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Curtis Samuel Participating At Practice
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was back at practice on Monday after being limited to individual drills on the sidelines last week. The 25-year-old seems like he is on track to play in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, but the lack of practice time he has logged with Ryan Fitzpatrick... Read More
Dyami Brown Impressing Ryan Fitzpatrick
Washington Football Team wide receiver Dyami Brown is starting to earn the trust of his quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. The veteran signal-caller has shown confidence in the rookie, which could mean that Brown is in for a larger role than most have anticipated. "You could just tell that he's a playmaker. He likes being out there... Read More
John Bates Listed As No. 2 Tight End
Washington Football Team tight end John Bates has locked up the backup role to starter Logan Thomas, according to the team's current depth chart. Washington used a fourth-round pick on Bates in the 2021 draft, so it should be no surprise he beat out Sammis Reyes and Ricky Seals-Jones for the No. 2 spot. The... Read More
Washington Signs Eddy Pineiro To Practice Squad
The Washington Football Team has signed kicker Eddy Pineiro to their practice squad. The 25-year-old didn't play during the 2020 season, so his most recent action was in 2019. The former Chicago Bear made 23-of-28 field goals while making 27-of-29 extra points during his only NFL season. Pineiro was most recently with the Indianapolis Colts,... Read More
Antonio Gibson Says Sophomore Season Will Be “Something Special”
Washington Football Team running back Antonio Gibson has been identified by many as a potential breakout player heading into his second year as a pro. In a recent interview, Gibson said he has his eyes on "something special" as he will be relied on to carry the load in the Washington backfield this season. The... Read More
Byron Leftwich Says Mike Evans Is The “Best He’s Ever Been”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans had a lights-out training camp according to the team's offensive coordinator, Byron Leftwich. "It's kind of been under the radar, this is the best he's been since we've been around him," Leftwich said. The 28-year-old will look to accomplish the eighth consecutive 1,000-yard season to begin his career.... Read More
Jamison Crowder Lands On COVID-19 List
New York Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder (groin) was placed on the COVID-19 list after testing positive on Friday. The 28-year-old could now be in jeopardy of missing Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers, so fantasy managers in deeper leagues should begin to look elsewhere if they were relying on him in the season opener.... Read More
Raiders Sign Peyton Barber
The Las Vegas Raiders have signed running back Peyton Barber from the Washington practice squad to solidify the position after Jalen Richard was placed on the injured reserve list. Barber played in Washington last season where he finished with 94 carries for 258 yards and four touchdowns after he spent the first four seasons of... Read More
Javonte Williams Getting High Praise From Teammates
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams has received an impressive comparison from newly named starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater. Bridgewater compared the rookie to his former teammate in New Orleans, Alvin Kamara. "He possesses some of those qualities that you see in Kamara. He's a guy who is extremely smart, he catches the ball well out... Read More
Marquise Brown Back At Practice
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown (hamstring) was back at practice on Wednesday after being sidelined for the past four weeks. Baltimore will be without Rashod Bateman to open the season, so Brown's early-season outlook is a bit better without him in the lineup. He figures to be one of Lamar Jackson's favorite targets along... Read More
Giovani Bernard Dealing With Ankle Injury
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Giovani Bernard (ankle) missed practice on Thursday with what is being described as a "mild high-ankle sprain." Head coach Bruce Arians doesn't seem overly concerned with the injury and expects the veteran to be back for their Week 1 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Although Bernard is expected to be... Read More
CeeDee Lamb Activated From COVID-19 List
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was activated from the COVID-19 list on Thursday, along with safety Damontae Kazee and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins. The sophomore hasn't had a full practice with quarterback Dak Prescott since the middle of August, so the next week will be very important for the two to get some work... Read More
Curtis Samuel Expected To Be Back Monday
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) is expected to be back at practice in full pads on Monday, according to head coach Ron Rivera. When addressing the media on Thursday, Rivera noted that his optimism is very high for the dynamic receiver, as he plans to use him all over the field in... Read More
Curtis Samuel Still Sidelined
Washington Football Team wide receiver Curtis Samuel (groin) was spotted working off to the side at practice on Thursday. The coaching staff has said in the past that they would not rush him back, but this is something that he has been dealing with since minicamp in June. The former Carolina Panther could have used... Read More
Fantasy Football Live Chat @ 8 PM - Draft Prep Q&A
It's officially draft season... do you know who to draft? RotoBaller's Tommy Adamopoulos (@tadamopoulos23) will be hosting a live Q&A chat session on Wednesday September 1st at 8:00 pm ET. Come join in on the fun and get your fantasy football questions answered, or just stick around for some NFL talk! All throughout the NFL... Read More
Broncos Cut Royce Freeman
The Denver Broncos have cut running back Royce Freeman after the 25-year-old spent each of the past three seasons with the team. In 46 career games, he has totaled 297 carries for 1,187 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns while adding 69 receptions for 409 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. With the additions of... Read More
Irv Smith Jr. Likely To Miss Entire Season
Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. (meniscus) will likely miss the entirety of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery on Wednesday morning. Based on the four-to-five month recovery timetable for an injury of this nature, the Vikings will likely opt to get him fully healthy for the start of the 2022 campaign. Smith was... Read More
Bears Sign Breshad Perriman
The Chicago Bears have signed wide receiver Breshad Perriman to a one-year deal after he was released by the Detroit Lions on Tuesday. The 27-year-old finished with 30 receptions for 505 yards and three touchdowns with the New York Jets last season, which led many to believe he would be the WR1 in a very... Read More
Carolina Releases David Moore
The Carolina Panthers have released wide receiver David Moore after signing him during the free agency period this offseason. The former Seattle receiver saw his spot on the depth chart continue to fall with the emergence of Shi Smith, Brandon Zylstra, and Terrace Marshall Jr. With D.J. Moore and Robby Anderson headlining the Carolina receiving... Read More
Jaret Patterson “Can Be Pretty Special”
Washington Football Team running back Jaret Patterson has drawn some high praise from the team's general manager, Martin Mayhew. The undrafted free agent did enough throughout camp and the preseason to earn himself a spot on the 53-man roster, as he beat out Peyton Barber for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart. "He's... Read More
Antonio Gandy-Golden Signs With Washington Practice Squad
After being released on Tuesday, wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden has signed with the Washington Football Team practice squad. The 23-year-old caught just one pass for three yards in his rookie season and hasn't received the opportunity you would expect out of a fourth-round draft pick. With the additions of Curtis Samuel, Adam Humphries, and Dyami... Read More
Peyton Barber Heads To Washington Practice Squad
After releasing running back Peyton Barber ahead of the 53-man roster deadline on Tuesday, the Washington Football Team signed him to their practice squad on Wednesday. The 27-year-old played in all 16 games last year, posting 94 carries for 258 yards and four touchdowns. The emergence of Jaret Patterson ultimately led to Barber being cut,... Read More
Darnell Mooney (WR, CHI) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~140 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~157 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears selected wide receiver Darnell Mooney in the fifth round of the 2020 draft, and the former Tulane standout proved to be one of the biggest steals of the draft. With an ADP of pick 157, the sophomore receiver has an opportunity to be... Read More
Trey Lance (QB, SF) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~120 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~137 ANALYSIS: The San Fransisco 49ers gave up a ton of assets to move up to the third pick in the 2021 draft to select quarterback Trey Lance out of North Dakota State. There will be competition for the starting job between Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, but it seems that the... Read More
Rashaad Penny (RB, SEA) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~145 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~164 ANALYSIS: When the Seattle Seahawks drafted running back Rashaad Penny in the first round of the 2018 draft, there were high expectations for the former San Diego State standout. Significant injuries and the emergence of Chris Carson led Penny to start off his career in a very underwhelming fashion.... Read More
Washington Releases Jonathan Williams
The Washington Football Team has released running back Jonathan Williams. The 27-year-old had just one carry for five yards in Detroit last year, and in 2019 he finished with 49 carries for 235 yards and one touchdown in Indianapolis. It is not shocking that Williams was cut, with much of the reasoning being the emergence... Read More
Washington Cuts Antonio Gandy-Golden
The Washington Football Team has cut wide receiver Antonio Gandy-Golden ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster deadline. The 2020 fourth-round pick had a solid camp, but a loaded wide receiver room in Washington was ultimately the deciding factor in his departure. The 23-year-old should be able to find an opportunity to play elsewhere, as his 6-foot-4... Read More
Henry Ruggs III (WR, LV) - 2021 Fantasy Football Draft Sleepers
BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~115 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~129 ANALYSIS: Henry Ruggs III is ready to take on a bigger role in his sophomore year, and the Raiders will need him to do exactly that. Nelson Agholor's departure leaves 82 vacated targets in the Las Vegas offense, and now he only has Bryan Edwards, Hunter Renfrow, John Brown as his... Read More
Washington Releases Peyton Barber
The Washington Football Team has released running back Peyton Barber as the deadline to cut to a 53-man roster on Tuesday approaches. Barber was outperformed by rookie running back Jaret Patterson in the preseason and during camp, which is the main reason Washington decided to move on from him. The 27-year-old carried the ball 94... Read More
Patriots Release Cam Newton
The New England Patriots have released quarterback Cam Newton as they trim their roster to 53 ahead of Tuesday's deadline. Newton struggled in training camp as he had to miss time on the COVID-19 list, which opened up an opportunity for quarterback Mac Jones to take the job and run with it. It is not... Read More
