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Bears | Rome Odunze Has Worked At All Three Receiver Spots (Mon Jun 17, 05:01 PM) [jump to this story] Cardinals | Marvin Harrison Jr. taking over (Mon Jun 17, 03:20 PM) [jump to this story] 49ers | Brandon Aiyuk hints cloudy future with 49ers (Mon Jun 17, 02:03 PM) [jump to this story] |
Browns | Deshaun Watson ahead of schedule Wed Jun 19, 03:25 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is ahead of schedule in terms of his recovery from shoulder surgery, according to general manager Andrew Berry.
| Footballguys view: Watson hasn't been the same since joining the Browns. The team hired Ken Dorsey as offensive coordinator in part to help Watson find his game. Fantasy players don't seem sold on a bounceback, with Watson falling to the late rounds of early drafts. If he can play the way he did with the Texans, Watson will be a huge value in fantasy football this year. |
NFL | Connor Williams receiving interest Wed Jun 19, 03:25 PM
Free-agent C Connor Williams (knee) is receiving interest from several teams and expects to be ready to play once the regular season begins. He plans to sign with a team before the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles, Jets, Chargers, Bears, and Giants are all possible landing spots for Williams, who is a solid starter that can upgrade unit with questions on the interior offensive line. A return to the Dolphins isn't out of the question. Williams is one of the more consequential free agents left on the market. |
49ers | SF wants to keep Brandon Aiyuk Wed Jun 19, 03:11 PM
San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk is a player the 49ers wants to sign to an extension but are not willing to match his asking price at this point, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The negotiations are not believed to be dead at this point.
| Footballguys view: We're probably talking about the difference between something like 26 and 28 million per year. Aiyuk's camp is going to push for the most they think they can get in an ever-rising wide receiver salary scale, while the 49ers are going to be measured and pay Aiyuk what they think will get him to sign when the dust settles. That the two sides are still looking for middle ground is a good sign that this will get done. Any team trading for Aiyuk would have to pay him at a level that make the 49ers reluctant and give up a good draft pick to boot. |
Seahawks | Ricky Person joining Seahawks Wed Jun 19, 03:11 PM
Free-agent RB Ricky Person Jr. (Ravens) agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, June 18, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Person is 6'1" 222 and coming off of a solid UFL season with the Birmingham Stallions. He has been in the Ravens organization previously, but hasn't appeared in a regular season game. He'll have an uphill battle to make the roster with 2023 seventh round pick Kenny McIntosh and 2024 UDFA George Holani his main competition for the third or fourth spot behind Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet. |
Chargers | Praise Olatoke financials Wed Jun 19, 03:11 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Praise Olatoke (Ohio State) signed a three-year contract worth $2.83 million with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, June 18.
| Footballguys view: Olatoke is 6'2" 205, and he has been clocked at 10.27 in the 100 meter dash. Olatoke also ran a 4.36 40 at the International Pathway Program (IPP) combine earlier this year. He has very little football experience, coming over from Nigeria to attend Ohio State, but he did play some club football. He's part of the IPP and won't count against the team's 90 man roster limit. |
Falcons | Falcons signing Prince Emili Wed Jun 19, 02:13 PM
Free-agent DT Prince Emili (UFL) is signing with the Atlanta Falcons, per source on Wednesday, June 19. The length and financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Broncos | Broncos signing UFL defender Wed Jun 19, 02:11 PM
Free-agent DE Dondrea Tillman (UFL) is signing with the Denver Broncos, per source on Wednesday, June 19. The deal is for three years and $2.84 million and includes a signing bonus of $10,000.
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Panthers | Panthers interested in UFL standout Wed Jun 19, 01:25 PM
Free-agent DE Breeland Speaks (UFL) is drawing interest from the Carolina Panthers, per source on Tuesday, June 18.
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Titans | Titans interested in Breeland Speaks Wed Jun 19, 01:25 PM
Free-agent DE Breeland Speaks (UFL) is drawing interest from the Tennessee Titans, per source on Tuesday, June 18.
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Steelers | Trenton Thompson cut loose Wed Jun 19, 12:39 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers S Trenton Thompson was waived on Wednesday, June 19.
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Cowboys | Cowboys to sign UFL standout Wed Jun 19, 12:31 PM
Free-agent LB Willie Harvey Jr. (UFL) plans to sign with the Dallas Cowboys, per source on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Cowboys | Cowboys working out UFL standout Wed Jun 19, 12:05 PM
Free-agent LB Jonathan Garvin (UFL) is working out for the Dallas Cowboys, per his agents on Wednesday, June 19.
Link to story Browns | Amari Cooper wants more years Wed Jun 19, 11:25 AM
Cleveland Browns WR Amari Cooper and the team remain at odds over the length of a potential extension, according to sources. Cooper is seeking a contract extension of at least two years guaranteed. The Browns, however, are reluctant to offer Cooper beyond a one-year extension. They have have been willing to include some guaranteed money for the extra year.
| Footballguys view: Cooper wants to get a reset on his compensation to current elevated wide receiver pay levels, and over multiple years. The Browns were smart to acquire Cooper for only a fifth round pick when the Cowboys thought he was overpaid at $20 million a season. Now they face a similar decision after signing Jerry Jeudy - whom the Broncos clearly were not attached to - to a multi-year extension following his acquisition. |
Dolphins | Marcus Maye contact numbers Wed Jun 19, 09:38 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Marcus Maye (Saints) signed a one-year contract worth $1.3775 million - including a $167,600 signing bonus - with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, June 18.
| Footballguys view: Maye will provide much needed veteran depth behind Jevon Holland and Jordan Poyer. He'll compete with Elijah Campbell for snaps as the third safety. Nik Needham is also being cross-trained at safety and could figure into the position battle for the #3 safety job. Campbell could still make the team because of his special teams contributions and ability to play cornerback. |
Jets | Takkarist McKinley financials Wed Jun 19, 09:38 AM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DE Takkarist McKinley (Cowboys) signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the New York Jets on Tuesday, June 18.
| Footballguys view: Football lore remembers the Cowboys taking Taco Charlton over T.J. Watt, but the Atlanta Falcons also took an edge rusher a few picks ahead of Watt that didn't make it to the end of his rookie deal. McKinley was selected with the 26th pick of the 2017 draft - one pick ahead of Tre'Davious White - and they moved up five spots to do it. McKinley has been with the Raiders, Browns, Titans, Rams, and Cowboys since. He made the Jets after a tryout and will be reunited with Jets defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who was the Falcons linebackers coach when they selected him in 2017. |
Dolphins | Calais Campbell will move up and down the line Tue Jun 18, 10:18 PM
Miami Dolphins DL Calais Campbell told reporters on Monday, June 17, that he will be 'very surprised if I don't play literally every position on the d-line at some point in time (in 2024).'
Link to story NFL | David Bakhtiari wants to continue playing Tue Jun 18, 08:26 PM
Free-agent OT David Bakhtiari (Packers) said he is happy with his progress from his latest knee surgery and hopes to be able to play a few more seasons.
Link to story Jets | Kohl Levao joining Jets Tue Jun 18, 07:42 PM
Free-agent OG Kohl Levao (UFL) agreed to terms with the New York Jets Tuesday, June 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Titans | T'Vondre Sweat expected for camp Tue Jun 18, 07:37 PM
Tennessee Titans DT T'Vondre Sweat (undisclosed) has been dealing with an injury but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story Broncos | Dondrea Tillman to work out Tue Jun 18, 07:24 PM
Free-agent DE Dondrea Tillman (UFL) is scheduled to work out for the Denver Broncos Wednesday, June 19.
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Saints | Jesper Horsted contract particulars Tue Jun 18, 05:02 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent TE Jesper Horsted signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the New Orleans Saints on Friday, June 14.
Link to story Chargers | Tony Jefferson financials Tue Jun 18, 04:56 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Tony Jefferson (Giants) signed a one-year contract worth $1.21 million with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Broncos | Andre Smith contact numbers Tue Jun 18, 04:54 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent LB Andre X. Smith (Falcons) signed a one-year contract worth $1.125 million with the Denver Broncos on Tuesday, June 18.
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Giants | Chase Cota put on IR Tue Jun 18, 04:50 PM
New York Giants WR Chase Cota (collarbone) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Saints | Faion Hicks let go Tue Jun 18, 04:43 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Faion Hicks was released on Tuesday, June 18.
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Lions | James Turner gets the boot Tue Jun 18, 04:40 PM
Detroit Lions PK James Turner was waived on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Broncos | Bo Nix In A Three-Way Battle For Starting Job Tue Jun 18, 04:35 PM
Bo Nix is in a three-way battle for the starting job with Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson.
| Footballguys view: Coach Sean Payton split the work evenly among the trio throughout the offseason program, which ended Wednesday with the second minicamp practice. While reports indicate Stidham has the early lead, ESPN.com's Jeff Legwold contends Nix has shown he has developed at least some comfort level with the playbook and has displayed accuracy, particularly in the short and intermediate routes. Our initial projections have Nix starting 15 games this season. Nothing we've seen or heard to this point changes that. |
Chiefs | Xavier Worthy Should Be Good To Go For Training Camp Tue Jun 18, 04:32 PM
Rookie WR Xavier Worthy did not practice for much of the offseason because of a sore hamstring so the Chiefs didn't get an extensive look at him. The Chiefs said they were being cautious and that barring a setback he should be good to go at training camp.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Adam Teicher, Worthy had an up-and-down performance at the team's rookie camp shortly after he was drafted. He dropped some passes the first day but responded with some big plays at the next practice. As Footballguy Jason Wood put it this week, "Worthy has the requisite skill set to give Patrick Mahomes II a legitimate outside star again, something the team has longed for since letting Tyreek Hill walk." Still, Worthy is getting WR3 treatment on Underdog, just two spots after teammate Marquise Brown. That price is going to be worth watching. |
Panthers | Daewood Davis inks deal with Carolina Tue Jun 18, 04:32 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent WR Daewood Davis (UFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, June 18.
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Raiders | Adams Impressed With Brock Bowers' Business-Like Approach Tue Jun 18, 04:30 PM
Brock Bowers glides when he runs, his stride resembling that of a free-flowing wideout more than a stereotypical lumbering tight end. And when not hauling in passes in practice, he has caught the attention of three-time All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, who is so impressed with Bowers' no-nonsense attitude off the field he gave him a nickname. "That's 'BM,' man," Adams said. "That's the 'Business Man.'"
| Footballguys view: Adams further explained: "[Bowers] doesn't care about nothing else other than just locking in on football. I tried to tell a joke to get him to laugh, talking to the rookies. Sitting there stone-faced, he didn't laugh. That's BM right there. I see what he's about." While we all might have hoped for a better landing spot (and a better QB situation, not battling Adams for targets), Footballguy Sigmund Bloom recently wrote, "Bowers is the type of talent you bet on to transcend his situation eventually, so his ranking is unchanged even though his destination wasn't a positive one." |
49ers | Ricky Pearsall Working In A Variety Of Spots Tue Jun 18, 04:28 PM
Ricky Pearsall has been exactly as advertised. The Niners have used him at multiple receiver positions in the offense and as a punt returner, which is probably his best ticket to touching the ball early in his rookie year.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Nick Wagoner, the team wants Pearsall to be able to step in anywhere in case of injury, and he so far has proved plenty versatile, according to coach Kyle Shanahan. "We're getting him a lot of reps, getting a lot of different routes, trying all the positions and we've been really impressed with how he's started off," Shanahan said. The Athletic's Matt Barrows also had great things to say about Pearsall in a conversation last weekend, noting in particular that Pearsall gives the team flexibility should they eventually move on from one of their current starters. |
Vikings | J.J. McCarthy Worked Through Expected Ups And Downs In OTAs Tue Jun 18, 04:26 PM
In sum, J.J. McCarthy looked like a quarterback with the talent to be a top-10 pick but with the inexperience of a 21-year-old. In other words: Exactly what should have been expected.
| Footballguys view: As ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert reported, at times during OTAs, the newcomer fit darts into small windows against aggressive coverage. On other occasions, McCarthy bounced passes to receivers with no defenders in the drill. The QB kept the appropriate perspective throughout and didn't let the up and (more importantly) down moments weigh on him. His work in training camp will determine whether McCarthy is ready to open the season as the starter or if the team will go with veteran Sam Darnold under center. |
Jaguars | Brian Thomas Jr. Picking Up Offense Quickly Tue Jun 18, 04:25 PM
QB Trevor Lawrence said he was impressed with how quickly rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has picked up the offense, and offensive coordinator Press Taylor echoed that, but added that he'd like the former LSU standout to speak a little more. "He's not a big talker. So you're not always sure, you're searching for feedback," Taylor said. "Are you picking up what we're saying? So far it's always translated over the field pretty good. So he's getting it in some way, shape or form. We want more out of him communication-wise just so we know what he's thinking. Does this make sense to you? How do you relate this? For the most part, he kind of nods and looks at you and goes out on the field and does it right. So that's encouraging."
| Footballguys view: As SI.com's John Shipley recently suggested, Thomas is looking to be the next in a long line of LSU wide receivers set to make an instant impact in the NFL. Thomas starred for the Tigers in 2023, catching 68 passes for 1,177 yards and 17 touchdowns. Thomas and LSU teammate Malik Nabers, taken by the Giants, were the fourth and second receivers selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. It's fair to say Thomas gets a better quarterback in Jacksonville than Nabers does in New York. In addition, with Calvin Ridley and Zay Jones both moving on as free agents, Thomas will get ample opportunity to earn a legitimate role this season. |
Patriots | Liam Fornadel joins the fold in New England Tue Jun 18, 04:18 PM
Free-agent OG Liam Fornadel (UFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Redmond officially on board Tue Jun 18, 04:09 PM
Free-agent DT Jalen Redmond (Panthers) signed an undisclosed contract with the Minnesota Vikings on Tuesday, June 18. WR Devron Harper was waived to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Dolphins | Miami makes it official with Calais Campbell Tue Jun 18, 03:57 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent DL Calais Campbell (Falcons) signed an undisclosed contract with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, June 18. WR Mathew Sexton was waived to make room for him on the roster.
Link to story Cowboys | Gareon Conley catches on with Dallas Tue Jun 18, 03:48 PM
Free-agent CB Gareon Conley (UFL) signed an undisclosed contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Seahawks | Seattle lands Ricky Person Jr. Tue Jun 18, 03:41 PM
Free-agent RB Ricky Person Jr. (UFL) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Lions | Jake Bates financials Tue Jun 18, 03:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions PK Jake Bates signed a two-year contract worth $1.98 million - including a $100,000 signing bonus - on Tuesday, June 18.
Link to story Patriots | Teammate talks up Christian Gonzalez Tue Jun 18, 02:41 PM
New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez is 'going to be one of the best players in the game,' according to teammate Jonathan Jones.
Link to story Steelers | Denzel Mims let go Tue Jun 18, 02:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Denzel Mims was waived on Tuesday, June 18.
| Footballguys view: The Jets drafted Mims in the second-round of the 2020 NFL Draft. They traded him to the Lions in July of last year. He was waived midway through August with an injury designation and signed with Pittsburghâ??s practice squad last October. He did not appear in a regular-season game for the Steelers and signed a futures deal with the club in January. In 30 career games with 15 starts, Mims has recorded 42 catches for 676 yards. |
Falcons | Casey Washington making strong first impression Tue Jun 18, 02:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons sixth-round draft choice WR Casey Washington has been 'killing it out there' and 'fitting in really, really well,' according to teammate Drake London.
| Footballguys view: According to SI.com's Daniel Flick, from the first session of rookie minicamp May 10 onward, Washington found strong chemistry with first-round quarterback Michael Penix Jr. The 6-2, 200-pound Washington jumped onto Atlanta's radar with a strong finish to his senior season and a 39.5-inch vertical, which he paired with a 4.46 40-yard dash at his pro day to form a convincing athletic profile. Washington won't be of interest in most leagues, but those in very deep Dynasty formats should have him on the radar. |
Cowboys | Willie Harvey going to Dallas Tue Jun 18, 11:51 AM
Free-agent LB Willie Harvey (UFL) is expected to sign with the Dallas Cowboys. Harvey was an All-UFL selection from the St. Louis Battlehawks.
Link to story Giants | Jacob Saylors signs with Giants Tue Jun 18, 09:32 AM
Free-agent RB Jacob Saylors (UFL) signed an undisclosed deal with the New York Giants Tuesday, June 18. Saylors rushed 94 times for 460 yards (4.9 ypr) and five touchdowns in nine games with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the UFL.
Link to story Steelers | Troy Fautanu to compete for starting RT job Tue Jun 18, 01:15 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Troy Fautanu said he expects to compete for the starting right tackle position when the team reports for training camp in July. Fautanu has spent most of the offseason program working on the right side.
Link to story Saints | Taliese Fuaga working with the starters Tue Jun 18, 12:54 AM
New Orleans Saints OT Taliese Fuaga worked as the starting left tackle in minicamp, and offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak indicated that Fuaga has stood out in the early stages of the offseason.
Link to story Falcons | Michael Penix currently third on depth chart? Tue Jun 18, 12:18 AM
Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. worked with the backups during minicamp while veteran QB Taylor Heinicke worked with the first team. Starting QB Kirk Cousins (Achilles') is still recovering from an Achilles' injury and did not take part in camp.
| Footballguys view: According to ESPN.com's Marc Raimondi, Penix has shown flashes of brilliance this spring, especially on the deep ball. But he also has been plagued with inconsistency, missing some touch passes. All in all, Penix being listed behind Cousins and Heinicke at this point isn't surprising. |
Browns | Cameron Mitchell sits out minicamp Mon Jun 17, 09:28 PM
Cleveland Browns CB Cameron Mitchell (undisclosed) did not participate in the mandatory minicamp last week because of an undisclosed injury.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta adding Jaryd Jones-Smith Mon Jun 17, 09:06 PM
Free-agent OT Jaryd Jones-Smith (Commanders) agreed to terms with the Atlanta Falcons Monday, June 17, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Vikings | Jalen Redmond joining Vikings Mon Jun 17, 09:04 PM
Free-agent DT Jalen Redmond (Panthers) agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, June 17, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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