Bears Draft Roquan Smith Eighth Overall

The Chicago Bears selected Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith with the eighth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Smith is a highly skilled player that is extremely versatile in the middle of the defense. He's a skilled blitzer as well and has excellent awareness in the passing game as well. He should step in right […]

Bills Trade Up And Take Josh Allen At Seventh Overall

The Buffalo Bills traded up to select Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen at seventh overall in the 2018 NFL draft. Allen is probably the biggest project quarterback in this year's draft, but he could be starting immediately in Buffalo, as A.J. McCarron is at the top of their current depth chart. Expect both Allen and McCarron […]

Colts Go With Quenton Nelson Sixth Overall

The Indianapolis Colts selected Notre Dame offensive guard Quenton Nelson with the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Nelson will certainly help Indy's ground game, and more importantly will help Andrew Luck stay upright if he's able to come back from his shoulder injury this season.

Broncos Select Bradley Chubb Fifth Overall

The Denver Broncos selected North Carolina State defensive end Bradley Chubb with the fifth overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. Chubb may be the second most talented overall player in this year's draft class. He's a beast off the end and can also defend the run excellently. He'll pair nicely with Von Miller rushing […]

Browns Take Denzel Ward Fourth Overall

The Cleveland Browns selected Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. The Browns definitely needed to shore up their secondary. Ward can both cover deep and defend the run with great skill.

Jets Go With Sam Darnold At Third Overall

The New York Jets selected USC quarterback Sam Darnold with the third overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The Jets were definitely going to go with a signal caller after trading up to third overall. Darnold was a candidate to go first overall to the Browns, but he'll land in the Big Apple instead. […]

Giants Draft Saquon Barkley Second Overall

The New York Giants selected Penn State running back Saquon Barkley second overall in the 2018 NFL draft. The Giants weren't about to let Barkley get past them at No. 2. With Eli Manning aging and declining rapidly, the G-Men want to upgrade their backfield to make it easier on him. Barkley is arguably the […]

Browns Select Baker Mayfield First Overall

The Cleveland Browns selected Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL draft. It was expected all along that the Browns would choose a franchise quarterback with the first overall pick, so this doesn't come as a huge surprise. Mayfield has height and off-field questions, but his intangibles on the […]

Jose Abreu Still Out With Flu

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (flu) remains out of the lineup Thursday against Royals starter Jacob Junis due to the flu. Abreu sat out Wednesday as well, but he should be able to return very soon, possibly on Friday. He has been solid this year and should be immediately returned to fantasy lineups […]

Kris Bryant Remains Out Thursday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (head) remains out of the lineup Thursday against starter Chase Anderson and the Brewers. Bryant hasn't played since Sunday since being hit in the head, but he should be able to return sometime this weekend. Get him back in your lineups whenever he returns to the Cubs'. Infielder Tommy […]

Saints Considering Trading Up In First Round

The New Orleans Saints have made calls about potentially moving up from the No. 27 pick in the first round of Thursday's draft, according to sources. They could be interested in moving up if a certain quarterback that they like falls. Quarterback Drew Brees is getting long in the tooth and is only under contract […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Charles Sims

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are re-signing running back Charles Sims to a one-year deal Thursday. Sims ran just 21 times for 95 yards and no touchdowns in 2017, but he also added 35 receptions for 249 yards and a score. He's merely running back depth behind Jacquizz Rodgers and Peyton Barber in Tampa, and the […]

Dolphins Make It Clear That Ryan Tannehill Is Their Starter

Even though the Miami Dolphins haven't ruled out trading up in the first round to take a quarterback on Thursday, they have made it clear that quarterback Ryan Tannehill is their starter for the 2018 season. Tannehill missed all of 2017 with a knee injury he suffered late in 2016. He had a career year […]

Greg Olsen Signs Two-Year Extension

Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen signed a two-year extension worth $8.55 million on Thursday, according to a source. The deal has a max value of $10.05 million, which could make him the highest paid tight end in the league. A broken foot limited Olsen to a career-low seven games last season, and he wasn't […]

Paul Perkins Needed Surgery For Pec Injury

New York Giants running back Paul Perkins (pectoral) required surgery for his pectoral injury that he suffered while working out before the team's offseason workouts, according to a source. There is no timetable for how long he'll be sidelined. It's not good news for a running back that was looking at a decreased role heading […]

Odell Beckham Jr. Taking Part In Individual Drills

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) was seen catching passes and doing non-contact work in individual drills Thursday. It's a great sign for OBJ, and he should be able to take part in organized team activities, assuming he suffers no setbacks. After some trade speculation this offseason, it looks like Beckham isn't […]

Josh Rosen's Personality May Clash With Certain Teams

UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen may be the most intelligent quarterback in this year's class, and he could even be the consensus most talented overall passer. However, he won't be a personality fit for every team. "To me, he's Jay Cutler and Jeff George. I just can't get past that in my head," a quarterbacks coach […]

49ers Covet Tremaine Edmunds

The San Francisco 49ers covet Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds at nine overall in the draft. If he's already gone by then, the 49ers could decide to trade back and target Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch. Linebacker is an area of need for the Niners, but promising sophomore Reuben Foster may not be suspended […]

Reuben Foster Receives A Break In Legal Matter

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster's girlfriend is apparently initially lied to police about Foster injuring her during a February incident at his home, according to the girlfriend's attorney. The attorney, Stephanie Rickard, said that the girlfriend's injuries were suffered in a fight with another woman and there was video evidence of the fight. “(Foster) […]

Lamar Jackson's Football IQ A Question Mark

Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson has enough arm strength to be drafted as a quarterback in the NFL, but his inconsistent accuracy and lack of football IQ remain a big question. "He's an awesome athlete. He will not be able to play (quarterback) in this league, mark my words," an offensive coordinator said. "When he throws, […]

Rangers Place Adrian Beltre On DL, Activate Doug Fister

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Adrian Beltre (hamstring) on the 10-day disabled list Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. Outfielder Ryan Rua was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, and starting pitcher Doug Fister (hip) was activated from the DL in order to start against the A's. Reliever Matt Bush was also optioned to the […]

Tim Beckham Placed On DL

The Baltimore Orioles placed third baseman Tim Beckham (groin) on the 10-day disabled list (retroactive to April 24) with a left groin strain on Wednesday. Infielder Jace Peterson was added to the 25-man roster in a corresponding move. After breaking out last season, Beckham was off to a rough start, hitting just .179 with a […]

Eric Thames Going On DL With Torn Thumb Ligament

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Eric Thames (thumb) will be placed on the disabled list after an MRI exam showed a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. It's a serious injury that will require surgery and keep the slugging left-hander out for at least two months. Pitcher Brandon Woodruff was recalled from Triple-A Colorado […]

Mac Williamson Scratched Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mac Williamson (neck) has been scratched from the lineup Wednesday due to neck stiffness after he crashed into the outfield wall Tuesday. Outfielder Austin Jackson will now start in center field against Nationals starter Max Scherzer. Williamson has done nothing but hit since being called up last week, going 6-for-19 with […]

Dez Bryant Turned Down Deal With Ravens

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant turned down a multi-year offer from the Baltimore Ravens because he apparently prefers a one-year, prove-it deal, according to a source. Baltimore wouldn't have been the best landing spot for the aging receiver anyway after they added Michael Crabtree, John Brown and Willie Snead in free agency. Bryant may be […]

Eight Teams Showing Interest In C.J. Anderson

Eight teams are showing interest in free-agent running back C.J. Anderson, but there is not timetable for him to sign, according to a source close to Anderson. No specific teams were named, but Anderson should eventually find a team after posting his first career 1,000-yard season with Denver in 2017. However, he had just three […]

Patriots Have Legitimate Interest In Lamar Jackson

The New England Patriots interest in Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson is legitimate. The Patriots have been tied to Jackson for a while, and it looks like they are really considering him as the heir apparent to Tom Brady. Jackson could easily fall in the first round, but New England still may need to trade up […]

Dez Bryant Not Expected To Sign Until After Draft

Free-agent wide receiver Dez Bryant isn't expected to sign with a team until after the draft this weekend. The 29-year-old hasn't really received much interest on the open market since he was released from the Cowboys. It may have something to do with the fact that he's declined in recent seasons and led the NFL […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets For April 25

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature, use this column on a […]

Teddy Bridgewater Not A Lock For Roster Spot

New York Jets quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (knee) won't be a lock for a roster spot with the team expected to draft a quarterback with the third overall pick on Thursday. Christian Hackenberg and Bryce Petty are trade/release candidates, but Bridgewater must prove he's healthy in order to stick around. New York isn't so sure Bridgewater […]