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Matthew Stafford More Comfortable With Offense
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford said he has a much better understanding of the offense and its concepts heading into his second year with the team after winning the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals. "At this point in the year last season, I think to myself what I knew about this team and... Read More
Miguel Vargas Makes Futures Game
Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Miguel Vargas has made the Futures Game roster. It's no surprise with Vargas performing at an elite level for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The infielder has been adding to his versatility lately with action in left field and that could help ascend him to a stacked Dodgers big-league roster at some... Read More
Eury Perez Continues To Dominate In Double-A
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Eury Perez continued his dominant ways on Thursday for Double-A Pensacola. On a day that he was named to the Futures Game, the 19-year-old showed up in style and tossed six innings with two hits, one run, zero walks and 10 strikeouts. It was just another day at the office for... Read More
JD Davison, Brodric Thomas To Compete For Roster Spot
Boston Celtics guards JD Davison and Brodric Thomas are expected to compete for a roster spot this summer. These two are young athletic players who could end up surprising people during training camp. However, the Celtics are extremely crowded on the perimeter. It would be nearly impossible for either player to earn themselves enough minutes... Read More
Aron Baynes To Work Out For Teams
Free-agent center Aron Baynes is scheduled to work out for NBA teams on Friday. The 35-year-old missed the entire 2021-2022 season due to a spinal cord injury. Baynes spent nearly two months in a hospital due to the issue. It's amazing that Baynes has got back to the point where he can play basketball. It's... Read More
Baker Mayfield Passes Physical, Officially A Panther
Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield passed his physical, completing the pending trade with Cleveland. The signal-caller had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder back in January, so since everything checked out from a medical standpoint, he is now officially a Panther. Mayfield's tenure with the Browns had its ups and downs, and he finished his final... Read More
Josh Gordon Could Make Final Roster
The Kansas City Chiefs are optimistic that six-year veteran wide receiver Josh Gordon can be a nice target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes in limited opportunities. Gordon performed better with each week during the offseason program and could earn the roster spot that went to Daurice Fountain last year. Fountain will be in a battle with... Read More
Marquez Valdes-Scantling Has Excellent Offseason
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was the best receiver in the team's offseason program, writes The Athletic's Nate Taylor. Valdes-Scantling offers a combination of size and speed that quarterback Patrick Mahomes has never had before. He'll help replace Tyreek Hill and will be competing for targets alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Travis... Read More
Chase Edmonds Lined Up To Be Lead Back
Miami Dolphins running back Chase Edmonds signed a two-year, $12.6 million deal this offseason after spending his first four seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, and it seems like he's going to enter the year as Miami's lead back. Edmonds has plenty of versatility and should see the majority of the opportunities, but he'll also be... Read More
Justin Herbert Working On His Footwork
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has the most completions (839) and passing yards (9,350) through the first two seasons of his career in league history and is also the first QB to throw 30-plus touchdowns in each of his first two seasons, but he's still looking for ways to improve heading into his third... Read More
Kendrick Bourne Could Emerge As Top Threat
Patriots.com's Paul Perillo writes that he could see New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne emerging as the team's top pass-catching threat this year due to his speed and ability to gain yards after the catch. Bourne was pretty consistent over the second half of the season, and he could be second-year quarterback Mac Jones'... Read More
Jalen Smith Likely To Be Starting Power Forward
Indiana Pacers forward Jalen Smith decided to stick around with the organization this offseason. He signed a two-year deal with the team, which could end up being a great move by Smith. Recently, head coach Rick Carlisle mentioned that Smith signed here to be the starting power forward. It's worth noting that the Pacers have... Read More
Lonnie Walker IV Sees Himself Fitting Perfectly With Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Lonnie Walker IV inked a one-year contract earlier this offseason to join a talented LA squad. His signing was made official Wednesday, after which he spoke to the media and said, "I'm very excited for this opportunity. … I'm here to win." Walker made clear that he would embrace his... Read More
Panthers Acquiring Baker Mayfield
The Carolina Panthers are acquiring quarterback Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday in exchange for a 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick, according to sources. The deal is pending a physical, and all parties split the financials to make the deal happen. The long-awaited trade has finally happened. Mayfield will join a QB room... Read More
Dyami Brown Expects To Improve In Year 2
Washington Commanders second-year wide receiver Dyami Brown flew under the radar during offseason workouts. The former third-rounder had high expectations in his rookie season, but injuries and overall inconsistent play led to an underwhelming first season in the NFL, when he finished with 12 catches on 25 targets for 165 yards and no touchdowns in... Read More
Bills Working To Make Offense More Versatile For Josh Allen
The Buffalo Bills are working to make the offense more versatile for quarterback Josh Allen, and it began when they signed tight end O.J. Howard and receiver Jamison Crowder, and it continued when they drafted running back James Cook and receiver Khalil Shakir. During offseason workouts, returning players sometimes lined up in new spots and... Read More
Thomas Bryant Agrees To One-Year Deal With Lakers
Free-agent center Thomas Bryant agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers. The 24-year-old, who tore his ACL in January of 2021, has averaged 10.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists during his five seasons of service. He will now be suiting up for L.A. for the second time of his career, having played for... Read More
David Bednar Earns Save No. 13 Tuesday
Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar picked up his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Yankees. Bednar entered the game to pitch the ninth inning and protect a three-run lead. He got the first out on a line-out, allowed a single, got the second out on a force-out, and struck out... Read More
Steelers Not Expected To Pay Diontae Johnson
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't expected to offer wide receiver Diontae Johnson anything near what Terry McLaurin got from the Washington Commanders or any other receiver that received more than $20 million per year. The Athletic's Mark Kaboly sees the Steelers offering him something, but it won't be what he thinks he can get on the... Read More
Michael Pittman Jr. A Fan Of Matt Ryan
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who finished last year 18th in the NFL in receiving yards and 18th in catches, is a huge fan of new quarterback Matt Ryan. Pittman has been very impressed with the ball placement of Ryan, and the new signal-caller should help Pittman achieve his 2022 goal of proving... Read More
Micah Parsons Eyeing Sack Record In 2022
Dallas Cowboys pass-rusher Micah Parsons had 13 sacks as a rookie and won Defensive Rookie of the Year, but he's setting his sights higher in his second NFL season. "Yeah, 15's like the minimum. 15's what I wanna hit. But definitely 23 is that goal, to break the record," Parsons said. The 23-year-old pass-rushing linebacker... Read More
James Proche II Stands Out In Offseason Workouts
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver James Proche II continually stood out during offseason practices. It's happened before with Proche and it hasn't translated to game days, partly because the Ravens haven't given him much of an opportunity. But The Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec thinks he'll get a bigger opportunity this year and wouldn't be surprised if he... Read More
John Konchar Has Contract Guaranteed
Memphis Grizzlies forward John Konchar had his $2.3 million salary become fully guaranteed. The 26-year-old has been in the league for three years, all in Memphis, and has averaged 4.4 points, 3.8 boards, and 1.3 assists while shooting 40.6% from deep. It appears the Grizzlies want to keep him around, and it's possible he will... Read More
Paul Reed Looking To Prove His Worth
Philadelphia 76ers center Paul Reed has been putting in work this offseason. While the 23-year-old won't be on the team's roster for the Las Vegas Summer League, he will be suiting up for the Salt Lake City version. Reed, who was selected with the No. 58 pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, has averaged only... Read More
Allen Lazard Could Be No. 1 Receiver
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard is expected to see a heavier workload heading into next season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers mentioned that he's excited about Lazard getting a chance to be the No. 1 receiver. Last season, Lazard set career highs in receptions (40), receiving yards (513), and touchdowns (8) in 15 games last... Read More
Jauan Jennings Having Great Offseason
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings is reportedly having the best offseason of his career, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan. The second-year receiver is likely to become the No. 3 option in this offense. Last season, Jennings finished with 24 receptions, 282 receiving yards, and five touchdowns in 16 games. It was a... Read More
Lawrence Cager Makes Strides At OTAs
The real star of the New York Jets organized team activities was tight end Lawrence Cager, who was converted from a receiver. He worked mostly with the third-team offense, but he was making two or three catches every day. Cager is clearly the most athletic player the Jets have at the tight end position, and... Read More
Tyler Conklin Makes The Most Of Offseason Reps
New York Jets tight end Tyler Conklin seized the majority of the repetitions at tight end during offseason practices because of the absences of C.J. Uzomah and Jeremy Ruckert. Conklin made the most of his extra work in the spring, and quarterback Zach Wilson is looking Conklin's way more often, especially in the red zone.... Read More
Jason Pinnock Looks Like He Belongs
The New York Jets drafted Jason Pinnock as a cornerback in the fifth round last year but converted him to safety toward the end of 2021 out of necessity. Pinnock impressed in the role and finished with six tackles, two forced fumbles and a pass breakup in 175 defensive snaps. The Jets have made his... Read More
Ashtyn Davis Looks Significantly Improved
New York Jets safety Ashtyn Davis was viewed as a developmental player when he was taken in the third round in 2020. He was robbed of valuable repetitions when organized team activities and minicamp were canceled in his rookie year, and then he suffered a foot injury midway through his first NFL season that put... Read More
