE Sun Apr 21, 09:38 AM
Free-agent TEs Brycen Hopkins (Rams), Sean McKeon (Cowboys) and Mitchell Wilcox (Bengals) worked out for the New England Patriots last week.
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Patriots | Pats 'prepared' to take QB Sun Apr 21, 04:35 AM
The New England Patriots 'are prepared' to take a quarterback at No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and are 'high' on both LSU QB Jayden Daniels and North Carolina QB Drake Maye, per source on Saturday, April 20.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots are in a unique position. They need a franchise quarterback, but they have a couple of teams (Vikings, Broncos) who could be hot and heavy for that no3 overall pick. They could move back in the first round, collect a haul for the top-3 pick, and set themselves up for the future. With the draft getting closer, the Patriots are certainly putting out the message they will be taking a quarterback. |
NFL | Jayden Daniels eyeing Raiders, Vikings Sun Apr 21, 02:31 AM
Updating a previous report, LSU QB Jayden Daniels has 'real' interest in the Las Vegas Raiders and is 'intrigued' by the Minnesota Vikings, per sources on Saturday, April 20.
| Footballguys view: Daniels may not want to play for the Commanders, even though their GM Adam Peters may love his skill set. If Daniels forces a trade, the Vikings or Raiders could move up to no.2 overall - for a huge price. We'll see if the Commanders take Daniels and then trade him, or if they start looking elsewhere. |
NFL | Two local pro days for Malcolm Epps Sat Apr 20, 05:22 PM
Pittsburgh Panthers TE Malcolm Epps participated in the local pro days with the Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, according to sources Saturday, April 20.
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Browns | Jalen Jackson talks with Cleveland Fri Apr 19, 09:27 PM
Villanova RB Jalen Jackson spoke with the Cleveland Browns on Friday, April 19.
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Cowboys | Dak Prescott says no extension talks yet Fri Apr 19, 07:32 PM
Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott said he has not started contract extension talks with the Cowboys at this point but has talked to owner/general manager Jerry Jones about his contract situation.
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NFL | Multiple teams interested in Tejhaun Palmer Fri Apr 19, 06:32 PM
Alabama-Birmingham WR Tejhaun Palmer had official visits with the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New England Patriots and New York Giants leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources.
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Bills | Audric Estime visits Fri Apr 19, 05:43 PM
Notre Dame RB Audric Estime had an official visit with the Buffalo Bills Wednesday, April 17, according to a source.
Link to story Bills | Buffalo talks with Roman Wilson Fri Apr 19, 05:41 PM
Michigan WR Roman Wilson recently had a virtual meeting with the Buffalo Bills, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Carson Steele receives significant interest Fri Apr 19, 05:23 PM
UCLA RB Carson Steele had official visits with the Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft. He also participated in the Indianapolis Colts local Pro Day and had virtual meetings with the Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers.
Link to story NFL | Two more teams interested in Austin Jones Fri Apr 19, 05:09 PM
Southern California RB Austin Jones has received interest from the Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Three teams check in with Jalen Coker Fri Apr 19, 04:53 PM
Holy Cross WR Jalen Coker met with the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Jayden Daniels eyeing non-Washington teams? Fri Apr 19, 03:23 PM
Louisiana State University QB Jayden Daniels 'has an interest in being other places' than with the Washington Commanders, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter during his appearance on the Pat McAfee Show on Friday, April 19.
Link to story NFL | T.J. Palmer checked in with at least four teams Fri Apr 19, 01:53 PM
University of Alabama-Birmingham WR T.J. Palmer reportedly visited with the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New England Patriots and New York Giants this spring, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Three teams talked with Cody Schrader Fri Apr 19, 01:46 PM
University of Missouri RB Cody Schrader reportedly visited with the Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs this spring, according to sources.
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Seahawks | Seattle giving Kory Curtis a look Fri Apr 19, 01:11 PM
Free-agent QB Kory Curtis stated on social media on Friday, April 19, that he will participate in rookie minicamp with the Seattle Seahawks.
Link to story Jets | Zach Wilson skips workouts Fri Apr 19, 12:19 PM
New York Jets QB Zach Wilson is not in attendance for the team's voluntary offseason workouts, according to sources Friday, April 19.
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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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Seahawks | Seattle hosts George Holani Thu Apr 18, 09:25 PM
Boise State RB George Holani participated in a '30' visit with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, April 18.
Link to story 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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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.
Link to story 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.
Link to story 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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