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Frank Clark Holding Out Of OTAs
Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark has skipped all organized team activities as he seeks a contract extension this offseason. He's entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal after he posted 32 tackles, nine sacks and one fumble recovery in 2017. However, Seattle hasn't had any substantive discussions with Clark's representatives yet. The […]
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DJ Chark Showing Versatility
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie wide receiver DJ Chark is showing his versatility early in his career, and the coaching staff has asked him to learn multiple wide receiver spots while also playing special teams during organized team activities. Special teams will be his most immediate role on the team, and special teams coach Joe DeCamillis is […]
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Blake Bortles, Austin Seferian-Jenkins Developing Chemistry
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles has established a strong connection with new tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins during organized team activities. Bortles has often targeted ASF across the middle to utilize his strength and size. The two have also developed a downfield chemistry during workouts, and Seferian-Jenkins' ability to get open down the seam of the […]
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Shane Ray To Miss Three Months
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is expected to miss three months after another surgery on his wrist, which means he will miss the start of the 2018 season. The wrist injury caused Ray to miss eight games in 2017 after he broke out for eight sacks in his sophomore season. It hurts Denver's pass-rushing […]
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De'Angelo Henderson Held Out Wednesday
Denver Broncos running back De'Angelo Henderson (oblique) was held out of organized team activities on Wednesday with a slight oblique strain. The injury doesn't seem serious, and the Broncos were likely being cautious with him. Expect Henderson to be fine for training camp in July. In his second season in Denver, he'll compete for touches […]
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Trey Quinn Impressing Jay Gruden
Washington Nationals rookie wide receiver Trey Quinn, who was Mr. Irrelevant in this year's draft, has been a "silent assassin" and a very "QB-friendly target," according to head coach Jay Gruden. Quinn was the last pick in this year's draft, but he has a chance to make an impact in his rookie season if he […]
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Jamison Crowder, Alex Smith Developing Chemistry
Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder and quarterback Alex Smith have been on the same page during organized team activities, and Smith looked very comfortable throwing the ball to Crowder during goal-line work. Crowder was a popular preseason breakout candidate last fall, but he didn't deliver, catching only 66 passes for 789 yards and three […]
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Kyle Rudolph Working Out This Week
Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (ankle), who has had five surgeries in the last 10 years, was taking part in organized team activities this week after having offseason surgery on his severely sprained right ankle. It has given Rudolph a chance to work with new quarterback Kirk Cousins, which is a good thing. New […]
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Malik Jackson Feels Better After Dieting
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Malik Jackson is feeling better during organized activities after dieting in the offseason. “He really came in shape,” Jaguars defensive coordinator Todd Wash said of Jackson late last week. “I know he was gone for a couple weeks in Phase 1 [of the ’18 offseason program] and a week in Phase […]
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Laquon Treadwell Working With First-Team Offense
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has been working with the first-team offense this week during organized team activities as the third wide receiver. Kendall Wright, acquired in free agency, has been working with the second- and third-teams. The former first-round pick in 2016 has just 21 catches in his two seasons in the NFL […]
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Shane Ray May Need Another Surgery
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is seeking a second opinion on his left wrist, but as of now, another surgery has been recommended, according to a source. However, the surgery wouldn't be season-ending if he gets it. Ray has had four surgeries on the same wrist in the last year, and it limited him […]
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Dalvin Cook Taking Part In Team Drills
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (knee) was told at the start of this week that he could participate in team drills at organized team activities. Cook tore his ACL after just four games in his rookie season in 2017. However, he had attempted 74 rushes for 354 yards (4.8 yards per carry) for two […]
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Zach Miller Placed On PUP List
The Chicago Bears placed tight end Zach Miller (leg) on the reserve Physically Unable to Perform list, which will end his season. The Bears signed Miller to a one-year deal on Monday as a good-faith gesture knowing that it was a long shot that he'd ever play again.
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Terrelle Pryor Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Updating a previous report, Terrelle Pryor (foot) recently had a minor cleanup procedure on his foot and has been in a walking boot during organized team activities, according to sources. However, he's expected to be ready for training camp in July. The good news is that this latest surgery has nothing to do with the […]
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Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For June 6
Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories, and target players who may be […]
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Deshaun Watson, J.J. Watt Expected To Avoid PUP
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (knee) and defensive end J.J. Watt (leg) are progressing so well that neither are expected to start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to a source. That's great news for two of Houston's top players on offense and defense. Watson was on a fantastic pace in […]
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Lamar Jackson Signs Rookie Deal
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson signed his four-year rookie deal on Tuesday. The deal includes a fifth-year option. The Ravens traded back up into the first round to select Jackson, who figures to be the heir apparent to Joe Flacco. While Baltimore won't rush Jackson, we can't help but wonder if they'll put him on […]
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Terrelle Pryor In Walking Boot
New York Jets wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle), who hasn't practiced yet, has been spotted wearing a walking boot. Pryor had ankle surgery last year and played in just nine games in his lone season in Washington. The good news is that this isn't the same ankle he had issues with last season, but it's […]
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Christian McCaffrey Expected To See Bigger Workload
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera doesn't see any reason why second-year running back Christian McCaffrey can't reach 200 carries after seeing 117 in his rookie season. He had 337 carries for 2,019 yards in 14 games in his second season at Stanford in 2015 in addition to 45 catches. As more of the change-of-pace […]
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Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski Report To Minicamp
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said everyone reported to minicamp on Tuesday, including quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski. It caused a stir when both Brady and Gronk skipped voluntary workouts this spring, especially after both considered retirement after their Super Bowl loss. Everything is now fine and dandy in Patriot […]
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Dodgers Select J.T. Ginn 30th Overall
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Brandon High School right-handed pitcher J.T. Ginn with the 30th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. It can be argued that Ginn has one of the best one-two punches in this draft class with a high-90s heater and devastating slider. The 19-year-old does have a maximum-effort delivery, […]
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Noah Naylor Goes To Indians In First Round
The Cleveland Indians selected St. Joan of Arc High School catcher Noah Naylor out of Canada with the 29th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Noah is the younger brother of current minor league first baseman Josh Naylor, who was a first-round pick of the Marlins in 2015. Noah is a raw […]
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Astros Take Seth Beer 28th Overall
The Houston Astros selected Clemson outfielder Seth Beer 28th overall in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Beer boasts power from the left side of the plate but also has great plate discipline. He could be moved around on defense because he's not the best defender, and he could even settle in as a first […]
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Mason Denaburg Drafted By Nationals At No. 27
The Washington Nationals selected Merritt Island High School pitcher Mason Denaburg with the 27th overall pick of the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. A spring biceps injury hurt this right-hander's draft stock, and he also was a bit behind due to playing football. However, he has a fastball that sits in the mid-90s and a […]
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Red Sox Select Triston Casas 26th Overall
The Boston Red Sox selected American Heritage High School third baseman Triston Casas with the 26th overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday. Casas' calling card is his power, and he probably won't stick at third base. In order for Casas to rise quickly through the minors leagues and eventually make an impact […]
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DeVante Parker Putting In Extra Work
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Devante Parker is spending more time inside the team's facilities than any other player since last season ended. He has been managing his health and also doing a lot of film study. The 25-year-old was hyped up last season only to disappoint with 57 catches for 670 yards and one touchdown […]
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Shane Ray To Be Held Out Of Workouts
Denver Broncos linebacker Shane Ray (wrist) is dealing with a sore wrist and will be held out of workouts moving forward, according to head coach Vance Joseph. It's the same wrist that required three surgeries last season. It's not a good sign for Ray and is perhaps why the team didn't pick up his fifth-year […]
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Bears Sign Zach Miller
The Chicago Bears signed free-agent tight end Zach Miller to a one-year contract on Monday for the veteran minimum. Miller has had nine surgeries to save his leg since dislocating his knee last year and is unlikely to be able to return to the playing field. He has zero fantasy value.
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Taylor Gabriel To Be More Than Gimmick Player
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy expects wide receiver Taylor Gabriel to be more than a gimmick player in his first season with the team. Wide receivers coach Mike Furrey sees a "great opportunity" for Gabriel in this offense after he combined for 68 catches for 957 yards and seven touchdowns the last two years […]
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Kirk Cousins Could Be Better In Red Zone
Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo may be able to get more production out of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the red zone in 2018. DeFilippo was responsible for much of Philadelphia's red-zone schemes last season, and they led the league in red-zone efficiency. The Vikings will likely run the ball much more in the red […]
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